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Richmondite capture Christmas lights to make the holiday season more festive

Richmondite capture Christmas lights to make the holiday season more festive

One Richmondite spent the holiday season taking dozens of photos of light displays across the city to invoke the Christmas spirit and bring in the festive cheer.
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Interactive maps show COVID-19 risks in B.C. communities

Interactive maps show COVID-19 risks in B.C. communities

The maps are designed to assist policymakers in identifying areas most in need of additional support to prevent and manage outbreaks.
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More cases of new COVID-19 variant can be expected in B.C.: Health Ministry

More cases of new COVID-19 variant can be expected in B.C.: Health Ministry

“All British Columbians have to remember the virus spreads quickly but shows up slowly.”
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Remote B.C. First Nations to begin getting Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine this week

Remote B.C. First Nations to begin getting Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine this week

The Moderna vaccine will be offered to everyone aged 18 and over in 10 rural and remote Indigenous communities in B.C.
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Seven additional flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure

Seven additional flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure

Three domestic and four international flights were added to BCCDC’s flight exposure list between Dec. 17 and 26.
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Over a dozen Lower Mainland grocery store workers test positive for COVID-19

Over a dozen Lower Mainland grocery store workers test positive for COVID-19

Some of the workers who tested positive were working as late as Christmas Day
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B.C. confirms first COVID-19 U.K. variant case in the province

B.C. confirms first COVID-19 U.K. variant case in the province

Dr. Bonnie Henry has announced the first COVID-19 UK variant case in B.C.
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Alzheimer campaign features ways to help family members during COVID-19

Alzheimer campaign features ways to help family members during COVID-19

January celebrates Alzheimer Awareness Month
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Get dressed up for online meetings to combat Zoom fatigue: experts

Get dressed up for online meetings to combat Zoom fatigue: experts

Working from home doesn’t mean you need to be in your oversized sweat pants or pajamas all the time. Two Richmond experts on video conferencing dressing styles share some tips to help people look their best during a virtual meeting -- and explain why it matters.
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87 new COVID-19 cases in Richmond

87 new COVID-19 cases in Richmond

The BC Centre for Disease Control has released the latest COVID-19 case numbers for Richmond
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