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B.C. will need 412 million face masks in the next 12 months, report says

B.C. will need 412 million face masks in the next 12 months, report says

B.C. could need as many as 412 million face masks - both surgical and non-medical types - in the next 12 months as the economy reopens tentatively without a COVID vaccine being available.
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B.C. Supreme Court to resume partial operations in June

B.C. Supreme Court to resume partial operations in June

Criminal, civil, family law, extradition cases set for after June 8 going ahead
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Hudson's Bay stores in BC reopening next week

Hudson's Bay stores in BC reopening next week

Hudson's Bay reopening across Canada, starting with western provinces and Nova Scotia
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Dentists won't be re-opening May 19

Dentists won't be re-opening May 19

PPE shortage also being seen in dental practice
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Superior Poultry outbreak declared over, plant reopens

Superior Poultry outbreak declared over, plant reopens

The Coquitlam poultry-processing plant still has 61 positive cases of COVID-19 but has met guidelines for reopening
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Dr. Bonnie Henry explains how B.C.'s testing strategy is adapting to the pandemic

Dr. Bonnie Henry explains how B.C.'s testing strategy is adapting to the pandemic

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, has largely been the face of the province's COVID-19 response. She has issued an opinion editorial on B.C.
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Don’t expect everything to go ‘back to normal’ next week, premier says

Don’t expect everything to go ‘back to normal’ next week, premier says

A provincial state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks, and is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, B.C. Premier John Horgan said Wednesday.
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Quarter of B.C. non-profits fear closure by November

Quarter of B.C. non-profits fear closure by November

PPE needed, vulnerable clients left at risk, staffs stressed
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B.C.’s road to recovery: Shutdown will continue for places of worship in B.C.

B.C.’s road to recovery: Shutdown will continue for places of worship in B.C.

Churches, mosques, temples, synagogues must limit gatherings to under 50 people
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Feds pledge nearly $470m to fish harvesters

Feds pledge nearly $470m to fish harvesters

PM also announces new support for Indigenous communities and the loosening of restrictions at some federal parks
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