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Lack of funds, staffing harming B.C. legal system

Lack of funds, staffing harming B.C. legal system

Lawyers issue recommendations to ease access to justice
All First Nations on reserve to be vaccinated by end of March: First Nations Health Authority

All First Nations on reserve to be vaccinated by end of March: First Nations Health Authority

COVID-19 update: B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency

COVID-19 update: B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency

The longest state of emergency in provincial history has been extended again.
Richmond karaoke bars hit with COVID-19-related fines

Richmond karaoke bars hit with COVID-19-related fines

Over 50 people were handed violation tickets during the long weekend.
Up to 6k B.C.'ers may have to wait more than 42 days for second vaccine dose

Up to 6k B.C.'ers may have to wait more than 42 days for second vaccine dose

Dr. Bonnie Henry emphasizing vaccines will still be effective despite longer gaps between doses
B.C. detects 1,533 COVID-19 infections in past four days

B.C. detects 1,533 COVID-19 infections in past four days

26 more British Columbians died from the virus since Friday, raising the province's death toll from COVID-19 to 1,314.
Two more Richmond schools flagged for possible COVID-19 exposures

Two more Richmond schools flagged for possible COVID-19 exposures

Letters from Steveston-London and Whiteside were sent to parents on Feb. 15
Feds leaving it to provinces to request military help for vaccine rollout

Feds leaving it to provinces to request military help for vaccine rollout

Military already playing a role in rollout but it will be up to jurisdictions to request further assistance
Close to 30 B.C. flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure in past week

Close to 30 B.C. flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure in past week

Flights were added to the list between Feb. 7 and 14.
Richmond COVID-19 cases fall again

Richmond COVID-19 cases fall again

The outbreak at Minoru Residence was declared over earlier this week