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B.C. scrubs 600 instances of gendered language from laws and regulations

B.C. scrubs 600 instances of gendered language from laws and regulations

"Language matters. It allows people to feel recognized and affirmed."
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Most B.C. First Nations communities offered at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Most B.C. First Nations communities offered at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

VANCOUVER — Most residents of First Nations communities in British Columbia have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, but many Indigenous people who live outside of those areas are still waiting.
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'Record' day for vaccine bookings following early stumbles

'Record' day for vaccine bookings following early stumbles

B.C. health minister blamed Telus earlier in the week for big bottlenecks for vaccine bookings
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B.C. housing minister pledges shelter spaces for homeless in Victoria parks

B.C. housing minister pledges shelter spaces for homeless in Victoria parks

VICTORIA — Homeless people living in Victoria's parks will have shelter spaces by the end of April under a housing agreement between the British Columbia government and the city. David Eby, B.C.
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B.C. loosening restrictions on outdoor gatherings ahead of March break

B.C. loosening restrictions on outdoor gatherings ahead of March break

No changes to restrictions on indoor gatherings
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B.C. has 4,912 active COVID-19 cases – the most in more than eight weeks

B.C. has 4,912 active COVID-19 cases – the most in more than eight weeks

March 11 marks the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic.
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Family launches court action against Little Mountain Place care home

Family launches court action against Little Mountain Place care home

Facility on East 36th Avenue in Vancouver ravaged by 41 COVID-19 deaths
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#TheMoment: When did you realize COVID-19 had changed everything?

#TheMoment: When did you realize COVID-19 had changed everything?

#TheMoment is different for everyone, from watching children become online learners to not being able to say goodbye to loved ones.
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One week left before unclaimed $1M B.C. lottery ticket expires

One week left before unclaimed $1M B.C. lottery ticket expires

The 6/49 ticket was purchased on northern Vancouver Island in March 2020
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Northern Health responds to lawsuit that alleges racism played a part in baby's death

TERRACE, B.C. — Health officials in northern British Columbia deny allegations they mismanaged the treatment of a pregnant Indigenous woman or used racial stereotypes that affected her care and led to the stillbirth of her daughter.
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