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B.C. churches breaking COVID-19 rules still get government tax breaks

B.C. churches breaking COVID-19 rules still get government tax breaks

The B.C. government provides churches and other religious buildings automatic statutory property tax exemptions while local municipalities may also provide additional property tax relief
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North Vancouver girl recovering from rare post-COVID inflammatory syndrome

North Vancouver girl recovering from rare post-COVID inflammatory syndrome

10-year-old Lynnmour Elementary student developed symptoms of inflammatory syndrome after contracting virus in November
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2,592 B.C. frontline health-care workers have received a COVID-19 vaccine

2,592 B.C. frontline health-care workers have received a COVID-19 vaccine

So far 2,592 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have been given to front-line health-care workers
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B.C. confirms 624 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 45,400

B.C. confirms 624 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 45,400

There were 11 new COVID-19-related deaths announced Friday
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B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, with 11 people passing away in past day

B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, with 11 people passing away in past day

Health Minister releases latest data on Twitter before official government release
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There could be hope for COVID-19 testing on Bowen Island

There could be hope for COVID-19 testing on Bowen Island

No promises given but community paramedics could be Bowen's COVID-19 testing solution
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1,215 British Columbians vaccinated for COVID-19 so far

1,215 British Columbians vaccinated for COVID-19 so far

Vaccination of long-term care facility residents and care workers will be 'a game-changer for us', says Dr. Bonnie Henry
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21 new COVID-19 deaths pushes B.C.'s December total to 272

21 new COVID-19 deaths pushes B.C.'s December total to 272

More than 38% of all COVID-19 deaths in the province have been so far in December
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Q&A: Dr. Bonnie Henry on pandemic lessons learned and her optimism for the future

Q&A: Dr. Bonnie Henry on pandemic lessons learned and her optimism for the future

Q&A: The public face of B.C.’s struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic shares lessons learned, scary surprises, and her optimism about the months ahead
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B.C. care home preparations before pandemic lockdown saved lives of seniors: study

B.C. care home preparations before pandemic lockdown saved lives of seniors: study

Poor communication from provincial government, unions posed problems in keeping seniors safe
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