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Masks return to Prince George hospital, clinics, long-term care homes

Masks return to Prince George hospital, clinics, long-term care homes

Ministry says it's an effort to prevent the transmission of seasonal respiratory illnesses like RSV, flu and COVID-19.
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Mario Canseco: B.C.'s digital divide persists post-pandemic

Mario Canseco: B.C.'s digital divide persists post-pandemic

Younger and older British Columbians approach e-commerce and online risks differently, according to polling
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Mario Canseco: Vaccine skepticism rising in B.C.

Mario Canseco: Vaccine skepticism rising in B.C.

British Columbians increasingly questioning flu and childhood vaccines amid misinformation surge, according to Research Co.
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Rob Shaw: Rustad’s answer to 5G COVID conspiracies? Blame cancel culture

Rob Shaw: Rustad’s answer to 5G COVID conspiracies? Blame cancel culture

BC Conservatives face credibility gap as candidate calls wireless networks 'genocidal weapons'
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Province ends COVID-19 mandates; fired health-care workers can re-apply

Province ends COVID-19 mandates; fired health-care workers can re-apply

Health-care workers must disclose their immunization status
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Federal government invests in pandemic rapid response lab at UBC

Federal government invests in pandemic rapid response lab at UBC

UBC gets $140 million for science hub tasked with developing vaccines, drugs for health emergencies.
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Mario Canseco: Small majorities happy with B.C. government's pandemic performance

Mario Canseco: Small majorities happy with B.C. government's pandemic performance

B.C. residents ready to ditch restrictions, says survey
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B.C. entertainment scene survives four years after COVID-19 shock

B.C. entertainment scene survives four years after COVID-19 shock

Venues were abruptly forced to close four years ago this week
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Canadian health care job vacancies more than double as illness, stress take hold

Canadian health care job vacancies more than double as illness, stress take hold

Canadian healthcare job vacancies skyrocket amid worsening staff shortages and stress
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Group warns of ‘tripledemic’ repeat without B.C. government action to combat COVID-19 in schools

Group warns of ‘tripledemic’ repeat without B.C. government action to combat COVID-19 in schools

Protect Our Province BC and other signatories have penned an open letter to the province, urging the provincial government to take action to prevent the spread of COVID and respiratory illnesses this fall
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