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Dr. Bonnie Henry stresses safety of B.C.'s back-to-school plan

Dr. Bonnie Henry stresses safety of B.C.'s back-to-school plan

Health officials are stressing that it’s safe to re-open schools next week, even though kids won’t be sitting two metres apart and despite a recent rise in daily cases of COVID-19 being reported. But Dr.
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Acclaimed author and anthropologist Wade Davis will headline 2020 Whistler Writers Festival

Acclaimed author and anthropologist Wade Davis will headline 2020 Whistler Writers Festival

More than 50 presenters confirmed for virtual edition of festival, with tickets now on sale
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Balancing safety and togetherness: the new normal at West Vancouver high schools

Balancing safety and togetherness: the new normal at West Vancouver high schools

The scheduling will take a bit of getting used to but the principal of Rockridge Secondary thinks the plan to welcome students back to school addresses sometimes conflicting priorities
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Here’s what a week at West Vancouver high schools will look like

Here’s what a week at West Vancouver high schools will look like

Hybrid model sees Grade 10 to 12 students spending part of the week in school and part at home, with Grade 8 and 9 students studying at school for the entire week
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UPDATE: 'I know that it is scary, but we will get through this': Squamish Nation co-chair

UPDATE: 'I know that it is scary, but we will get through this': Squamish Nation co-chair

19 confirmed COVID-19 cases among members; Nation offices are temporarily closed
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Bowen Island Municipality on-budget so far in 2020

Bowen Island Municipality on-budget so far in 2020

Chief financial officer gives his mid-year review
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UBC researchers, health authorities release tool mapping out health impacts of climate change

UBC researchers, health authorities release tool mapping out health impacts of climate change

B.C. researchers and health authorities have created a new online tool they hope will help identify climate change-related health vulnerabilities in the community.
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North Shore’s COVID-19 stats revealed

North Shore’s COVID-19 stats revealed

There were 249 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among North Vancouver and West Vancouver residents up until the start of August, according the BC Centre for Disease Control.
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The Squamish quest to find a special old dress

The Squamish quest to find a special old dress

'I have a daughter now and I want her to feel that same magic'
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8 more B.C. flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure

8 more B.C. flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure

In total, 52 flights through B.C. have been added to the BCCDC’s public exposure list for August
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