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No new COVID-19 deaths over long weekend in B.C., despite increase in cases

No new COVID-19 deaths over long weekend in B.C., despite increase in cases

The provincial government has announced a total of 146 new cases of COVID-19 over the long weekend, according to provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry’s latest daily update. There have been no new deaths.
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Group of B.C. doctors petitions province to mandate use of face masks

Group of B.C. doctors petitions province to mandate use of face masks

Eighty-two B.C. doctors have signed a document urging the provincial government to mandate the wearing of face masks on transit, in crowds and for all indoor spaces outside of people’s homes.
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Province reports mini-spike of 50 new COVID cases entering B.C. Day long weekend

Province reports mini-spike of 50 new COVID cases entering B.C. Day long weekend

Burnaby residential care facility suffers outbreak
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Victoria, First Nations ink environmental, economic MOU

Victoria, First Nations ink environmental, economic MOU

Carbon offsets projects planned for Great Bear Rainforest
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B.C. appoints 'special adviser' to Site C after BC Hydro reports serious cost, schedule concerns

B.C. appoints 'special adviser' to Site C after BC Hydro reports serious cost, schedule concerns

Utility no longer confident it can meet completion deadline
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28 new COVID-19 cases at Fraser Valley Packers puts outbreak total at 59

28 new COVID-19 cases at Fraser Valley Packers puts outbreak total at 59

Outbreak at the Abbotsford blueberry-packing plant has expanded with increased contact tracing
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The border isn’t as closed as you may think

The border isn’t as closed as you may think

433,275 travellers subject to quarantine or isolation requirements since March 25
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Strict conditions set for Alaska-bound travellers entering Canada

Strict conditions set for Alaska-bound travellers entering Canada

Foreigners can only enter at five B.C., Alberta or Saskatchewan crossings
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. lowest since March 16, as St. Paul's outbreak ends

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. lowest since March 16, as St. Paul's outbreak ends

41 new cases identified, with 259 active cases, including six in hospital and two in intensive care
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Provincial government unveils safe by-election procedures

Provincial government unveils safe by-election procedures

14 communities need to hold by-elections or assent votes
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