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Canada aims to double genomic surveillance for concerning variants

Canada aims to double genomic surveillance for concerning variants

VANCOUVER — A national agency leading a network of labs hunting for variants of COVID-19 is aiming to double its efforts across Canada as part of a global surveillance initiative to keep up with new strains that may become more prevalent.
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SPCA seizes 40 animals 'in distress' from sled dog operation in B.C.

SPCA seizes 40 animals 'in distress' from sled dog operation in B.C.

SALMO, B.C. — The SPCA has seized 40 dogs from a sled dog operation in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia following a cruelty investigation.
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B.C. records uptick in COVID-19 cases as officials issue reminder about precautions

B.C. records uptick in COVID-19 cases as officials issue reminder about precautions

VICTORIA — Health officials in British Columbia are reminding residents to follow public health orders and restrictions after a significant rise in cases from earlier this week. Provincial health officer Dr.
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Separate overdoses prompt police warning about lethal drugs in Surrey, B.C.

Separate overdoses prompt police warning about lethal drugs in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — RCMP are warning of lethal illicit drugs circulating in Surrey, B.C., after separate overdoses in a short time frame.
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Sea to Sky man’s mother remembers him as a free spirit full of passion

Sea to Sky man’s mother remembers him as a free spirit full of passion

45-year-old Dave Henkel died in an avalanche on Saturday.
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'Legitimate' questions raised about further delaying second vaccine doses: Ottawa

'Legitimate' questions raised about further delaying second vaccine doses: Ottawa

Officials also confirm weekly Pfizer shipments for final stretch of March
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Homicide team called to Surrey, B.C., after assault leads to death of man

Homicide team called to Surrey, B.C., after assault leads to death of man

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man in Surrey, B.C. RCMP say they were called Wednesday night to a report of an assault at a home in the Panorama Ridge area of south Surrey.
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University RCMP issues over $5,000 in fines to partying UBC students

University RCMP issues over $5,000 in fines to partying UBC students

"We are now a year into this pandemic, people are well aware of the orders and we all have to do our part."
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Mission hospital as B.C. records 429 new cases

MISSION, B.C. — Fraser Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Mission Memorial Hospital after three patients tested positive for the virus.
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Court dismisses B.C.'s injunction application to stop in-person church services

Court dismisses B.C.'s injunction application to stop in-person church services

Officials worry in-door religious services could increase COVID-19 infection chances and encourage viral spread.
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