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Why COVID-19 killed more in some Canadian neighbourhoods than others

Why COVID-19 killed more in some Canadian neighbourhoods than others

A Statistics Canada study found that in 2020, Canadian neighbourhoods with higher concentrations of seniors died at a rate nearly six times higher than the Canadian average; in immigrant dominated communities, the mortality rate was 2.6 times higher.
B.C. court allows case against Henry's COVID-19 vaccination order to proceed

B.C. court allows case against Henry's COVID-19 vaccination order to proceed

The case, said the judge, brings forward "important and complex" health-care issues "that transcend the interests of those directly involved."
B.C. has fewer COVID-19 patients in hospitals, ICUs

B.C. has fewer COVID-19 patients in hospitals, ICUs

50 new COVID-19 deaths counted in past week
B.C.'s push to vaccinate children against COVID-19 has stalled. So what about Moderna?

B.C.'s push to vaccinate children against COVID-19 has stalled. So what about Moderna?

Vancouver and Victoria continue to have the highest rates of pediatric vaccination.
B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU count and deaths rise

B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU count and deaths rise

Province records 42 COVID-19 deaths in the past week
Canada just introduced new travel rules at the border. Here's what B.C. residents need to know

Canada just introduced new travel rules at the border. Here's what B.C. residents need to know

The rules are changing on Monday.
COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in B.C. as ICU total stays flat

COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in B.C. as ICU total stays flat

Province records another 27 COVID-19 deaths
Everything B.C. residents need to know about the new U.S. travel rules regarding face masks

Everything B.C. residents need to know about the new U.S. travel rules regarding face masks

How will the rule affect flights departing Canada for the U.S.?
Is it COVID-19 or do I just have allergies? What you and your kids need to know

Is it COVID-19 or do I just have allergies? What you and your kids need to know

Alder and birch are the leading allergies for B.C. during tree pollen season.
Four COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from April 3 to 9

Four COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from April 3 to 9

Previous week’s total supplied by BC Centre for Disease Control was two