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School in B.C.'s Fraser Health region shut down after COVID-19 case detected

School in B.C.'s Fraser Health region shut down after COVID-19 case detected

An adult connected to an independent school in the Fraser Health region has tested positive for COVID-19
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Can B.C. nightclubs survive the pandemic?

Can B.C. nightclubs survive the pandemic?

And what would the impact of those closures be on Canadian recording artists and working musicians, for whom nightclubs are both career incubators and a main source of income?
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B.C. confirms 8 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,783

B.C. confirms 8 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,783

A school has ceased in-class learning after an adult who is connected with an independent school in the Fraser Health region tested positive for COVID-19.
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The City of Vancouver is offering up a venue for 'micro-weddings' this summer

The City of Vancouver is offering up a venue for 'micro-weddings' this summer

Couples can get married at City Hall’s Helena Gutteridge Plaza with a total of 10 people in attendance.
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B.C. government seeks input on how to spend $1.5 billion for 'stimulus and recovery'

B.C. government seeks input on how to spend $1.5 billion for 'stimulus and recovery'

In total, government representatives have spoken with more than 20,000 people, but Horgan wants to spend six weeks consulting more B.C. residents about the spending
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Used COVID-19 gloves, masks and wipes clogging up Metro Vancouver sewage systems

Used COVID-19 gloves, masks and wipes clogging up Metro Vancouver sewage systems

“If someone thinks their PPE is contaminated, the most selfish thing they can possibly do is leave it for someone else to deal with.”
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New COVID-19 outbreak at Mission hospital 'very concerning'

New COVID-19 outbreak at Mission hospital 'very concerning'

"These recent health-care outbreaks are very concerning and clearly demonstrate that COVID-19 remains in our communities."
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B.C. to move to Phase 3 of 'Restart' plan next week

B.C. to move to Phase 3 of 'Restart' plan next week

Premier Horgan announced the government will further relax COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, June 22
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B.C. confirms 19 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,775

B.C. confirms 19 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,775

“As we expect increased travel within our province over the summer months, this is a reminder that the impact on small communities with limited health-care resources can be severe."
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Temporary COVID-19 layoffs to become permanent by law in B.C.

Temporary COVID-19 layoffs to become permanent by law in B.C.

Whether the employees or their employers like it or not
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