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Dr. Bonnie Henry, Greta Thunberg to receive honorary UBC degrees

Dr. Bonnie Henry, Greta Thunberg to receive honorary UBC degrees

“Dr. Henry and Ms. Thunberg have served as leading voices in the midst of two of the most significant crises we collectively have ever faced: the global pandemic and climate change."
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. at year high, as record number of new variant cases discovered

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. at year high, as record number of new variant cases discovered

No new deaths from COVID-19, so B.C.'s death toll stays at 1,455.
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Indoor dining at B.C. restaurants suspended due to COVID-19 case surge

Indoor dining at B.C. restaurants suspended due to COVID-19 case surge

Restaurants across British Columbia must suspend indoor dining due to rising coronavirus (COVID-19) case numbers in the province.
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Record number of new COVID-19 cases prompts ban on in-restaurant dining in B.C.

Record number of new COVID-19 cases prompts ban on in-restaurant dining in B.C.

B.C. recorded 2,518 new COVID-19 infections in past three days, including record 936 cases on March 27.
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One year later on Bowen Island...reflecting on COVID-19's effect on some local and regional sectors

One year later on Bowen Island...reflecting on COVID-19's effect on some local and regional sectors

The Undercurrent speaks with some folks with Bowen Waste Solutions, Snug Cove General Store, Bowen Island Municipality and Bowen Beer and Wine Cellar
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1 dead, multiple people taken to hospital following stabbings in Lynn Valley

1 dead, multiple people taken to hospital following stabbings in Lynn Valley

There is no longer an ongoing threat to the public, police say
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B.C. records second-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases: 908

B.C. records second-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases: 908

The 6,245 people now actively fighting infections is the highest number since January 7.
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‘A wonderful roller coaster ride’: Artist Simon Daniel James on completing his two biggest commissions ever during COVID-19

‘A wonderful roller coaster ride’: Artist Simon Daniel James on completing his two biggest commissions ever during COVID-19

When COVID-19 hit, artist Simon Daniel James lost all of his jobs, but then two of his biggest commissions ever came through, all in the same year
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Council issues permit for cidery on Laura Road

Council issues permit for cidery on Laura Road

The temporary use permit, divisive within the neighbourhood, didn't divide council
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Breaking ground for the new fire hall

Breaking ground for the new fire hall

BIM anticipates occupancy in late 2021
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