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B.C. overdose deaths continue at record highs

B.C. overdose deaths continue at record highs

Overdose deaths in B.C. continue in high numbers as the province experienced 175 illicit drugs deaths in July. It’s the third consecutive month with more than 170 suspected illicit drug deaths reported to the BC Coroners Service.
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B.C. projected to lead West in post-COVID economic recovery – under ideal circumstances

B.C. projected to lead West in post-COVID economic recovery – under ideal circumstances

If a vaccine is discovered and if there is no virus second-wave lockdown, B.C. projected to match the nation and lead the west into a post-pandemic recovery
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Surrey appoints B.C.’s first municipal ethics commissioner

Surrey appoints B.C.’s first municipal ethics commissioner

Mayor cites appointee’s experience in advising on ‘responsible conduct, and conflict resolution’
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More than 260 new COVID-19 cases since Friday in B.C.

More than 260 new COVID-19 cases since Friday in B.C.

Despite increasing cases, B.C. still has low rate of undetected transmission
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Flu, COVID-19 circulating at the same time will be a ‘public health concern,’ says doctor

Flu, COVID-19 circulating at the same time will be a ‘public health concern,’ says doctor

Flu shot is ‘more important than ever’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Panicked pandemic paper-pushers push back

Panicked pandemic paper-pushers push back

Fearing COVID infection, health clerks want digitized systems
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Pandemic suppressing Canadian consumers' use of credit

Pandemic suppressing Canadian consumers' use of credit

The COVID-19 pandemic in Canada has suppressed consumers’ use of credit across the country, a new report finds.
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New data shows steady rise in COVID-19 cases in B.C.

New data shows steady rise in COVID-19 cases in B.C.

B.C. government reported 90 new cases of COVID-19 on August 21
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Pandemic exposes B.C. government service gaps

Pandemic exposes B.C. government service gaps

Review health tax, increase digital connectivity, help seniors and minorities, Victoria told
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COVID-19 enforcement powers not extended to bylaw officers

COVID-19 enforcement powers not extended to bylaw officers

Police and other provincial enforcement officers were given the ability to crack down on non-compliance of COVID-19 orders.
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