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Shop ramping up production of Alberta medical officer's periodic table dress

VICTORIA — A British Columbia clothing maker says it has seen a surge in demand for a dress Alberta's chief medical officer wore during a COVID-19 briefing this week.
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B.C. declares state of emergency over COVID-19 to help maintain services

B.C. declares state of emergency over COVID-19 to help maintain services

VANCOUVER — British Columbia declared a provincial state of emergency Wednesday, giving the government broad and sweeping power to compel action while preserving supply chains of groceries and other essential items in the face of COVID-19.
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B.C. First Nation chief closes border at Kingcome Inlet to keep out COVID-19

VICTORIA — A British Columbia First Nation of about 120 people and accessible only by boat or float plane has closed its borders to outsiders in an effort to keep out the novel coronavirus.
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B.C.'s search and rescue groups urge safety as people use the outdoors for social distancing

B.C.'s search and rescue groups urge safety as people use the outdoors for social distancing

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Interior Health delays scheduled surgeries, braces for virus surge

Interior Health delays scheduled surgeries, braces for virus surge

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ICBC suspends all driver road tests for at least two weeks

ICBC suspends all driver road tests for at least two weeks

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B.C. closes schools, promises help for workers and businesses on COVID-19

VICTORIA — School's out indefinitely in British Columbia as the government said Tuesday it is also working on a plan to help businesses and workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C. driver caught with double phones despite distracted driving sticker

B.C. driver caught with double phones despite distracted driving sticker

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BC Ferries allows passengers to remain in vehicles to deal with COVID-19

VICTORIA — BC Ferries is relaxing its restriction on passengers remaining in their vehicles on enclosed car decks to help people maintain social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Working remotely? Kamloops company offers free webinar during COVID-19 social distancing

Working remotely? Kamloops company offers free webinar during COVID-19 social distancing

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