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Disciplinary proceedings started against B.C. doctor who calls COVID-19 vaccine 'lethal'

Disciplinary proceedings started against B.C. doctor who calls COVID-19 vaccine 'lethal'

B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons has been investigating Dr. Hoffe since October 2021 but slow to act
Dr. Henry will review remaining restrictions as COVID trends remain 'encouraging'

Dr. Henry will review remaining restrictions as COVID trends remain 'encouraging'

The number of COVID-19 cases across British Columbia are “levelling off”
Here’s how you can get a COVID anti-viral pill in B.C.

Here’s how you can get a COVID anti-viral pill in B.C.

The province is making two anti-viral treatments, the Paxlovid pills and a Sotrovimab infusion, available to people sick with COVID-19 and at severe risk of illness.
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations drop in ninth straight data update

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations drop in ninth straight data update

Province to soon roll out free distribution of rapid tests
Expanding availability of B.C.'s rapid antigen tests

Expanding availability of B.C.'s rapid antigen tests

3 million rapid tests are expected to come from the federal government every week for the next month
B.C. has 44 COVID-19 deaths over long weekend

B.C. has 44 COVID-19 deaths over long weekend

COVID-19 hospitalizations, and ICU patient counts are the lowest in more than a month.
Squamish Fire Rescue — a look back and ahead

Squamish Fire Rescue — a look back and ahead

Firefighters tackle more calls and the pandemic while looking forward to a new hall.
38% of respondents approve of the pace of B.C.'s reopening: poll

38% of respondents approve of the pace of B.C.'s reopening: poll

32% of Squamish respondents say pace of reopening is too slow.
Poll respondents split on federal gov's use of Emergencies Act

Poll respondents split on federal gov's use of Emergencies Act

About half of those surveyed say it was the right thing to do; about half say it wasn't.
Kids' vaccination clinics aim to ease children's worries about shots

Kids' vaccination clinics aim to ease children's worries about shots

Specially trained staff, distraction tools and lots of patience help families get comfortable with COVID-19 vaccines
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