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Grants to help boost Richmond, B.C. tourism industry

Grants to help boost Richmond, B.C. tourism industry

The provincial government is giving $105 million in grants to keep the tourism industry, which is worth about $2 billion in Richmond, afloat.
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What if co-parents can't agree on the COVID-19 vaccine or any vaccine?

What if co-parents can't agree on the COVID-19 vaccine or any vaccine?

Although the COVID-19 vaccine is not yet approved for children under the age of 16, this too may eventually bring up issues for families
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B.C. reports 444 new cases of COVID-19

B.C. reports 444 new cases of COVID-19

To date, more than 4,000 British Columbians have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
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Blood donations are essential during COVID-19

Blood donations are essential during COVID-19

Immediate need for blood donors to help patients this holiday season
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Massive Vancouver Reddit thread shows some locals are confused about COVID-19 rules in B.C.

Massive Vancouver Reddit thread shows some locals are confused about COVID-19 rules in B.C.

A Reddit thread posted several days ago continues to see questions from British Columbians regarding COVID-19 rules
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Historic shot: First person in Richmond receives COVID-19 vaccine

Historic shot: First person in Richmond receives COVID-19 vaccine

Jodie Jackman, a recreation therapy assistant at a Richmond long-term care home, was the first person in Richmond to be given the COVID-19 vaccine early Tuesday morning.
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VCH lists more COVID-19 exposure dates for Richmond elementary school

VCH lists more COVID-19 exposure dates for Richmond elementary school

Steveston-London secondary has also been added to VCH’s school exposures list
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Richmond Safeway employee tests positive for COVID-19

Richmond Safeway employee tests positive for COVID-19

The employee last worked at the store on Dec. 15
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Vaccine doses arrive in all of B.C.’s health regions

Vaccine doses arrive in all of B.C.’s health regions

So far, 3,644 people in B.C.— mostly health-care workers—have received initial vaccine shots
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COVID-19 'levelling' but at a high plateau

COVID-19 'levelling' but at a high plateau

1,667 new cases of COVID-19 infection and 41 new deaths in B.C. over the last three days, provincial health officer Bonnie Henry says
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