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B.C. author writes a modern Christmas fable rooted in tradition

B.C. author writes a modern Christmas fable rooted in tradition

Vernon Winter Carnival board member Paul Cousins has authored a Christmas novel. The Christmas fable is titled Santa's Silver Belle.
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Health authority declares COVID-19 outbreak at Vancouver hospital unit

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Coastal Health authority says a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on a unit at a Vancouver hospital.
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Opinion: Twas the flight before Christmas

Opinion: Twas the flight before Christmas

A COVID-19 take on the classic poem
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B.C. reports 12 more deaths due to COVID-19, pushing death toll to 808

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials say immunization is now underway for residents of long-term care homes. In a joint statement on Thursday, provincial health officer Dr.
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Cariboo First Nations ask for inclusion in 2021 B.C. aerial wildlife surveys

Cariboo First Nations ask for inclusion in 2021 B.C. aerial wildlife surveys

Several First Nations in the Cariboo are expressing dismay they will not be allowed to participate in upcoming aerial wildlife surveys by the B.C. Government to collect data on wildlife populations.
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Dramatic aerial video shows avalanche control along Trans-Canada highway near Revelstoke

Dramatic aerial video shows avalanche control along Trans-Canada highway near Revelstoke

Avalanche control seen from the sky
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Senior snowbirds congregate in B.C. when wings clipped by COVID-19 border closures

Senior snowbirds congregate in B.C. when wings clipped by COVID-19 border closures

50,000 full-time RVers who usually spend their winters in the United States had to find a site north of the border
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Here's how to track Santa along his flight route this Christmas Eve

Here's how to track Santa along his flight route this Christmas Eve

This year marks NORAD's 65th consecutive year tracking Santa’s yuletide journey
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B.C. park will lose more than $250K in revenue with cancellation of in-person 'Wildlights'

B.C. park will lose more than $250K in revenue with cancellation of in-person 'Wildlights'

The cancellation of the 23rd annual Wildlights means the BC Wildlife Park will lose more than $250,000 in revenue, the organization announced on social media Wednesday (Dec. 23).
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B.C. expects 792K doses of COVID-19 vaccine by March

B.C. expects 792K doses of COVID-19 vaccine by March

The province expects to receive 792,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine by March to vaccinate long-term care home staff, residents and essential visitors. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said B.C.
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