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Constitutional challenge mounted against B.C. vaccine passports

Constitutional challenge mounted against B.C. vaccine passports

Health issues prevent vaccination, women claim.
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Two B.C. women file constitutional challenge of vaccine card

Two B.C. women file constitutional challenge of vaccine card

VANCOUVER — Two British Columbia women who say doctors advised them against getting COVID-19 vaccines have filed a constitutional challenge of the province's vaccine passport. A petition filed in B.C.
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B.C. announces further COVID-19 restrictions to curb transmission in Northern Health

B.C. announces further COVID-19 restrictions to curb transmission in Northern Health

58 critically ill people airlifted out of the hospitals in the north
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More COVID restrictions announced in Northern B.C.

More COVID restrictions announced in Northern B.C.

25 critical care patients from the Peace Region flown to southern hospitals
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Serious COVID-19 infections keep rising across B.C.

Serious COVID-19 infections keep rising across B.C.

Nine more die from COVID-19; hospitalizations highest since May.
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B.C. announces further COVID-19 restrictions to curb transmission in Northern Health

B.C. announces further COVID-19 restrictions to curb transmission in Northern Health

58 critically ill people airlifted out of the hospitals in the north
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218 COVID-19 cases reported in Northeast B.C. last week

218 COVID-19 cases reported in Northeast B.C. last week

Between Oct. 3 to 9, there were 115 cases in the North Peace, 100 in the South Peace, and 3 in Fort Nelson
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Fort St. John firefighters show their support for healthcare workers

Fort St. John firefighters show their support for healthcare workers

Fort St. John firefighters are proving that a bouquet of flowers and plenty of kind words can go a long way in boosting morale for local healthcare workers.
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Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Hand sanitizer containing elevated levels of acetaldehyde may increase the risk of cancer.
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Northern Health reports three more COVID-19 deaths, following seven from long weekend

Northern Health reports three more COVID-19 deaths, following seven from long weekend

There were also 67 new cases confirmed in Northern Health Wednesday
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