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First COVID-19 vaccination given in British Columbia

VICTORIA — The first COVID-19 vaccination was administered Tuesday in British Columbia as those working in long-term care facilities and intensive care units become the first people to take part in the province's immunization program.
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Stricter enforcement coming to COVID-19 rule breakers, B.C. premier says

Stricter enforcement coming to COVID-19 rule breakers, B.C. premier says

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan warns tighter enforcement is coming to those who refuse to follow British Columbia's COVID-19 restrictions. Horgan says B.C.
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B.C. must improve supports for youth 'aging out' of government care: watchdog report

B.C. must improve supports for youth 'aging out' of government care: watchdog report

VICTORIA — British Columbia's representative for children and youth is calling on the province to improve its support system for youth aging out of government care.
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Health order enforcement to amp up in the next two weeks: Horgan

Health order enforcement to amp up in the next two weeks: Horgan

B.C. Premier John Horgan said the province will increase enforcement of health orders in the next two weeks, including pursuing and collecting from those who are issued fines.
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Adorable pooch reunited with family after hopping into a UPS truck in Vancouver

Adorable pooch reunited with family after hopping into a UPS truck in Vancouver

"Our kids are so grateful to have her back home."
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BC SPCA calls for moratorium on mink farming due to possible mutation of COVID-19

BC SPCA calls for moratorium on mink farming due to possible mutation of COVID-19

Mink are solitary and semi-aquatic animals, but in fur farms, they are packed tightly together in high densities in wire cages.
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City, park board put plan in place to empty Vancouver tent encampment for homeless

City, park board put plan in place to empty Vancouver tent encampment for homeless

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver and the park board have released a plan to shut down a growing homeless encampment in Strathcona Park that has led to tensions in the surrounding neighbourhood.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry offers unique ways to celebrate the holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic

Dr. Bonnie Henry offers unique ways to celebrate the holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic

From contactless drop-off stocking stuffers to Zoom holiday karaoke, B.C.'s top doctor has several suggestions on how to celebrate the holidays safely this year
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COVID-19 vaccine goes out Tuesday as 2,146 new cases recorded in B.C. over weekend

COVID-19 vaccine goes out Tuesday as 2,146 new cases recorded in B.C. over weekend

VANCOUVER — The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in British Columbia and will start to be administered on Tuesday. Provincial health officer Dr.
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More Canadians willing to take COVID-19 vaccine: Angus Reid survey

More Canadians willing to take COVID-19 vaccine: Angus Reid survey

Majority express confidence in federal government’s ability to effectively manage vaccine distribution
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