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COVID-19: Is it safe to wear a mask around the chin when not using it?

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An infectious disease physician answers viewer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic including whether it’s safe to pull a mask around the chin when it’s not in use.
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COVID-19: Are vaccines safe for pregnant women?

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Two infectious disease specialists answer viewer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, including if it will be safe for pregnant women and if vaccinated people can still spread the virus to others.
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Doctors weigh in on Canada’s 2nd wave restrictions

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Doctors answer questions about COVID-19 including where the spread is likely happening and whether more provinces should implement stricter measures.
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Indigenous people overrepresented in B.C. overdose deaths

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New data shows that Indigenous people are overrepresented in the current spike of opioid overdoses, in part because of limited access to services and the barriers caused by systemic racism in health care.
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Spike in condo fees pushes B.C. to change insurance system

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A steep spike in condominium fees pushes B.C. to announce changes to the province's insurance system.
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B.C. sees highest number of overdoses deaths in May

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B.C. recorded 170 overdose deaths in May — the highest number in a single month — and more than the province has seen from COVID-19.
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'We will always stand ready to support minority-language communities': Trudeau

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says its "good news" that the Supreme Court of Canada is ordering the government of British Columbia to pay the province's sole French-language school board more than $7 million for violating charter rights.
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Ontario models predict up to 6,500 COVID-19 cases a day

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Ontario's latest COVID-19 modelling data suggests COVID-19 cases are growing exponentially, and the province could be in the midst of a surge during the holiday season.
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Harbour Air banks on B.C. tourists, adds routes

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Most airlines have reduced their routes because of COVID-19-related travel restrictions, but British Columbia’s Harbour Air has expanded routes, hoping to attract tourists from within the province.
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Luck and sound decisions helped B.C. avoid worst-case COVID-19 scenario

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British Columbia avoided the worst-case scenario during the COVID-19 pandemic largely because of its well co-ordinated messaging, sound decisions and a little bit of luck.
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People in their 20s, early 30s most susceptible to coronavirus right now, says infectious disease researcher

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Whether it's because they're returning to work or socializing more, COVID-19 is becoming more common in young people, says infectious disease researcher Craig Jenne.
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Some B.C. residents turn on visiting Albertans over COVID-19 fears

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Fears over COVID-19 have led some residents of British Columbia's Interior to turn on visiting Albertans.
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Many students stay away as B.C. schools reopen

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Many students stayed away from the classroom and continued with online learning as schools reopened in British Columbia for the remainder of the year.
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Canadian Forces Snowbirds jet crashes in Kamloops, B.C.

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A Canadian Forces Snowbirds jet has crashed in Kamloops, B.C. Mike Trafford, who was a witness to the scene, describes what he saw.
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Video shows Canadian Forces Snowbirds crash in Kamloops

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A witness captured the moments before a Canadian Forces Snowbirds jet crashed in Kamloops, B.C.
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B.C. tourist attractions look for local support

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Many B.C. tourist attractions are pivoting their focus from international tourism to visitors from within the province, with the hope they can recover some of the business lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Infectious disease specialist tackles key topics related to COVID-19

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Dr. Isaac Bogoch says a small, new vaccine trial by a U.S. company has passed some preliminary hurdles, but notes 'it's very, very early' on the path to finding a safe vaccine.
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Fitness facilities, gyms adapt for reopening in B.C.

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Some indoor fitness facilities and gyms are reopening in British Columbia as the province enters Phase 2 of its pandemic response but have had to adapt to follow strict requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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B.C. schools will reopen part-time in June

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In-person attendance is voluntary, and schools will have to follow rigorous cleaning procedures and health guidelines.
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B.C. unveils COVID-19 reopening plans

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Just in time for the Victoria Day long weekend, British Columbians can look forward to small dinner parties, backyard barbecues and hugs with family.
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In time for long weekend, B.C. allows gatherings of up to six people

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B.C. is easing its COVID-19 restrictions just in time for the long weekend. The province is allowing groups of up to six people to gather.
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B.C. Liberal leader to step down after election loss

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Andrew Wilkinson resigned as leader of the B.C. Liberal Party, two days after the party had its worst provincial election outcome in decades.
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B.C. has small population of giant ‘murder hornets’

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Experts in B.C. say there is a small number of Asian giant hornets, dubbed “murder hornets,” in the province and the risk to humans is low.
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Kamloops' mayor and fire chief provide update on Snowbirds' crash

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Kamloops, B.C.'s mayor and fire chief provide an update on the Snowbirds' crash that happened Sunday.