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'It really increased the pressure on people': British Columbians impacted by disordered eating face challenges during COVID-19

'It really increased the pressure on people': British Columbians impacted by disordered eating face challenges during COVID-19

Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness Week is on now until Feb. 7
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BCTF says B.C.'s in-class mask rules are 'long overdue'

BCTF says B.C.'s in-class mask rules are 'long overdue'

Much more needs to be done, according to the organization's president, including improvements to school density and ventilation.
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Canada faces more vaccine upheaval amid ongoing Moderna delays

Canada faces more vaccine upheaval amid ongoing Moderna delays

No firm timeline on doses expected for later this month
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B.C. middle and high school students, all staff now required to wear masks in classrooms

B.C. middle and high school students, all staff now required to wear masks in classrooms

The new guidelines don't apply to elementary school students; that decision up to parents.
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Day passes no longer needed at provincial parks

Day passes no longer needed at provincial parks

This includes popular locations around Squamish
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How feasible is high-speed rail for the Sea to Sky Corridor?

How feasible is high-speed rail for the Sea to Sky Corridor?

Local leaders weigh in on the Mountain Valley Express proposal
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Tsawwassen couple recounts COVID-19 travel nightmare

Tsawwassen couple recounts COVID-19 travel nightmare

“At least you are not trapped in a third-world country.” That’s the response a Tsawwassen couple received from an embassy official in Hawaii as they tried for two months to get back home.
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Routine COVID-19 testing for pets not recommended: B.C. vets

Routine COVID-19 testing for pets not recommended: B.C. vets

A B.C.-based veterinary society is telling pet owners that having their animals tested for COVID-19 is not recommended or necessary.
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Sanitizing Squamish

Sanitizing Squamish

Four locals talk about cleaning homes, businesses, schools and muni facilities during COVID-19
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Social distancing hat sales to benefit food bank

Social distancing hat sales to benefit food bank

There’s always one, isn’t there? You’re standing in the lineup for the checkout, dutifully adhering to the provincial health officer’s COVID-19 social distancing directive when another shopper sidles up within sneezing distance.
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