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Here's why B.C. is not mandating masks in schools

Here's why B.C. is not mandating masks in schools

As illnesses rise in children, Dr. Bonnie Henry stresses personal hygiene and says health authorities are measuring school absenteeism. Meanwhile, a BC Children's Hospital heart surgeon is calling the situation a "crisis."
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B.C. hospital visits are up due to respiratory viruses — but not because of COVID

B.C. hospital visits are up due to respiratory viruses — but not because of COVID

Through September and October, B.C. had an average of about 6,700 emergency department visits, but that daily average has increased to 6,795 visits through November.
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B.C. man charged for alleged death threats against CNN anchor

B.C. man charged for alleged death threats against CNN anchor

He was charged with five counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.
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Four First Nations cultural heritage projects on Island receive funding

Four First Nations cultural heritage projects on Island receive funding

Money, provided by the province, will go to trails, learning and cultural centres and a long house
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B.C. health-care worker wins first Lake Life Lottery prize

B.C. health-care worker wins first Lake Life Lottery prize

“I’m really excited to share these prizes with my family,” said Allen Davenport.
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Two light earthquakes reported near Fort St. John

Two light earthquakes reported near Fort St. John

Two light earthquakes near Fort St. John reported within four days of each other
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B.C. following example of how other provinces collect used vehicle PST

B.C. following example of how other provinces collect used vehicle PST

Finance Minister Selena Robinson defends decision to force consumers to pay tax based on wholesale book value rather than actual sales price
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Could a 'silent killer' be behind B.C.'s recent whale deaths?

Could a 'silent killer' be behind B.C.'s recent whale deaths?

The public is being reminded to call DFO if they spot a whale in distress or if they suspect they've hit one with their boat.
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NDP bureaucrat demanded answers from river forecasters amid 2021 atmospheric river disaster

NDP bureaucrat demanded answers from river forecasters amid 2021 atmospheric river disaster

Megan Harris, the assistant deputy minister of communications operations, asked what the province's flood experts knew in advance.
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'Power struggle going on': Surrey police chief, mayor locked in 'showdown'

'Power struggle going on': Surrey police chief, mayor locked in 'showdown'

Surrey Police Service Chief Norm Lipinski says he doesn't take direction from city council, which has asked for a hiring freeze.
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