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Businesses that resist vaccine passport program could be forced to close: B.C. government

Businesses that resist vaccine passport program could be forced to close: B.C. government

More details about the program will be released before Sept. 13.
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Daily COVID-19 case counts in B.C. highest since May 1

Daily COVID-19 case counts in B.C. highest since May 1

The 724 new infections detected in the past day is at the highest level since May 1.
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Claiming 'discrimination,' Vancouver businesses say they won't enforce B.C.'s vaccine passport

Claiming 'discrimination,' Vancouver businesses say they won't enforce B.C.'s vaccine passport

The businesses include independent photographers, restaurants and massage parlours
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'Everything is changing': Unvaccinated British Columbians get first dose

'Everything is changing': Unvaccinated British Columbians get first dose

Unvaccinated British Columbians cite a number of reasons for waiting. For some, a new proof of vaccination plan is finally driving them to get their first jab.
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Overwhelming majority of Vancouver residents support return of B.C. mask mandate: poll

Overwhelming majority of Vancouver residents support return of B.C. mask mandate: poll

Very few locals are on the fence about the reinstated order making mask-wearing mandatory 😷
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Growth in North Shore COVID-19 cases speeding up, stats show

Growth in North Shore COVID-19 cases speeding up, stats show

Almost 100 new North Vancouver and West Vancouver COVID-19 cases in the last week
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WorkSafeBC issues $3,500 penalty for party hosted by Big White restaurant last spring

WorkSafeBC issues $3,500 penalty for party hosted by Big White restaurant last spring

WorkSafeBC called the violation 'high-risk.'
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B.C. reports a big jump in COVID-19 vaccination appointments for first doses

B.C. reports a big jump in COVID-19 vaccination appointments for first doses

The spike follows the announcement of a vaccine passport in the province.
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The unvaccinated push hospitalizations higher in B.C.

The unvaccinated push hospitalizations higher in B.C.

85% of hospitalizations in a recent week were people not yet fully vaccinated.
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Pandemic accelerates $5B Oakridge Centre overhaul

Pandemic accelerates $5B Oakridge Centre overhaul

When completed in 2028, the project will create B.C.'s second-largest shopping mall.
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