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B.C. changing priority for COVID booster shots as Omicron spreads

B.C. changing priority for COVID booster shots as Omicron spreads

Province says change to "interval-based" determination of priority based on individual risk, calculated by time passed since last vaccine shot
Activity in B.C.'s resale home market on the rise

Activity in B.C.'s resale home market on the rise

Sales, listings both increased in November
B.C. announces another daily COVID-19 record: 4,383 new cases

B.C. announces another daily COVID-19 record: 4,383 new cases

Active COVID cases, driven by Omicron variant, quickly approaching 20,000
Some parts of B.C. won't be receiving mail today

Some parts of B.C. won't be receiving mail today

British Columbians are encouraged to clear walkways to make it safe for visitors, mail carriers
Canada-wide recall of multivitamin and mineral product due to ethylene oxide contamination

Canada-wide recall of multivitamin and mineral product due to ethylene oxide contamination

Check your medicine cabinets.
B.C. nurse suspended for feeding resident against their will

B.C. nurse suspended for feeding resident against their will

The nurse must also complete remedial education in ethics, team work and medication administration.
Reducing debt in 2022 top priority for Canadians, survey shows

Reducing debt in 2022 top priority for Canadians, survey shows

Half of the Canadians surveyed wish they were better at saving money.
B.C. considering allowing some COVID-positive health-care workers back on the job

B.C. considering allowing some COVID-positive health-care workers back on the job

Province's top doc worried that mild cases of Omicron will force large parts of the health-care sector off the job
Henry: Businesses facing staff shortage due to COVID absenteeism have few options

Henry: Businesses facing staff shortage due to COVID absenteeism have few options

Provincial Health Officer says owners may have to close their doors if they can't find workers to replace sick employees
B.C. reports 2,944 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths

B.C. reports 2,944 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths

193 people are in hospital across the province