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Here's why the Omicron variant has spread like a wildfire in B.C.

Here's why the Omicron variant has spread like a wildfire in B.C.

It has a shorter incubation time
Poverty Report charts path out of COVID for marginalized groups

Poverty Report charts path out of COVID for marginalized groups

Canada's minister of families says report will 'help inform' government policy moving forward
B.C. recorded 9,332 new COVID-19 cases over the last three-day period

B.C. recorded 9,332 new COVID-19 cases over the last three-day period

Highest case count is in Fraser Health
Are you bummed about Â鶹Éç¹ú²úgym closures?

Are you bummed about Â鶹Éç¹ú²úgym closures?

Local coach and trainer weigh in on staying fit without a facility.
Support and collaboration with health-care providers can help people make health decisions

Support and collaboration with health-care providers can help people make health decisions

Shared decision-making upholds person-centred care and supports people to take charge of their own health: their views, input and experiences are important contributors to health plans.
CERB helped Canadians during COVID-19 — but not the most vulnerable

CERB helped Canadians during COVID-19 — but not the most vulnerable

Canadians with disabilities were hit hardest during the pandemic. CERB limitations meant that many of them were left financially unsupported.
Canada advises against cruising internationally in wake of surging COVID-19 cases

Canada advises against cruising internationally in wake of surging COVID-19 cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned people on Thursday not to go on cruises, too.
Independent group calls on B.C. to declare 3-week 'circuit-breaker' lockdown

Independent group calls on B.C. to declare 3-week 'circuit-breaker' lockdown

The lockdown would help reduce community transmission, according to Protecting Our Province
Active COVID-19 cases surpass 20,000 in B.C. for the first time

Active COVID-19 cases surpass 20,000 in B.C. for the first time

New infections remain around 4,000 cases daily, numbers show
All in-person B.C. Supreme Court matters postponed due to rising COVID-19 cases

All in-person B.C. Supreme Court matters postponed due to rising COVID-19 cases

A similar move was made at the start of the pandemic
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