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Dear therapist, how will I feel when the pandemic is over?

Dear therapist, how will I feel when the pandemic is over?

A Sea to Sky therapist walks us through what to expect and what has been lost — or gained — through this COVID-19 period.
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B.C. records second-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases: 908

B.C. records second-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases: 908

The 6,245 people now actively fighting infections is the highest number since January 7.
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'I just left': Vancouver woman angered over lack of security, price gouging at quarantine hotel

'I just left': Vancouver woman angered over lack of security, price gouging at quarantine hotel

Price hike for costly quarantine stay and lack of security angers woman after she leaves Vancouver quarantine hotel without staff questions
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Truckers to haul 1.5m AstraZeneca doses to Canada by Tuesday amid Moderna delays

Truckers to haul 1.5m AstraZeneca doses to Canada by Tuesday amid Moderna delays

Canada due to accept 3.2m doses of COVID-19 vaccine from three manufacturers next week
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COVID-19 variants causing more severe infections among younger people in B.C.: Bonnie Henry

COVID-19 variants causing more severe infections among younger people in B.C.: Bonnie Henry

Health officials detected 800 new COVID-19 infections in the past day – the most since December 2.
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Henry urges patience as B.C. tops 500k individuals vaccinated against COVID-19

Henry urges patience as B.C. tops 500k individuals vaccinated against COVID-19

About 12% of population has received at least one dose so far
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B.C. seniors' home residents able to go on outings starting April 1

B.C. seniors' home residents able to go on outings starting April 1

Visits can be an hour or more, and can involve more than one person.
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This map shows where the COVID-19 hot spots are in B.C. (MAP)

This map shows where the COVID-19 hot spots are in B.C. (MAP)

Surrey and Vancouver are top in the province for new case numbers right now
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B.C. increases penalty for attending gatherings and events—from $230 to $575

B.C. increases penalty for attending gatherings and events—from $230 to $575

The current fine for those who organize or host a banned event remains the same at $2,300.
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B.C.'s active COVID-19 case count highest in months, as new vaccinations hit record high

B.C.'s active COVID-19 case count highest in months, as new vaccinations hit record high

Only three seniors' homes in the province now have active outbreaks.
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