Despite only having 6 percent of the population, Northern BC responsible for 27 percent of all new COVID-19 cases in BC
B.C. is reporting 667 new cases of COVID-19, including two epi-linked cases, for a total of 196,433 cases in the province.
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Northern Health working to determine if Dawson Creek "Freedom" protesters will be fined for failing show to vaccine status
Health officials are implementing more restrictions in Northeastern B.C. to combat lower vaccination rates and increasing cases of COVID-19.
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Vancouver
Final COVID-19 update of the week includes 13 deaths in just 24 hours in B.C.
Another 13 people have died in the latest 24-hour period examined by public health officials, the province said in its final COVID-19 update of the week.
Metro Vancouver cancels wastewater treatment plant deal after delays
The head of the Metro Vancouver Regional District says it has lost confidence in the contractor hired to build a wastewater treatment plant in North Vancouver, B.C., and has terminated its contract with the company.
Constitutional challenge of vaccine card filed by 2 B.C. women
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.
Terrace
One patient has died in COVID-19 outbreak at Wrinch Memorial Hospital in Hazelton
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All Native Basketball Tournament set to return in February 2022
Tournament president Peter Haugan says the event's committee has decided not to host a qualifying tournament in November. Instead, all teams will be invited to the full tournament, which is set to begin on February 13th, 2022.
B.C. adds new restrictions for Northern communities east of Kitwanga as COVID-19 continues to spread
For everywhere in the region east of Kitwanga, all personal gatherings are restricted to only those who are fully vaccinated and limited to 5 people indoors and 25 outdoors. Bars and nightclubs will also be closed.
Vancouver Island
Saanichton mother waited an hour and 40 minutes to hear back from ambulance dispatch
When she called 911 and requested an ambulance, she was told it would be a long wait. After half an hour waiting for an ambulance dispatcher to take her call, she hung up — because by the she’d already arrived at Saanich Peninsula Hospital by taxi.
Vancouver Island adds 59 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths
The new cases were among 667 cases found across the province over the past 24 hours.
Mount Washington holding job fair ahead of winter season
One of Vancouver Island’s largest private employers is on the hunt for new talent and is looking to hire a significant number of new workers this weekend.
Canada
Testing shows high concentrations of fuel in tank at Iqaluit's water treatment plant
The City of Iqaluit says testing shows a high concentration of fuel in a tank that supplies water to the Nunavut capital.
COVID-19 in Alberta: 16 more deaths, 1,051 new cases on Friday
Hospitalizations remain high but continue to trend downward with 1,000 COVID-19 patients in hospital, including 229 in intensive care units.
Constitutional challenge of vaccine card filed by 2 B.C. women
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.
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U.S. says it will permit entry of Canadian travellers with mixed vaccine doses
The U.S. says it will allow Canadians into the country who have received a mixed COVID-19 vaccine schedule, when the U.S. opens its borders to fully vaccinated travellers on Nov. 8.
Military's human resources officer under investigation for 'historic' sex misconduct allegations
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Polar bears in the summer: Vancouver man wins prestigious wildlife photography prize
Martin Gregus of Vancouver won the Rising Star Portfolio Award at the Natural History Museum’s 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition for his summertime photos of polar bears.
Ontario premier reveals new details on province's reopening plan
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is finalizing its plans to exit the final stage of its reopening plan in order to 'cautiously lift more public health measures' currently in place.
Authorities call fatal stabbing of U.K. MP David Amess a terrorist act
A long-serving member of Parliament was stabbed to death Friday during a meeting with constituents at a church in England, in what police said was a terrorist incident. A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with the attack, which united Britain's fractious politicians in shock and sorrow.
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Alta. woman charged with 1st-degree murder in death of toddler
A two-year-old’s death in central Alberta has been ruled a homicide.