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B.C. stops genomic sequencing to screen for coronavirus variants
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B.C. stops genomic sequencing to screen for coronavirus variants
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April 9, 2021
British Columbia is changing its strategy to screen for coronavirus variants, as cases of them rise across the province. Robin Gill explains what's behind the decision.
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B.C. stops genomic sequencing to screen for coronavirus variants01:52 | April 9, 2021
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Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?02:07 | July 30, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Thousands under evacuation orders across western provinces02:07 | July 30, 2024
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Did serial killer linked to 1970’s Alberta deaths also strike in BC?02:37 | May 18, 2024
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B.C. airtankers sought globally as wildfire season smoulders02:40 | October 31, 2023
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‘Credible’ intel links India to Canadian Sikh leader’s murder: Trudeau04:02 | September 18, 2023
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‘Our community has really stepped up’: Kelowna-area residents grateful amid wildfire fight02:15 | August 24, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Shuswap residents ‘feel like criminals’ over tensions with authorities02:29 | August 24, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Kelowna residents facing grim reality of fire disaster02:36 | August 21, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Shuswap residents frustrated after shutdown of supply route02:29 | August 21, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: 160+ fires considered ‘out of control’02:11 | August 18, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: How did the Kelowna fire spread so quickly?03:49 | August 18, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Thousands threatened as Kelowna fire spreads03:34 | August 18, 2023
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B.C. officials predict record-breaking wildfire season to worsen this week02:02 | August 17, 2023
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Dozens of fires sparked in B.C. over long weekend01:53 | August 7, 2023
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B.C. stops genomic sequencing to screen for coronavirus variants01:52 | April 9, 2021
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Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?02:07 | July 30, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Thousands under evacuation orders across western provinces02:07 | July 30, 2024
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Did serial killer linked to 1970’s Alberta deaths also strike in BC?02:37 | May 18, 2024
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B.C. airtankers sought globally as wildfire season smoulders02:40 | October 31, 2023
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Global National: Sept. 2421:42 | September 24, 2023
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‘Credible’ intel links India to Canadian Sikh leader’s murder: Trudeau04:02 | September 18, 2023
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B.C. premier ‘white-hot angry’ over stabbing spree suspect’s day pass02:07 | September 13, 2023
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‘Our community has really stepped up’: Kelowna-area residents grateful amid wildfire fight02:15 | August 24, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Kelowna residents facing grim reality of fire disaster02:36 | August 21, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Thousands threatened as Kelowna fire spreads03:34 | August 18, 2023
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Dozens of fires sparked in B.C. over long weekend01:53 | August 7, 2023
B.C. stops genomic sequencing to screen for coronavirus variants
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April 9, 2021
British Columbia is changing its strategy to screen for coronavirus variants, as cases of them rise across the province. Robin Gill explains what's behind the decision.
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