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Majority of Canadians say it's time to end COVID-19 restrictions: survey

Majority of Canadians say it's time to end COVID-19 restrictions: survey

A majority of Canadians say it's time to end all COVID-19 restrictions and let Canadians manage their own level of risk, according to a new survey released by the Angus Reid Institute on Monday.
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B.C.'s vaccine card requirement for 12-year-olds adjusted

B.C.'s vaccine card requirement for 12-year-olds adjusted

The B.C. government said that 12-year-olds now only need one dose of the vaccine to be allowed into settings where proof of vaccination is required.
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40% of last month's COVID-19 deaths come from long-term care homes

40% of last month's COVID-19 deaths come from long-term care homes

There are 46 active long-term care home outbreaks in the province
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Record 990 COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals

Record 990 COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals

Nine more die from COVID-19 in B.C. in past day, raising provincial death toll to 2,597.
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B.C. had the highest daily death toll from COVID-19 in over a year. Health officials weigh in.

B.C. had the highest daily death toll from COVID-19 in over a year. Health officials weigh in.

It has always been a "part of the tragedy" of the pandemic, said B.C.'s top doctor.
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Two years in, B.C. charts potential path out of COVID-19 pandemic

Two years in, B.C. charts potential path out of COVID-19 pandemic

B.C.'s top doctor, who described the current Omicron wave as a 'very severe influenza season,' says she hopes to ease some restrictions on gatherings in time for Family Day.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on potential lifting of B.C.'s COVID-19 restrictions

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on potential lifting of B.C.'s COVID-19 restrictions

"I do hope that we will be able to lift some of those restrictions and gradually get to those needed connections that we have," said Henry.
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B.C. to unveil plans for adolescent boosters next week

B.C. to unveil plans for adolescent boosters next week

More details to come from officials as NACI recommends boosters for vulnerable kids 12+
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Point Roberts business leader says not enough Canadians know about special border exemption

Point Roberts business leader says not enough Canadians know about special border exemption

Since late November, the U.S. pene-exclave has been recognized as a remote border community by Canada’s Order in Council
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COVID-positive hospitalizations increased by 3% in B.C.

COVID-positive hospitalizations increased by 3% in B.C.

B.C. reports 2,033 new cases, 13 deaths
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