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'Don't look for loopholes': Premier Horgan delivers stern message before long weekend

'Don't look for loopholes': Premier Horgan delivers stern message before long weekend

Horgan noted that COVID-19 cases in B.C. tend to surge following long weekends
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Horgan says health restrictions end Tuesday, as new COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to 357

Horgan says health restrictions end Tuesday, as new COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to 357

Vaccinations hit record daily high of 63,453
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Vaccine update: B.C. youths 12-17 can get vaccinated with family members who are already booked

Vaccine update: B.C. youths 12-17 can get vaccinated with family members who are already booked

B.C. minors will be able to register for vaccination on their own
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Memorial truck rally planned for beloved Squamish couple

Memorial truck rally planned for beloved Squamish couple

Convoy rolls through town May 29 to honour Gail and Merrill Ross, who died from COVID-19 complications 17 hours apart.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to near-six-week low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to near-six-week low

Eight COVID-19-related deaths overnight raise provincial death toll to 1,658.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. will aim for 'gradual' easing of restrictions

Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. will aim for 'gradual' easing of restrictions

'But all bets are off if things change'
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'Absolutely': Dr. Bonnie Henry says asymptomatic people should be tested for COVID-19 if they think they were exposed

'Absolutely': Dr. Bonnie Henry says asymptomatic people should be tested for COVID-19 if they think they were exposed

But many British Columbians say they were refused a COVID-19 test despite expressing concerns
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. drop in 17th straight update

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. drop in 17th straight update

Two more deaths raise province's death toll from COVID-19 to 1,650.
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Provincial government provides healthcare workers with mental health supports

Provincial government provides healthcare workers with mental health supports

Nurses and doctors continue to face fatigue and burnout
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B.C. government to provide $50M to help tourism sector

B.C. government to provide $50M to help tourism sector

Eligible expenses include payroll, rent and utility costs related to restarting or ramping up operations in preparation for gradual reopening
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