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Another record-setting day for B.C. — 4,383 new COVID-19 cases

Another record-setting day for B.C. — 4,383 new COVID-19 cases

The province is also reporting six new health-care facility outbreaks
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More than 100 new COVID-19 cases reported in the Northern Health region

More than 100 new COVID-19 cases reported in the Northern Health region

Active cases sees small decrease from Wedneday
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Local contractor may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning

Local contractor may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning

Workplace death under investigation by WorkSafeBC, BC Coroners Service
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MPs question delay in suicide hotline as COVID-19 crisis calls continue

MPs question delay in suicide hotline as COVID-19 crisis calls continue

OTTAWA — Todd Doherty still remembers the despair he felt when he learned one of his closest friends took his own life at age 14. The day it happened, Doherty and a group of friends had gone swimming and were laughing and joking on their way home.
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Northern B.C. sees active COVID cases nearly double over Christmas weekend

Northern B.C. sees active COVID cases nearly double over Christmas weekend

Omicron variant driving a surge in new cases across B.C., Dr. Bonnie Henry says
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Henry: Businesses facing staff shortage due to COVID absenteeism have few options

Henry: Businesses facing staff shortage due to COVID absenteeism have few options

Provincial health officer says owners may have to close their doors if they can't find workers to replace sick employees
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Schools to remain closed until Jan. 10, due to surging COVID cases

Schools to remain closed until Jan. 10, due to surging COVID cases

Staff to return next week to develop enhanced COVID safety plans, education minister says
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B.C. reports 2,944 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths

B.C. reports 2,944 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths

193 people are in hospital across the province
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Spruce Credit Union creates $750K legacy fund

Spruce Credit Union creates $750K legacy fund

Local credit union creates fund to mark merger with B.C. chain
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UNBC professor named to Order of Canada

UNBC professor named to Order of Canada

Dr. Margo Greenwood is the academic leader for the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health
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