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COVID-19 rules against large gatherings force PNE to cancel 2021 exhibition

COVID-19 rules against large gatherings force PNE to cancel 2021 exhibition

VANCOUVER — The Pacific National Exhibition says ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have forced the cancellation of the annual fair for a second year in a row.
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Shooting in Surrey sends woman to hospital

Shooting in Surrey sends woman to hospital

SURREY, B.C. — A woman is recovering from gunshot wounds following a shooting in Surrey Tuesday evening.
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B.C. designates pregnant people as priority group for COVID-19 vaccination

B.C. designates pregnant people as priority group for COVID-19 vaccination

VICTORIA — Those who are pregnant in British Columbia have now been designated a priority population to receive COVID-19 vaccine. Provincial health officer Dr.
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Privacy watchdogs keep watch on COVID relaxation of data-sharing laws

Privacy watchdogs keep watch on COVID relaxation of data-sharing laws

Governments' collection of personal information to fight spread of coronavirus has raised privacy issues.
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Pregnant people now being prioritized for vaccination in B.C.

Pregnant people now being prioritized for vaccination in B.C.

Data shows pregnant people experience severe illness from COVID-19 at a rate similar to people in their 50s.
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Port of Vancouver investigating incident that led to freak wave over Garry Point Park in Steveston

Port of Vancouver investigating incident that led to freak wave over Garry Point Park in Steveston

The City of Richmond also requested the Coast Guard ask all vessels to slow down as they near Steveston, following last week’s incident where a woman almost drowned while walking on a path
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Man saves 85-year-old Burnaby school yearbook from garbage dump

Man saves 85-year-old Burnaby school yearbook from garbage dump

David Drayson found 1936 Burnaby North High School annual in pile of books and papers neighbour was throwing out.
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Hitting a wall: Adorable bear cubs climbing in Whistler (VIDEO)

Hitting a wall: Adorable bear cubs climbing in Whistler (VIDEO)

Three little cubs and an adult bear all tried to cross the highway, but one got stuck and couldn't quite make it over.
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Solving public shootings a 'top priority' for Lower Mainland police: Delta chief

Solving public shootings a 'top priority' for Lower Mainland police: Delta chief

DELTA, B.C. — The police chief in Delta, B.C., is offering comfort to community members following a spate of public shootings in the Lower Mainland, saying officers across the region are working together to solve the crimes.
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COVID-19 pandemic fears spawn 'hygiene theatre'

COVID-19 pandemic fears spawn 'hygiene theatre'

Cleaning surfaces offers sense of security but little virus transmission prevention: experts
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