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B.C. tourism industry calls for end of PCR test policy at Canada-U.S. borderTravellers five years of age and older, regardless of citizenship or vaccine status, must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test to enter Canada.EconomyNov 10, 2021
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After spending a chilly night in B.C.’s mountains, a hiker wants to share his lessonsA hiker who recently found himself lost, alone and in need of a rescue on the North Shore earlier this week is now using his experience to hopefully help others.EnvironmentSep 10, 2021
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TransLink gears up for increased ridership with pandemic restrictions set to easeThe transit authority said up to 90 per cent of regular users could be back on board by September, and staff are considering how that will shape staffing levels and overcrowding.EconomyMay 27, 2021
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Surrey schools need a ‘circuit break,’ says district parents advisory councilThe Surrey District Parents Advisory Council is calling on the province to shift back to online learning in an effort to put a lid on COVID-19 transmission.CanadaApr 6, 2021
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Indigenous leaders call for transparency after police shooting death near TofinoIndigenous leaders are calling for an open and transparent investigation into the fatal police shooting of a 28-year-old man on a reserve off Vancouver Island.CanadaMar 1, 2021
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Richmond mother receives racist email after creating bursary for Black momsA Richmond mother said she feels 'numb' after receiving a racist email for creating a bursary for Black moms.CanadaFeb 2, 2021
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Group hoping to locate homeless man with Down syndrome reported in CoquitlamAdvocates say people with Down syndrome are at significantly heightened risk of COVID-19, compounding the already dangerous challenges of living on the street.Jan 20, 2021
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14-year-old arrested in another attack on Mission B.C. school groundsCpl. Jason Raaflaub said a 14-year-old student from Heritage Park Middle School was arrested and has since been released pending an investigation.CrimeJan 18, 2021
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Police investigating video showing teen assaulted on Mission school groundsThe victim's mother told Global News she believes the attack was targeted because her daughter is part of the LGBTQ2 community.CrimeJan 13, 2021
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Surrey mother desperately seeks kidney donorA Surrey woman is in search of a living kidney donor to save her life. She fears her daughter will end up in government care if her health continues to decline.HealthJan 7, 2021
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More than a third of residents at Vancouver long-term care home have died from COVID-19Officials said 99 of the 114 residents at the facility, and 70 staff, have tested positive for the virus.HealthJan 6, 2021
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Surrey high school records 50 COVID-19 cases across five classesEarl Marriott Secondary School in Surrey is reporting that affected individuals have been told to self-isolate.HealthJan 4, 2021
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Mission, B.C., elementary school principal warns of COVID-19 stigmaA Mission school principal is asking parents to talk to their kids about COVID-19 after what he calls a heartbreaking talk with a young child who had contracted the virus.Dec 8, 2020
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There has been COVID-19 transmission linked to religious services, Fraser Health says"The best way for religious organizations to protect their members right now is to gather virtually," Lee said.HealthDec 1, 2020
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After B.C. church fined for holding service, some question if order violates Charter rightsThe church was fined $2,300 as all in-person services are currently suspended until at least Dec. 7.HealthNov 30, 2020
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Chilliwack B.C. school trustee known for anti-LGBTQ2 comments, gets community hero awardBarry Neufeld has made headlines the past few years for what many describe as his controversial stance on issues relating to gender identity, transgender people, and SOGI 123.EducationNov 16, 2020
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Possible COVID-19 ‘superspreader’ at B.C. dance school raises questions about learning cohortsSo far, 30 people have tested positive after an outbreak at Capella Dance Academy.HealthNov 4, 2020
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Sports, performing arts organizations in Chilliwack shut down as COVID-19 cases surgeThirty people so far have tested positive for the virus at Capella Dance Academy, with the studio now voluntarily shut down.HealthNov 3, 2020
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Big demand in B.C. for seniors’ high-dose flu shotStaff at doctors' offices and pharmacies are handing out doses of Fluzone HD almost as fast as they can stock them.HealthOct 19, 2020
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Vancouver paramedics fired after encouraging Downtown Eastside patient to crawl along floor"It is difficult to imagine that this type of sub-standard patient care by a paramedic would be afforded to anyone out of the DTES."HealthAug 12, 2020
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B.C. restaurants tighten guidelines amid new spike in COVID-19 casesThe restaurant industry is now taking steps to make sure restaurants and similar venues adhere to guidelines and for patrons to respect those measures.HealthJul 21, 2020
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Vancouver’s No5 Orange strip club closed temporarily after employee tests postive for COVID-19A Vancouver strip club shut down Monday after a staff member tested positive for the novel coronavirus.HealthJul 7, 2020
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Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord takes questions from the public at board meetingThe incident involved Surrey woman Kiran Sidhu who reported she was forced to climb over large rocks that line several property lines, including the Dubord's property.Jun 30, 2020
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B.C. announces $5M grant to get youth back to work during COVID-19 pandemicThe temporary outdoor job program aims to get youth working during the COVID-19 pandemic.Jun 29, 2020
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Witnesses in investigation of alleged racist games at B.C. hospitals will likely be protected: DixAdrian Dix said Monday he thinks there will "certainly" be protection for whistleblowers.HealthJun 22, 2020
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