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The pandemic is really stressing youth out, studies show

The pandemic is really stressing youth out, studies show

Sobering stats and ways forward.
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Leagues ready to reunite with fans but waiting for provincial direction

Leagues ready to reunite with fans but waiting for provincial direction

Special Report: Return to normal is fundamental to financial well-being of local professional sports teams
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Travel road checks on B.C. highways start May 6; select locations announced

Travel road checks on B.C. highways start May 6; select locations announced

Safe turn-around locations will be provided for drivers who determine their trip is not essential.
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B.C. sees COVID-19 hospitalizations, active infections and new cases fall

B.C. sees COVID-19 hospitalizations, active infections and new cases fall

No new deaths keep the province's pandemic death toll at 1,597 people.
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Health Canada approves Pfizer vaccine for children 12+

Health Canada approves Pfizer vaccine for children 12+

The Pfizer vaccine has been permitted for children 16 years and up since December 2020.
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Are 'wildest times' ahead for urban nightlife?

Are 'wildest times' ahead for urban nightlife?

Special Report: Recovery will be slow but exuberant for clubs and bars, industry experts forecast
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Pregnant people now being prioritized for vaccination in B.C.

Pregnant people now being prioritized for vaccination in B.C.

Data shows pregnant people experience severe illness from COVID-19 at a rate similar to people in their 50s.
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B.C. records lowest number of people actively battling COVID-19 infections in five weeks

B.C. records lowest number of people actively battling COVID-19 infections in five weeks

Hospitalizations rose by 12 overnight, to 486 patients, with 173 of those in intensive care units. One more person has died from the virus in the province, raising the death toll to 1,597.
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COVID-19 pandemic fears spawn 'hygiene theatre'

COVID-19 pandemic fears spawn 'hygiene theatre'

Cleaning surfaces offers sense of security but little virus transmission prevention: experts
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As end of COVID-19 comes into focus, are we ready to party yet?

As end of COVID-19 comes into focus, are we ready to party yet?

Special Report: Pandemic promises to leave lasting psychological, emotional scars in B.C.
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