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Most B.C. COVID cases are in 20- to 40-year-olds with one or fewer doses: top doctor

Most B.C. COVID cases are in 20- to 40-year-olds with one or fewer doses: top doctor

VANCOUVER — A surge in COVID-19 cases in British Columbia is fuelled by those between the ages of 20 and 40 who are unvaccinated or have only had one dose, says provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
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New federal economic development program to have Surrey HQ

New federal economic development program to have Surrey HQ

Pacifican to provide $553.1 million over five years, $110.6 million annually after that.
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Shooting target stabs 2 women, takes own life: RCMP

Shooting target stabs 2 women, takes own life: RCMP

Kyle Gianis died at the scene.
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Vaccination status policies should heed human rights: commissioner

Vaccination status policies should heed human rights: commissioner

Being an anti-vaxxer not grounds for human rights complaint against employer, states new guidance.
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Delta variant not causing increased transmission in B.C. kids: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Delta variant not causing increased transmission in B.C. kids: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Provincial health officer says B.C. will continue to watch the situation over the next few weeks as the new school year approaches
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Mask mandates, vaccine passports still on the table as B.C. cases rise

Mask mandates, vaccine passports still on the table as B.C. cases rise

'There are consequences if you don't' get vaccinated, says B.C. health minister.
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Vancouver Aquarium readies to reopen

Vancouver Aquarium readies to reopen

65-year-old Vancouver attraction was sold during the pandemic.
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Man charged in anti-Asian hate crimes finally appears before judge

Man charged in anti-Asian hate crimes finally appears before judge

Yves Castonguay initially failed to appear for court date on charges stemming from racist graffiti
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'Some just say I've had enough': Labour shortage holding back hospitality industry

'Some just say I've had enough': Labour shortage holding back hospitality industry

Extended government benefits, apathy and burnout are some of the factors contributing to the seismic shift in employment.
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BC Ferries’ new vessel starts transatlantic voyage

BC Ferries’ new vessel starts transatlantic voyage

Ferry is the fifth of its class in $286.5 million contract
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