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Pemberton school temporarily closes due to COVID-19 exposure

Pemberton school temporarily closes due to COVID-19 exposure

Public health officials require school to close for two weeks from Jan. 25, 26 exposures
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This serene B.C. island beach with Indigenous cultural ties is now a protected nature reserve

This serene B.C. island beach with Indigenous cultural ties is now a protected nature reserve

The beach has remarkable biodiversity and First Nations cultural significance
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7 positive COVID-19 cases to date at Hilltop House

7 positive COVID-19 cases to date at Hilltop House

All eligible residents, staff and essential visitors were given the COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 13
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A $2,000 hotel? What you need to know about Canada's new travel restrictions

A $2,000 hotel? What you need to know about Canada's new travel restrictions

Returning travellers must now be tested on arrival, spend three nights in a hotel at their own cost and, if they test positive, wait out their isolation period in a government facility
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The Spearhead Traverse's Kees and Claire Hut is set to reopen to next month

The Spearhead Traverse's Kees and Claire Hut is set to reopen to next month

The hut's winter operations are currently scheduled to run until April 30, with restrictions on bookings and group sizes
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Fighting back against cougar likely saved Soo Valley man’s life

Fighting back against cougar likely saved Soo Valley man’s life

Young, emaciated cougar showed ‘predatory behaviour’ in unprovoked attack, COS says
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WorkSafeBC inspects waterfront construction site after worker falls from townhouse

WorkSafeBC inspects waterfront construction site after worker falls from townhouse

Employer says it's acting on safety orders after Squamish worker dislocates ankle
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Rallying around a Pemberton family after a tragedy

Rallying around a Pemberton family after a tragedy

GoFundMe raises more than $2,700 for family after its puppy was killed in dog attack
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Between Jan. 1 and 26, Whistler saw 288 COVID-19 cases: VCH

Between Jan. 1 and 26, Whistler saw 288 COVID-19 cases: VCH

Health agency has issued six public exposure notifications for Whistler businesses in past week
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Special avalanche warning in effect across British Columbia's South Coast region

Special avalanche warning in effect across British Columbia's South Coast region

'Highly unusual' snowpack makes for dangerous conditions, particularly in North Shore mountains
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