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Petition wants hookah lounges banned in Burnaby after recent shootings

Petition wants hookah lounges banned in Burnaby after recent shootings

The petition cites health risks, but also safety and noise issues following a spate of recent incidents at or near hookah lounges in Burnaby.
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VCH opens new COVID-19 testing site in Vancouver

VCH opens new COVID-19 testing site in Vancouver

An additional assessment centre in North Vancouver is expected to open in the next couple of weeks and operating hours in Richmond and other locations will increase.
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BCCDC warns of COVID-19 exposure on 13 new Vancouver flights

BCCDC warns of COVID-19 exposure on 13 new Vancouver flights

Any travellers returning to B.C. are encouraged to check the B.C. CDC website for updates about flights with an exposure risk, and those travelling from outside of Canada must arrive prepared with a 14-day self-isolation plan.
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Employee at Coquitlam No Frills tests positive for COVID-19

Employee at Coquitlam No Frills tests positive for COVID-19

The store is not listed on Fraser Health's public exposures page, however
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Tacofino closes a Vancouver location temporarily after employee tests positive for COVID-19

Tacofino closes a Vancouver location temporarily after employee tests positive for COVID-19

An employee at one of Vancouver's most well-known taco spots has tested positive for COVID-19
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Residents fear Burnaby forest will be cut down for rental housing

Residents fear Burnaby forest will be cut down for rental housing

Residents are concerned about a townhouse development planned for southeast Burnaby
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Employee at Metro Vancouver mall tests positive for COVID-19

Employee at Metro Vancouver mall tests positive for COVID-19

"Rest assured that we have been following protocols and guidelines to respond to this situation including all cleaning requirements by a cleaning contractor trained to respond to the situation, in the areas under its control."
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Mosquitos carrying West Nile virus surface in Washington State

Mosquitos carrying West Nile virus surface in Washington State

West Nile Virus can be a serious, even fatal, illness.
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B.C.’s back-to-school plan raises anxiety for teachers, students, parents

B.C.’s back-to-school plan raises anxiety for teachers, students, parents

Premier John Horgan on plan: ‘I’m excited about it. Am I apprehensive? Sure.’
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B.C. confirms 83 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 4,677

B.C. confirms 83 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 4,677

2,326 people are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases.
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