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Chinese community at ‘tipping point,’ says Metro Vancouver-based Mental Wellness Association

Chinese community at ‘tipping point,’ says Metro Vancouver-based Mental Wellness Association

“Many Chinese immigrants told me they feel like they’re fighting a war on two fronts, and the war still hasn’t ended yet."
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B.C. confirms 11 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,573

B.C. confirms 11 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,573

For the second day in a row, there are no new deaths to report.
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Tubing on this popular B.C. river gets the 'OK' to go ahead this summer

Tubing on this popular B.C. river gets the 'OK' to go ahead this summer

The Town of Lake Cowichan reversed the decision it made last month to restrict the popular activity.
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Handling of pandemic boosts fortunes of Horgan, BC NDP: poll

Handling of pandemic boosts fortunes of Horgan, BC NDP: poll

The approval rating for the two main party leaders has improved dramatically.
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B.C. man says temperature-taking for COVID-19 is discriminatory, experts weigh in

B.C. man says temperature-taking for COVID-19 is discriminatory, experts weigh in

"The more you actually understand this virus, the more you begin to know that temperature-taking is not effective at all," said Canada's top doctor, Dr. Theresa Tam.
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B.C. sign language interpreter Nigel Howard is a "real life superhero" to this deaf 4-year-old

B.C. sign language interpreter Nigel Howard is a "real life superhero" to this deaf 4-year-old

A heartwarming story told by the parents of a B.C. child who was born deaf
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Metro Vancouver retirement homes install ‘meetup centres’ for families to visit safely

Metro Vancouver retirement homes install ‘meetup centres’ for families to visit safely

PARC Retirement Living – which operates five homes around Metro Vancouver, including two in North Vancouver and one in West Vancouver – has installed a series of free-standing, pod-like meetup centres adjacent to its residences.
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B.C. confirms 4 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,562

B.C. confirms 4 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 2,562

There have been no new deaths.
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North Vancouver couple married 74 years died of COVID-19 just 37 hours apart

North Vancouver couple married 74 years died of COVID-19 just 37 hours apart

No matter what happened, they were together.
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UBC researchers developing biodegradable N95 masks from local wood fibres

UBC researchers developing biodegradable N95 masks from local wood fibres

The answer may be in the trees
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