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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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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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DPD Chief, Mayor address safety after brazen North Delta shooting

DPD Chief, Mayor address safety after brazen North Delta shooting

A new section on the DPD website enables witnesses to upload videos directly
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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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COVID-19 second-dose vaccine wait times may drop with more supply, says Dr. Henry

COVID-19 second-dose vaccine wait times may drop with more supply, says Dr. Henry

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials say shorter wait times between first and second COVID-19 vaccine shots for people are expected with the arrival of more than one million doses in May. Provincial health officer Dr.
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Watchdog investigates death of woman in Vancouver police custody

Watchdog investigates death of woman in Vancouver police custody

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog has been called in to investigate the death of a woman who was in the custody of Vancouver police.
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COVID-19 vaccine intervals may soon be reduced as B.C. enters 'warp speed'

COVID-19 vaccine intervals may soon be reduced as B.C. enters 'warp speed'

Province due to accept 275,000 doses from Pfizer this week
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