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Study reassures parents, teachers that COVID-19 infrequently shared at school

Study reassures parents, teachers that COVID-19 infrequently shared at school

VANCOUVER — A study of school staff in Vancouver says their risk of developing COVID-19 through contact at school is identical to their risk of catching the virus in the community.
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What are the hottest spots in B.C. this week?

What are the hottest spots in B.C. this week?

Expect a heat wave, with some temps across the province in the 30- to 40-degree range.
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Former B.C. chamber CEO enters Liberal leadership contest, promises party restart

Former B.C. chamber CEO enters Liberal leadership contest, promises party restart

VANCOUVER — The former chief executive officer at British Columbia's Chamber of Commerce is entering the B.C. Liberal leadership race.
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B.C. records 229 cases of COVID-19 over three days as officials encourage vaccination

B.C. records 229 cases of COVID-19 over three days as officials encourage vaccination

VICTORIA — British Columbia is reporting a one-day total of COVID-19 cases not seen since last August, but health officials are encouraging more people to get vaccinated as the virus continues to circulate in the province and neighbouring jurisdictio
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Horgan marks Indigenous Peoples Day by urging recognition of systemic racism

Horgan marks Indigenous Peoples Day by urging recognition of systemic racism

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan is marking National Indigenous Peoples Day by celebrating First Nation communities while recognizing systemic racism continues to be a reality for them.
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B.C. 6/49 lottery winner will have to share $6-million jackpot

B.C. 6/49 lottery winner will have to share $6-million jackpot

The six winning numbers were 13, 15, 17, 25, 34 and 45.
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Fully vaccinated travellers won’t be subject to quarantine starting July 5

Fully vaccinated travellers won’t be subject to quarantine starting July 5

Canada also extends flights ban for India
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B.C. man arrested for allegedly soliciting children to touch him sexually: RCMP

B.C. man arrested for allegedly soliciting children to touch him sexually: RCMP

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Mounties say they arrested a 32-year-old man on Saturday for allegedly seeking sexual contact with children in Fort St. John, B.C. RCMP say they were called to a local park at around 10:30 a.m. following reports from witnesses.
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Motorcyclist killed in suspected hit-and-run in Burnaby, B.C.

Motorcyclist killed in suspected hit-and-run in Burnaby, B.C.

BURNABY, B.C. — RCMP in Burnaby, B.C., are investigating an alleged hit-and-run that caused the death of a motorcyclist Saturday evening.
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Blaze near Lytton spread across steep terrain, says BC Wildfire Service

Blaze near Lytton spread across steep terrain, says BC Wildfire Service

LYTTON, B.C. — British Columbia's Wildfire Service says an out-of-control blaze in the Fraser Canyon has grown further burning 3.5 square kilometres of bush south of Lytton, B.C.
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