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On the very front lines of COVID-19 in Squamish

On the very front lines of COVID-19 in Squamish

The pandemic has taken its toll on paramedics, who are likely the first responders you will see first if you need help.
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Dentists, midwives and more approved to assist in B.C. vaccination clinics

Dentists, midwives and more approved to assist in B.C. vaccination clinics

Provincial health officer issues order allowing more professions to help with vaccinations
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B.C.'s daily COVID-19 death count falls to one — lowest total in 13 weeks

B.C.'s daily COVID-19 death count falls to one — lowest total in 13 weeks

New infections saw an uptick, with 559 new cases in the past day – the second-highest total so far this month.
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Tourism Industry Association of BC launches survey on COVID-19 impacts

Tourism Industry Association of BC launches survey on COVID-19 impacts

Findings will be used to assist in tourism business recovery
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Canada set to accept largest vaccine delivery this week as shipping delays subside

Canada set to accept largest vaccine delivery this week as shipping delays subside

Another 3.5 million doses still due by end of March
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Active infections rise in B.C., as province records 1,428 new cases in past three days

Active infections rise in B.C., as province records 1,428 new cases in past three days

Eight more people succumbed to the virus during the weekend.
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Rapid test for U.K. variant in Surrey schools not coming to the rest of B.C. — yet

Rapid test for U.K. variant in Surrey schools not coming to the rest of B.C. — yet

More variants of concern likely to be identified in B.C. in coming weeks as province enhances screening measures for positive COVID-19 tests, says deputy provincial health officer
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Overdose Prevention Site opens in Squamish

Overdose Prevention Site opens in Squamish

Site offers low-barrier care to keep locals alive through the ongoing opioid crisis.
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About a Squamish midwife

About a Squamish midwife

Throughout the pandemic, Sea to Sky babies keep coming into the world, and local midwives keep helping them — and their families.
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Here's what travellers can expect during a 'government-approved' hotel quarantine in Vancouver

Here's what travellers can expect during a 'government-approved' hotel quarantine in Vancouver

Hotels aren't required to provide or deliver alcohol or cannabis to your room.
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