COVID-19: Why B.C. isn’t implementing more public health orders amid Omicron surge
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COVID-19: Why B.C. isn’t implementing more public health orders amid Omicron surge
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08:33 | January 4, 2022
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Raw sewage spilled into Burrard Inlet
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Residents concerned with lack of air response to Big Bar Complex wildfires
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BC’s air quality deteriorating due to wildfires
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 24
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BC COVID vaccine victim still waiting for compensation
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BC’s wildfire fight
02:11 | July 19, 2026
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06:55 | July 19, 2026
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Chronic ER closures in rural communities
02:14 | July 19, 2026
COVID-19: Why B.C. isn’t implementing more public health orders amid Omicron surge
Description
January 4, 2022
Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey explains why Dr. Bonnie Henry says she won't be implementing new public health orders to help stop the spread of the Omicron variant. Henry said in a briefing Tuesday it's about British Columbians knowing what they have to do and following the current orders to be safe.
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COVID-19: Why B.C. isn’t implementing more public health orders amid Omicron surge08:33 | January 4, 2022 -
No timeline for when Granville SROs will be shut down02:09 | 9 hours ago -
Wildfire smoke drifts down to BC’s south coast02:04 | 10 hours ago -
New B.C. organization helps first responders better understand autism04:39 | August 3, 2026 -
Bradley Creek fire forcing evacuations in the North Okanagan02:10 | August 2, 2026 -
B.C.’s forced treatment laws ruled unconstitutional03:58 | August 2, 2026 -
Raw sewage spilled into Burrard Inlet02:34 | August 1, 2026 -
Residents concerned with lack of air response to Big Bar Complex wildfires02:12 | August 1, 2026 -
BC’s air quality deteriorating due to wildfires04:05 | August 1, 2026 -
Supreme Court finds BC. involuntary care legislation unconstitutional02:03 | July 31, 2026 -
Rocks thrown through St. Paul’s Hospital windows01:25 | July 29, 2026 -
Wellness Wednesday: Moving past fear into growth05:47 | July 29, 2026 -
Richmond homeless camp growing02:04 | July 28, 2026 -
More questions about HandyDART service02:42 | July 28, 2026 -
Health Matters: Early screening will help protect your from hepatitis B04:25 | July 28, 2026 -
BC’s patient transfer workers approve strike mandate04:34 | July 28, 2026 -
Survey finds 1 in 10 Emergency doctors leaving job01:44 | July 27, 2026 -
No service from HandyDART for Surrey senior02:10 | July 27, 2026 -
Daylight saving changes impact on Canucks schedule04:44 | July 27, 2026 -
Surrey resident housebound after loss of HandyDart service02:27 | July 26, 2026 -
New warnings on cigarette packages04:51 | July 26, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 2422:45 | July 24, 2026 -
BC COVID vaccine victim still waiting for compensation01:48 | July 24, 2026 -
FortisBC Tilbury LNG facility to expand after provincial gov’t gives project exemption01:52 | July 24, 2026 -
New concerns for seniors care costs in BC02:02 | July 23, 2026 -
Health Matters: New graphic cigarette warning labels04:05 | July 23, 2026 -
Wellness Wednesday: Benefits of breathwork05:36 | July 22, 2026 -
Wellness Wednesday: Relaxing on vacation04:08 | July 22, 2026 -
Health Matters: Managing medications04:53 | July 21, 2026 -
BC’s wildfire fight02:11 | July 19, 2026 -
The federal government has announced more funding to prevent gender-based violence. But is it enough?06:55 | July 19, 2026 -
Chronic ER closures in rural communities02:14 | July 19, 2026
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COVID-19: Why B.C. isn’t implementing more public health orders amid Omicron surge08:33 | January 4, 2022
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No timeline for when Granville SROs will be shut down02:09 | 9 hours ago
-
Wildfire smoke drifts down to BC’s south coast02:04 | 10 hours ago
-
New B.C. organization helps first responders better understand autism04:39 | August 3, 2026
-
Bradley Creek fire forcing evacuations in the North Okanagan02:10 | August 2, 2026
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B.C.’s forced treatment laws ruled unconstitutional03:58 | August 2, 2026
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Raw sewage spilled into Burrard Inlet02:34 | August 1, 2026
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Residents concerned with lack of air response to Big Bar Complex wildfires02:12 | August 1, 2026
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BC’s air quality deteriorating due to wildfires04:05 | August 1, 2026
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Supreme Court finds BC. involuntary care legislation unconstitutional02:03 | July 31, 2026
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Rocks thrown through St. Paul’s Hospital windows01:25 | July 29, 2026
-
Wellness Wednesday: Moving past fear into growth05:47 | July 29, 2026
-
Richmond homeless camp growing02:04 | July 28, 2026
-
More questions about HandyDART service02:42 | July 28, 2026
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Health Matters: Early screening will help protect your from hepatitis B04:25 | July 28, 2026
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BC’s patient transfer workers approve strike mandate04:34 | July 28, 2026
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Survey finds 1 in 10 Emergency doctors leaving job01:44 | July 27, 2026
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No service from HandyDART for Surrey senior02:10 | July 27, 2026
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Daylight saving changes impact on Canucks schedule04:44 | July 27, 2026
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Surrey resident housebound after loss of HandyDart service02:27 | July 26, 2026
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New warnings on cigarette packages04:51 | July 26, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 2422:45 | July 24, 2026
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BC COVID vaccine victim still waiting for compensation01:48 | July 24, 2026
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FortisBC Tilbury LNG facility to expand after provincial gov’t gives project exemption01:52 | July 24, 2026
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Health Matters: New graphic cigarette warning labels04:05 | July 23, 2026
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Wellness Wednesday: Benefits of breathwork05:36 | July 22, 2026
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Wellness Wednesday: Relaxing on vacation04:08 | July 22, 2026
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Health Matters: Managing medications04:53 | July 21, 2026
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BC’s wildfire fight02:11 | July 19, 2026
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The federal government has announced more funding to prevent gender-based violence. But is it enough?06:55 | July 19, 2026
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Chronic ER closures in rural communities02:14 | July 19, 2026
COVID-19: Why B.C. isn’t implementing more public health orders amid Omicron surge
Description
January 4, 2022
Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey explains why Dr. Bonnie Henry says she won't be implementing new public health orders to help stop the spread of the Omicron variant. Henry said in a briefing Tuesday it's about British Columbians knowing what they have to do and following the current orders to be safe.
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