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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
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
Police can now issue fines for not wearing a mask in B.C.'s fitness facilities

Police can now issue fines for not wearing a mask in B.C.'s fitness facilities

Fitness facilities include gyms, fitness studios and dance studios
New COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens in Richmond

New COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens in Richmond

The clinic will be located at Cambie secondary
'Put those selfies out': Dr. Bonnie Henry calls on British Columbians to celebrate vaccine status

'Put those selfies out': Dr. Bonnie Henry calls on British Columbians to celebrate vaccine status

B.C.'s top doctor is calling for your selfies.
Vaccine update: B.C. promises AstraZeneca recipients will get second dose from manufacturer

Vaccine update: B.C. promises AstraZeneca recipients will get second dose from manufacturer

AstraZeneca recipients may soon get to choose whether to opt for Pfizer vaccine for second dose
New COVID-19 cases in B.C. stay low, but health restrictions to remain in place

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. stay low, but health restrictions to remain in place

14 more people die from COVID-19 in B.C. in past three days, including one in 40s, one in 50s.
Dr. Bonnie Henry joins national campaign to end vaccine hesitancy (VIDEO)

Dr. Bonnie Henry joins national campaign to end vaccine hesitancy (VIDEO)

Beloved Vancouver actor Ryan Reynolds is also a part of the campaign effort.
Over 2,000 vehicles stopped at new B.C. road checks over the weekend

Over 2,000 vehicles stopped at new B.C. road checks over the weekend

30 vehicles were turned around and RCMP say they noticed an increase in travel
How does the pandemic impact folks who are Deaf or hard of hearing?

How does the pandemic impact folks who are Deaf or hard of hearing?

There is much we can all do to better communicate with our neighbours, friends, co-workers and family who are Deaf or hard of hearing.