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B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations surpass 100 for first time since June

B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations surpass 100 for first time since June

104 COVID-19 patients sick enough to be in hospital; 47 in intensive care units.
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Opinion: Delta variant means we need COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Opinion: Delta variant means we need COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Vaccine mandates are gaining momentum and it is not hard to imagine they will be plentiful in various sectors before too long. Some will be imposed by government and public health, and some will be self-imposed by businesses and institutions.
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Federal vaccine mandate sparks talk of what B.C. will do

Federal vaccine mandate sparks talk of what B.C. will do

"We’re looking at all measures to protect people and keep communities safe," says B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix
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COVID-19 public exposure events listed for Boston Pizza and a Burnaby park

COVID-19 public exposure events listed for Boston Pizza and a Burnaby park

Fraser Health posts more events despite vaccinations being widely available
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Vancouverites react to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for air travellers

Vancouverites react to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for air travellers

"People soon won’t be allowed to travel on planes full of strangers if they’re not vaccinated for the same reason why people aren’t allowed to drive drunk," said a local man.
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SFU Burnaby not mandating masks, vaccinations on campus - for now

SFU Burnaby not mandating masks, vaccinations on campus - for now

UBC President Santa Ono said he supports mandatory vaccination, indoor masking
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UBC president announces support for mandatory vaccines, masks for September semester

UBC president announces support for mandatory vaccines, masks for September semester

The university will also have rapid testing and vaccination clinics at both campuses
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Deaths stay low as COVID-19 cases keep spiking in B.C.

Deaths stay low as COVID-19 cases keep spiking in B.C.

Active infections rise to highest level since May.
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Canada's oil and gas sector filled up on federal COVID emergency cash

Canada's oil and gas sector filled up on federal COVID emergency cash

Critics say profitable oil and gas companies continue to give out big dividends to their shareholders while laying off workers.
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Canadian air travellers, federal employees must be vaccinated by October: feds

Canadian air travellers, federal employees must be vaccinated by October: feds

Order also applies to airline crews, train passengers and staff
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