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Will Canada's relaxed travel rules lead to a COVID-19 spike? Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in

Will Canada's relaxed travel rules lead to a COVID-19 spike? Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in

B.C聽is preparing for a possible surge of influenza infections at the same time that聽the virus strikes this fall.
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Shelving long-term goals during pandemic good for mental health, study shows

Shelving long-term goals during pandemic good for mental health, study shows

New research demonstrates the benefits of disengaging more fully from long-term goals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.C. judge rejects constructive dismissal claim tied to COVID-19 vaccine policy

B.C. judge rejects constructive dismissal claim tied to COVID-19 vaccine policy

A mandatory vaccine policy for the pandemic in the winter of 2021 and January 2022 was a reasonable policy choice for employers, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Heather MacNaughton says.
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Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel requirements

Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel requirements

The federal government has dropped the vaccine mandate at the border and at airports. But there's still a few things to keep in mind.
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Island Health starts fall COVID-19 booster program focused on people at highest risk

Island Health starts fall COVID-19 booster program focused on people at highest risk

Invitations are being sent to people who have registered for vaccination
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B.C. judge sides with Dr. Bonnie Henry in 4 health order challenges

B.C. judge sides with Dr. Bonnie Henry in 4 health order challenges

The challenges came from both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals and largely deal with public gathering restrictions.
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New COVID-19 'hazard index' launches for 91原创 provinces

New COVID-19 'hazard index' launches for 91原创 provinces

The online resource gathers public health information on COVID-19 and attempts to condense it as a risk assessment tool for the public.
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Fall COVID-19 booster program to start as early as this week

Fall COVID-19 booster program to start as early as this week

Invitations are going out to people who have registered for vaccination; those who haven鈥檛 registered can do so online or by phoning B.C.鈥檚 vaccination call centre.
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As students return to school, COVID-19 less of an issue among parents

As students return to school, COVID-19 less of an issue among parents

鈥淐OVID鈥檚 always going to be around,鈥� said one parent. 鈥淭he apprehension is still there but we鈥檙e much more relaxed about it now.鈥�
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'Glitch' causes delay in booking COVID boosters for B.C. kids

'Glitch' causes delay in booking COVID boosters for B.C. kids

Ministry of Health says invitations to book third doses are now flowing to "all eligible children" in the five-to-11 age group.
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