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COVID-19 milestones in B.C.

COVID-19 milestones in B.C.

Looking back at major events in the pandemic, two years after authorities identified the province’s first case of coronavirus
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B.C. COVID-19 ICU patient count highest since October

B.C. COVID-19 ICU patient count highest since October

No new deaths were recorded in the past day
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Horgan: B.C. unlikely to follow Saskatchewan, Alberta in reducing COVID restrictions

Horgan: B.C. unlikely to follow Saskatchewan, Alberta in reducing COVID restrictions

B.C. is unlikely to follow in the footsteps of Saskatchewan and Alberta in loosening its COVID-19 restrictions such as proof of vaccination and mask mandates, Premier John Horgan said.
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B.C. throne speech stresses pulling together over pandemic polarization

B.C. throne speech stresses pulling together over pandemic polarization

The COVID-19 pandemic is still the top priority, but the B.C. NDP is promising action on the environment, the economy – and the Royal B.C. Museum
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Holding or moving a cellphone while driving is against the law, B.C. judge rules

Holding or moving a cellphone while driving is against the law, B.C. judge rules

B.C.'s Motor Vehicle Act prohibitions against cellphone aren't just about talking or texting but extend to other behaviour that could distract a driver, a B.C. Supreme Court judge says
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32 die of COVID-19 in B.C. in past three days

32 die of COVID-19 in B.C. in past three days

New daily cases at lowest level so far this year
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Kevin Falcon names critic portfolios; plans to run for legislature

Kevin Falcon names critic portfolios; plans to run for legislature

Former leader Andrew Wilkinson to resign his seat
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Tech, health care to lead job growth as B.C. forecasts 1m openings by 2031

Tech, health care to lead job growth as B.C. forecasts 1m openings by 2031

Newcomers expected to fill one-third of job openings, according to outlook
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B.C. moving to 'endemic' approach to COVID, says medical health officer (with video)

B.C. moving to 'endemic' approach to COVID, says medical health officer (with video)

Omicron has been a game changer, says Dr. Mark Lysyshyn of Vancouver Coastal Health. Living with the virus while minimizing 'societal disruption' is the task ahead
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Who’s getting sued: February 7, 2022

Who’s getting sued: February 7, 2022

These corporate claims were filed with the BC Supreme Court registry in Vancouver. Information is derived from notices of civil claim. Civil claims have not been tested or proven in court
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