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B.C. health officials investigating 'suspicious vaccine records'

B.C. health officials investigating 'suspicious vaccine records'

'Records that are submitted and are suspected to be fraudulent are reported to law enforcement'
New B.C. COVID-19 cases at six-week high

New B.C. COVID-19 cases at six-week high

Province reports 584 new COVID-19 infections in the past day
Worst-case Omicron scenario could see hospitals overwhelmed, new COVID modelling shows

Worst-case Omicron scenario could see hospitals overwhelmed, new COVID modelling shows

Omicron appears to spread more readily than Delta variant; there's a higher chance of re-infection, as well as infection of vaccinated people. Modelling shows rising cases on Vancouver Island, driven by outbreaks at UVic and a religious gathering
Canadian residential school graves forced the world to look. What has changed?

Canadian residential school graves forced the world to look. What has changed?

In a year when nearly 1,400 unmarked graves were discovered at residential schools, a new report finds only 11 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 calls to action have been completed. Is Canada at a turning point or will this 'abysmal' record continue?
Take-home rapid COVID tests to be widely available in B.C. in new year, health minister says

Take-home rapid COVID tests to be widely available in B.C. in new year, health minister says

A supply of the at-home tests is expected to be delivered by the federal government in mid- to late January
B.C. COVID-19 cases above 500 for first time in a month

B.C. COVID-19 cases above 500 for first time in a month

Province's positive-test rate soars alongside new infections
Canada ‘largely recovered’ from financial impact of coronavirus, according to feds

Canada ‘largely recovered’ from financial impact of coronavirus, according to feds

The threat posed by the Omicron variant presents a level of ongoing uncertainty, however
13 British Columbians now facing charges in alleged $1b stock fraud scheme

13 British Columbians now facing charges in alleged $1b stock fraud scheme

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adds three more Vancouver-area stock promoters to a growing list of defendants involved in an alleged $1 billion pump-and-dump scheme
COVID-19: Bulk of B.C. will still have to wait until Jan/Feb for boosters amid Omicron concerns

COVID-19: Bulk of B.C. will still have to wait until Jan/Feb for boosters amid Omicron concerns

Province has administered more than 610k booster shots to date
Hassan Khosrowshahi inducted to Canadian Business Hall of Fame

Hassan Khosrowshahi inducted to Canadian Business Hall of Fame

Khosrowshahi fled Iran in 1979, founded Future Shop and sold the company for $580 million