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Here is how much of a threat the highly transmissible new Omicron variant poses in B.C.

Here is how much of a threat the highly transmissible new Omicron variant poses in B.C.

The variant has 'a host of mutations which make it more immune evasive.'
What if you disagree with your co-parent about the COVID-19 vaccine for your kids?

What if you disagree with your co-parent about the COVID-19 vaccine for your kids?

A B.C. family lawyer explains where parents stand in terms of the recently approved pediatric vaccine.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. below 300 for first time since September

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. below 300 for first time since September

Three more COVID-19 deaths raise provincial death toll to 2,316.
B.C.'s new, active and serious COVID-19 cases fall to months lows

B.C.'s new, active and serious COVID-19 cases fall to months lows

Nine more COVID-19 deaths raise province's COVID-19 death toll to 2,313.
B.C. permanently mandates five days of paid sick leave each year

B.C. permanently mandates five days of paid sick leave each year

Permanent program set to go into effect in January.
This adorable bear comic helps ease vaccination nerves for B.C. kids

This adorable bear comic helps ease vaccination nerves for B.C. kids

Read this B.C. comic before taking your kid to the clinic.
New COVID-19 infections fall to lowest point since August 9

New COVID-19 infections fall to lowest point since August 9

Active infections have also declined to a level not seen since August 9.
COVID-19: B.C.’s vax rollout for kids five to 11 begins Monday

COVID-19: B.C.’s vax rollout for kids five to 11 begins Monday

Children won’t be fully immunized ahead of holidays based on rollout plans.
Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to 15-week low

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to 15-week low

Hospitalizations fell by 21 since Friday, to 337 – the lowest number since early October.
B.C. court dismisses constitutional suit against Dr. Bonnie Henry

B.C. court dismisses constitutional suit against Dr. Bonnie Henry

Judge rules orders by B.C.'s top doc were created for the public's protection.