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Will you share COVID-19 infection contact data with the government?

Will you share COVID-19 infection contact data with the government?

Premier’s contact tracing comment prompts health data privacy concerns
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Cavities put on notice as B.C. green lights dental offices

Cavities put on notice as B.C. green lights dental offices

Dental offices will be provided further guidelines from the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C.
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B.C. reveals plan to resume surgeries postponed because of COVID-19

B.C. reveals plan to resume surgeries postponed because of COVID-19

Government plans to pump an extra $250 million into getting the surgeries done
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Feds reach $4b deal with provinces for wage top-up for essential workers

Feds reach $4b deal with provinces for wage top-up for essential workers

It will be up to provinces to determine who qualifies
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Vancouver mayor, council encouraged by Horgan’s restart plan for economy

Vancouver mayor, council encouraged by Horgan’s restart plan for economy

Coun. Pete Fry: ‘It’s a good cue to stay optimistic yet cautious and resolute’
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Expect backlog when barbers, salons, clinics reopen

Expect backlog when barbers, salons, clinics reopen

Personal care services, from hair salons to massage therapy clinics, can reopen mid-May
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Provincial parks reopen mid-May, campgrounds in June

Provincial parks reopen mid-May, campgrounds in June

One of the frustrations for British Columbians who enjoy the great outdoors during a pandemic lockdown was hearing provincial health officer Bonnie Henry telling people to get outside for exercise while provincial parks, beaches and and some regional
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Life can resume in mid-May – sort of

Life can resume in mid-May – sort of

Some businesses, services can begin to reopen in mid-May, while large concerts, conventions could be banned for a year or more
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B.C. death toll from COVID-19 hits 124, as three more seniors die

B.C. death toll from COVID-19 hits 124, as three more seniors die

Seniors’ care homes and living facilities combine to be the biggest hot-spot for the pandemic
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B.C.'s road to recovery: Health care set for painful post-pandemic decisions

B.C.'s road to recovery: Health care set for painful post-pandemic decisions

Cancer patients likely to be first in line when scheduled surgeries resume in B.C.
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