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B.C. health officials provide update on respiratory season

This announcement comes after what health officials called a 'winter surge' in respiratory illnesses at the end of last year, which hit the province hard.

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Third wave of COVID-19: B.C. adds 3,289 cases, 18 deaths over the weekend

VANCOUVER --
Another 3,289 cases of COVID-19 and 18 related deaths were recorded over the weekend in British Columbia, which is grappling with its record-breaking third wave of the pandemic.
The province has now identified a total of 112,829 coronavirus infections and suffered 1,513 fatalities since the start of the global crisis.
Speaking at her COVID-19 briefing on Monday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry once again stressed the importance of following all restrictions and guidelines to keep everyone safe until they can be vaccinated.
"It is our collective efforts that have made the difference so far," Henry said.
"To get to the end as quickly as possible, there are things we need to do now and that includes staying home, staying in your immediate neighbourhood as much as possible."

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Forget the pomp: Lt.- gov.'s pooch takes the stage at Throne Speech

VANCOUVER --
The gun salute and honour guard that usually precedes the delivery of the government’s Throne Speech in Victoria has gone to the dogs.
Due to the pandemic, the usual pomp and ceremony was gone, but Lt.- Gov. Janet Austin’s canine companion made a special appearance.
After being coaxed to the historic stairs, Vice Regal Macduff Austin-Chester climbed up to greet Premier John Horgan, ahead of her honour. All of the adorable antics were caught on camera.
Macduff is no stranger to the spotlight. His Instagram account has more than 1,500 followers. He’s described as the “charming and self-confident Vice Regal Canine Consort” to the lieutenant governor.

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Surgery delays in B.C.: COVID-19 hospitalizations affecting elective surgeries says health minister

Elective surgeries are being impacted in B.C. for the first time since the province relaunched its surgical rooms in May of 2020.

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Ford Mustangs caught street racing at double the speed limit in Surrey: RCMP

Four Ford Mustangs were recently seized in Surrey for allegedly going more than twice the speed limit while street racing.

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Vaccinating first responders: Surrey and White Rock fire and RCMP get vaccines, Vancouver waits

VANCOUVER --
Firefighers and RCMP members in Surrey and White Rock are being offered early COVID-19 vaccinations due to their cities’ high infection rates.
The new program applies to officers and civilian staff at detachments in both cities, as well as firefighters, and comes as a third wave of coronavirus infections grips the province.
Sgt. Elenore Sturko said getting the vaccines will mean she is no longer at risk of unknowingly spreading the vaccine to community members or her family.
“This is a great morale boost...knowing that the chance of me inadvertently spreading the virus, as a result of the work that I do, is reduced a lot,” she said, just minutes after receiving her COVID-19 shot.

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Greater Victoria School District looking at cost-saving measures to overcome $7M deficit

VICTORIA --
As a result of lower student enrolment and a drastically reduced surplus, the Greater Victoria School District (SD61) is facing a $7-million budget deficit for the 2020-2021 year.
For almost two decades, SD61 has depended on underspending on its operations and programs to balance its budget. It says it has used between $3-million and $10-million to balance the budget since 2013. The school district says it relies on a budget surplus accumulated during the current year to balance the budget of the following year.
“That’s great when enrolment is growing and you can find some of those efficiencies and you have those big carry-forwards every year,” said SD61 secretary treasurer Kim Morris on Monday. “This year with COVID we have an enrolment decline and so the surplus just isn’t projected to be eight or 10 or $17-million like it was last year.”

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'My heart is so full': Owner reunited with missing elderly dog in Surrey

After 10 long days of searching and worrying, a Surrey, B.C., woman has been reunited with her elderly dog.

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'Careless use of a firearm' among charges approved in 2020 New Westminster shooting

Charges have been approved nearly a year after police were called to a home in New Westminster for reports of a shooting.

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10 Canucks players back on ice after COVID-19 outbreak sweeps through team

Ten Canucks players have returned to the ice after more than 25 players and staff were impacted by COVID-19.

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