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B.C. records 820 new COVID-19 cases, nine deaths

B.C. records 820 new COVID-19 cases, nine deaths

ICU patient totals rise in the 11th straight B.C. COVID-19 data update
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Vaccine proof needed Monday at Richmond group activities

Vaccine proof needed Monday at Richmond group activities

Starting Monday, proof of at least one shot will be needed at many public places and businesses.
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Richmond COVID-19 cases dip slightly after rising for six weeks

Richmond COVID-19 cases dip slightly after rising for six weeks

There are currently nine people in Richmond Hospital with COVID-19.
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Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients fill B.C. ICU wards

Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients fill B.C. ICU wards

Of the 130 people now in intensive care units at B.C. hospitals, 111 are unvaccinated. 774 new cases
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More than 1.1M B.C. vaccine cards distributed since Tuesday

More than 1.1M B.C. vaccine cards distributed since Tuesday

Vaccination certificates go into effect next week.
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Here's why you shouldn't share your BC Vaccine Card QR code online

Here's why you shouldn't share your BC Vaccine Card QR code online

Just don't do it.
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COVID-19 metrics in B.C. keep rising, but no new deaths

COVID-19 metrics in B.C. keep rising, but no new deaths

Hospitalizations and ICU patient counts up to new highs since May.
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Restaurants game for vaccine passport program, but wary of added cost

Restaurants game for vaccine passport program, but wary of added cost

A Victoria pub owner says it could cost up to $2,450 a week in wages to hire security staff to handle vaccine screening.
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New school year brings more activities for students, but concerns remain over COVID

New school year brings more activities for students, but concerns remain over COVID

One of the big questions going into this year is about events such as assemblies, according to the Greater Victoria Teachers' Association.
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Easing of travel restrictions won't open floodgates: Tourism Richmond

Easing of travel restrictions won't open floodgates: Tourism Richmond

Tourism industry is planning next year as travel restrictions ease up.
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