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Here's how fast the 'Kraken' COVID-19 subvariant is spreading in parts of Canada

Here's how fast the 'Kraken' COVID-19 subvariant is spreading in parts of Canada

The genetic composition of the subvariant makes it difficult to detect through wastewater surveillance.
Hundreds of protesters have gathered on this major Vancouver street

Hundreds of protesters have gathered on this major Vancouver street

Have a look at some photos from the rally.
B.C. massage therapist reprimanded for emailing patients his COVID opinions

B.C. massage therapist reprimanded for emailing patients his COVID opinions

Ian Glass criticized mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health professionals, and included statements about the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
While respiratory illnesses level off in B.C., hospitalizations remain high

While respiratory illnesses level off in B.C., hospitalizations remain high

Dr. Bonnie Henry says this respiratory illness season has been "very unusual."
The B.C. government said it 'accidentally' published new face mask advice. An expert weighs in

The B.C. government said it 'accidentally' published new face mask advice. An expert weighs in

The province has faced backlash as cases of the "Kraken" variant climb.
'It doesn't make sense': B.C. man feels left out to dry by government after slow pace of vaccine injury assessment

'It doesn't make sense': B.C. man feels left out to dry by government after slow pace of vaccine injury assessment

Recovery for Julian Scholefield is slow, but still progressing. He is still in a wheelchair and still paralyzed
This B.C. sponge could hold a secret to treating COVID-19

This B.C. sponge could hold a secret to treating COVID-19

Three natural compounds collected off the B.C. and Newfoundland coasts have been found to have COVID-19-blocking powers in a discovery that could protect against future pandemics.
COVID, flu, RSV still hitting B.C. children hard

COVID, flu, RSV still hitting B.C. children hard

Since the pandemic began, an average of one child a day has been hospitalized with COVID, and one a week admitted to critical care.
B.C. Ministry of Health says it 'accidentally' published new advice on face masks

B.C. Ministry of Health says it 'accidentally' published new advice on face masks

I guess we weren't supposed to see that.
Weekly COVID-19 deaths in B.C. lowest since April

Weekly COVID-19 deaths in B.C. lowest since April

Today's count may be skewed by counting glitches over the holidays