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B.C. has 4,912 active COVID-19 cases – the most in more than eight weeks

B.C. has 4,912 active COVID-19 cases – the most in more than eight weeks

March 11 marks the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic.
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Muni Morsels: Debate over ecosystem protection and BIM committees’ roles

Muni Morsels: Debate over ecosystem protection and BIM committees’ roles

Briefs from the March 8 regular council meeting
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Have a say on policing on Bowen Island

Have a say on policing on Bowen Island

The Sea to Sky RCMP is looking for public input on its three-year policing strategic plan
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West Van program teaching kids to move also helps mental well-being

West Van program teaching kids to move also helps mental well-being

Building physical activities into the school day helps kids cope with their COVID year
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UPDATED: Seniors Bowen over 80 now eligible to call for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment

UPDATED: Seniors Bowen over 80 now eligible to call for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment

'Due to travel constraints and because there is a small population of seniors 80 years of age and older who reside on Bowen Island, residents in this community who are 80 years of age and older are eligible to book their appointment starting Mar. 8,' said VCH in a statement.  
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B.C. records 531 new COVID-19 cases, as variant strains become more prevalent

B.C. records 531 new COVID-19 cases, as variant strains become more prevalent

B.C. has now detected 627 cases of mutant strains of the COVID-19 virus.
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B.C. records 1,393 COVID-19-related deaths in year after first such fatality

B.C. records 1,393 COVID-19-related deaths in year after first such fatality

A man in his 80s at North Vancouver's Lynn Valley Care Centre was the first to die from COVID-19 in Canada.
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B.C. government to provide $27.2M in grants to inter-city bus companies, regional airports

B.C. government to provide $27.2M in grants to inter-city bus companies, regional airports

Aviation sector advocates continue to urge the federal government to also provide support for the industry.
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Bonnie Henry has 'hope' sports and religious services can resume in 'coming weeks'

Bonnie Henry has 'hope' sports and religious services can resume in 'coming weeks'

First death from COVID-19 in B.C. was announced one year ago tomorrow.
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Here’s how BIFC is making spring soccer happen

Here’s how BIFC is making spring soccer happen

Adult leagues dependent on restrictions lightening
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