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Health passports date back centuries

Health passports date back centuries

Proof of health, immunity or vaccination isn’t anything new. According to UNBC anthropology assistant professor Dr. Lianne Tripp this public health practice dates back centuries.
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Toy magnet sets pose serious health risks, Health Canada warns

Toy magnet sets pose serious health risks, Health Canada warns

Health Canada warns magnets in some toy sets are deemed too strong according to Canada's Toys Regulations and are small enough to swallow posing a serious and potentially life-threatening risk to children.
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Overcrowded northern hospitals prompt patients to be relocated

Overcrowded northern hospitals prompt patients to be relocated

Fifteen ICU beds have been set aside in Vancouver and VIctoria from patients transferred from the Northern Health region
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New resources available for persons living with dementia

New resources available for persons living with dementia

Creating an inclusive environment for physical activity and providing the tools to make that happen is what UNBC researchers Dr. Shannon Freeman and Dr.
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'Band-Aid' Prince George Playhouse repairs near completion, city seeks new operator

'Band-Aid' Prince George Playhouse repairs near completion, city seeks new operator

Local musicians, artists advocate for five-year capital plan to upgrade facility
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City council hears from petrochemical complex opponents

City council hears from petrochemical complex opponents

Project could turn city back into a “dirty industrial town”
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‘It’s an incredible honour’: Todd Doherty looks forward to serving Cariboo-Prince George for third term

‘It’s an incredible honour’: Todd Doherty looks forward to serving Cariboo-Prince George for third term

Doherty retains seat in House of Commons on Election Day 2021
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'We have work to do': Bob Zimmer wins Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies

'We have work to do': Bob Zimmer wins Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies

Conservative MP wins fourth term handily in Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies, but party falls short of defeating Liberals
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Justin Trudeau's Liberals win third term but fall short of securing majority

Justin Trudeau's Liberals win third term but fall short of securing majority

The Liberals enjoyed a healthy lead Monday night as early poll results started trickling in across the country.
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Northern Health sees three COVID-19 deaths over weekend, 345 new cases

Northern Health sees three COVID-19 deaths over weekend, 345 new cases

There are now 1,307 active cases in the region
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