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B.C.'s daily COVID-19 death count falls to one — lowest total in 13 weeks

B.C.'s daily COVID-19 death count falls to one — lowest total in 13 weeks

New infections saw an uptick, with 559 new cases in the past day – the second-highest total so far this month.
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Active infections rise in B.C., as province records 1,428 new cases in past three days

Active infections rise in B.C., as province records 1,428 new cases in past three days

Eight more people succumbed to the virus during the weekend.
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What's the deal with the BIM water system rate increases?

What's the deal with the BIM water system rate increases?

With seven distinct water systems – many of them old – how the rate increases will work in 2021 is complicated
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What's the Islands Trust policy statement and why is it getting updated? Hear more at the March 3 open house

What's the Islands Trust policy statement and why is it getting updated? Hear more at the March 3 open house

There's a virtual open house March 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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COVID-19-related hospitalizations in B.C. fall to 13-week low

COVID-19-related hospitalizations in B.C. fall to 13-week low

Six more pandemic-related deaths brings province's death toll from COVID-19 to 1,327.
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B.C. casinos inquiry awaits government and police explanations

B.C. casinos inquiry awaits government and police explanations

After six weeks of testimony, hard facts about scope of money laundering remain elusive.
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Four more warnings added as spike in COVID cases grows in North Van, West Van schools

Four more warnings added as spike in COVID cases grows in North Van, West Van schools

Social gatherings to blame for spread of virus as North Shore schools send out about 50 COVID warning notices this month
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Ottawa pledges millions more in support for global vaccine-sharing program after criticism

Ottawa pledges millions more in support for global vaccine-sharing program after criticism

Canada under fire for being only G7 country to tap supply from COVAX
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B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to trend downward.
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COVID-19 cases continue to rise on North Shore for third week in a row

COVID-19 cases continue to rise on North Shore for third week in a row

Number of coronavirus infections growing as 151 new cases reported in the past week in North Vancouver and West Vancouver; social gatherings account for most of the spread
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