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Rise in house and chimney fires on Bowen Island in 2020 may be related to pandemic

Rise in house and chimney fires on Bowen Island in 2020 may be related to pandemic

Fire chief Aaron Hanen recommends regular chimney cleaning and inspections as well as ensuring islanders are burning dry, seasoned wood in their fireplaces and wood stoves
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Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to lowest total in almost 10 weeks

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to lowest total in almost 10 weeks

536 people detected with virus in the past day in B.C., while seven seniors die
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Here's what Vancouver Coastal Health has to say about COVID-19 transmission in schools

Here's what Vancouver Coastal Health has to say about COVID-19 transmission in schools

VCH says children are less likely to get infected with COVID-19, and are also less likely to experience severe symptoms if infected.
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Province hands out almost 600 tickets for violating COVID orders

Province hands out almost 600 tickets for violating COVID orders

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Updated: power's back in Bluewater-Bowen Bay and Sealeigh Park

Updated: power's back in Bluewater-Bowen Bay and Sealeigh Park

More than 300 customers have been without power since the early hours of Jan. 13
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B.C. sees 12 more COVID-19 deaths, as number of active infections keeps falling

B.C. sees 12 more COVID-19 deaths, as number of active infections keeps falling

Province detected 519 new infections in the past 24 hours
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Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. keep falling, as new vaccinations slow down

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. keep falling, as new vaccinations slow down

Only 2,392 new vaccinations have been provided in the past two days, according to the government
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Cap Care Centre outbreak one of the worst in B.C.

Cap Care Centre outbreak one of the worst in B.C.

142 people - including staff and residents - at the West Van care home contracted the virus; 26 residents died
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Here's why someone erected a giant mastodon sculpture on a B.C. island

Here's why someone erected a giant mastodon sculpture on a B.C. island

And why the artist doesn't want you to know where it is hidden.
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Novice backcountry users a concern this winter

Novice backcountry users a concern this winter

Avalanche Canada, BC Search and Rescue and WorkSafeBC issue warning to inexperienced recreationalists
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