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UBC researchers get another $2.3 million for COVID-19 research

UBC researchers get another $2.3 million for COVID-19 research

Research teams will focus on developing and implementing measures to rapidly detect, neutralize, manage and reduce the transmission of the novel coronavirus
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B.C. death toll rises to 16 while more long-term care homes hit with COVID-19

B.C. death toll rises to 16 while more long-term care homes hit with COVID-19

VICTORIA — There have been two more deaths in British Columbia as a result of the novel coronavirus and the government says staff members at two more long-term care homes have confirmed cases of COVID-19. A statement from the B.C.
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B.C. making $3 million fund available for arts groups affected by COVID-19

B.C. making $3 million fund available for arts groups affected by COVID-19

VICTORIA — Eligible arts organizations will receive up to $15,000 to help pay their bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government is setting up a $3 million fund to be administered by the BC Arts Council.
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British Columbia Green party suspends leadership race over COVID-19

British Columbia Green party suspends leadership race over COVID-19

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Green party is suspending its leadership contest because of the new coronavirus pandemic. The party says its provincial council unanimously approved the suspension.
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‘Slight chance of optimism’ that COVID-19 growth rate slowing in B.C.

‘Slight chance of optimism’ that COVID-19 growth rate slowing in B.C.

B.C. health officials are still preparing for a worst-case scenario
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Fan clubs for B.C.'s Dr. Bonnie Henry pop up on social media

Fan clubs for B.C.'s Dr. Bonnie Henry pop up on social media

You may not have heard of her before this pandemic, but you definitely know her now
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Burnaby dairy plant sees skyrocketing demand due to COVID-19

Burnaby dairy plant sees skyrocketing demand due to COVID-19

Saputo Inc. says it is seeing a shift in demand for its products amid the COVID-19 outbreak
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B.C. government to release its estimates on the spread of COVID-19

B.C. government to release its estimates on the spread of COVID-19

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is expected to release its modelling information on COVID-19 today. Health Minister Adrian Dix says the report will be an indicator of how many people may become infected with the virus.
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B.C.'s 45,000 teachers reach tentative agreement

B.C.'s 45,000 teachers reach tentative agreement

VANCOUVER — A tentative agreement has been reached with British Columbia's 45,000 public school teachers.
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Key developments in British Columbia's COVID-19 response

Key developments in British Columbia's COVID-19 response

VANCOUVER — A look at some of the key developments in British Columbia's fight against COVID-19 on Thursday: — The provincial government invoked extraordinary emergency powers to protect consumers from profiteers and to maintain the steady supply of
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