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COVID-19 update for Dec. 7: Omicron spread sheds confidence in travel | No vaccine requirement for VPD | 946 new cases, 11 deaths over weekend | Health minister says Delta variant more concerning than Omicron

Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C.

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COVID-19 update for Dec. 6: 946 new cases, 11 deaths over three days | Delta variant having 'profound impact' in B.C.: Dix | Canadians growing concerned again over Omicron | Omicron threatens to upend holiday plans

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Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C.

COVID-19: Delta variant more of a concern than Omicron: B.C. health minister

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COVID-19 update for Dec. 4-5: Labour shortage has Canadian companies accommodating unvaccinated | Canada reports 15 cases of Omicron variant | B.C. ahead of curve on booster shots, says Dix

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Province not doing enough to address shortage of 911, ambulance dispatchers: critics

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Call-taker at work in the main E-Comm dispatch centre in Vancouver. E-Comm personnel are the first point of contact for people dialing 911, handing off calls the appropriate police, fire and ambulance dispatchers.

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Study debunks ‘women choose to work less’ myth behind health-care pay gap open in new tab

A study from October 18th showed that Ontario fee-for-service payments to female doctors were 74 per cent of men’s payments.

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WATCH: We took the #lettucetea challenge and...have mixed feelings open in new tab

The hashtag #lettucetea has more than 13 million views, but experts say this supposed sleep aid isn't the next melatonin.

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Treadmill training may help 'manage the effects' of MS open in new tab

Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world, with one in 400, or over 900,000 people, living with the disease.

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Canadians aren't going 'back to normal' this Christmas: poll open in new tab

More people will see family and go to parties than last year, but we're still not back to pre-pandemic levels, according to an Angus Reid poll.

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If your child is afraid of — or refusing — a medical procedure, here’s how to help open in new tab

Discussing and practising all the steps of a medical procedure with children can help them overcome fear.

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COVID-19: Delta variant more of a concern than Omicron: B.C. health minister

Adrian Dix says the Delta variant is disproportionately affecting those who haven’t been vaccinated, citing more than 150 people, most of them unvaccinated, who have been moved from the Northern Health authority to southern hospitals.

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COVID-19 update for Dec. 4-5: Labour shortage has Canadian companies accommodating unvaccinated | Canada reports 15 cases of Omicron variant | B.C. ahead of curve on booster shots, says Dix

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Province not doing enough to address shortage of 911, ambulance dispatchers: critics

"Although we welcome these changes, the hiring increase is not going to increase the shortage of dispatching staff. Most of the positions are basically filling vacancies, only 30 of them are new jobs." — Troy Clifford, president of the Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia

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COVID-19: B.C. ahead of schedule on COVID-19 booster campaign: health minister

B.C. health officials give the latest figures on newly confirmed cases, deaths, recoveries, vaccinations and more.

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COVID-19 update for Dec. 3: 405 new cases, six deaths | 470,000 in B.C. have received third shot | Confusion at Canadian airports over new testing rules

Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C.

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Sold in B.C. - Bitter apricot kernel recalled due to cyanide danger

The recalled product was sold in British Columbia in 180g packages with a best before date of June 20, 2023.

November 27, 2021 Food
Vancouver's hybrid food culture brings a global 'taste of home' to residents

Both the newly-immigrated and long-standing are expanding their taste palates in Vancouver

November 23, 2021 Local News
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Vancouver councillor wants city food services to be less meaty, more plant-based

The city of Vancouver will vote on whether to explore shifting 20 per cent of its food purchases to plant-based products

October 29, 2021 News
Conversations That Matter: Was Popeye wrong?

Meat is often the best ways to get required minerals in the diet

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October 22, 2021 Health
Conversations That Matter: your brain on fruits and veggies

A broad spectrum of vitamins and nutrients are critical to good mental health

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October 8, 2021 Health

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AI helps researchers screen billions of antiviral drugs to find potential COVID-19 treatments

With AI, Dr. Artem Cherkasov and researchers took 19 days, not 10 years, to review 40 billion compounds to find potential COVID-19 drugs

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November 30, 2021 News
COVID-19: B.C. kids aged 5-11 get their shot at vaccine on Day 1 of rollout

Health Minister Adrian Dix said about 104,000 children out of the eligible 350,000 are now registered.

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November 30, 2021 Health
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COVID-19: Children between five and 11 are eligible for vaccinations starting Monday

Health Canada approved the Pfizer vaccine for children aged five to 11 on Nov. 19. This vaccine uses a lower dose of 10 micrograms — one-third of the dose given to older children and adults

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November 29, 2021 Local News
COVID-19 vaccinations for B.C. children aged 5-11 begin Monday

Pfizer's new, two-dose vaccine for young children, approved by Health Canada last Friday, is a milestone in the fight against COVID-19.

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November 24, 2021 Local News
COVID-19: How (and when) B.C. kids aged 5-11 will get vaccinated

B.C. said it will start sending out invitations to book appointments starting Monday, Nov. 29.

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November 24, 2021 Local News

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AI helps researchers screen billions of antiviral drugs to find potential COVID-19 treatments

With AI, Dr. Artem Cherkasov and researchers took 19 days, not 10 years, to review 40 billion compounds to find potential COVID-19 drugs

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November 30, 2021 News
Surrey condo development to include centre for treating veterans and first responders

"We are getting closer every day to being able to serve our veteran community in our brand new facility. Hopefully by next November 2022, we'll be able to hold our first Remembrance Day ceremony at the new Legion Veterans Village." — Tony Moore, President of the Whalley Legion Branch 229.

November 7, 2021 Business
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Condoms and consent: Supreme Court reviews case about B.C. man's alleged condom-use deception

The nonconsensual removal of a condom during sex, also referred to in slang as "stealthing," has made headlines recently, as California became the first U.S. state to outlaw the practice last month, making it a civil offense

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November 3, 2021 Local News
B.C. Premier John Horgan recovering well after biopsy surgery, office says

It says in a statement that Friday's surgery was successful and Horgan is in good spirits.

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October 30, 2021 Local News
Daphne Bramham: Will a 'safe' drug supply ease Vancouver's overdose epidemic?

Opinion: As a harm reduction measure, Vancouver Coastal Health and others want Ottawa to allow drug clubs to give free, tested drugs to members.

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October 29, 2021 News

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The phones went quiet: How COVID cut off escape routes for women in abusive relationships

As the country prepares to mark a day of remembrance on violence against women, activists say the pandemic has made a bad problem worse.

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AI helps researchers screen billions of antiviral drugs to find potential COVID-19 treatments

With AI, Dr. Artem Cherkasov and researchers took 19 days, not 10 years, to review 40 billion compounds to find potential COVID-19 drugs

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New paper casts doubt on trusted Canadian breast cancer screening guidelines

Co-authors question findings of seminal study, say women aged 40 or older should be given mammograms if they want them

November 23, 2021 Women
Conversations That Matter: Sacred and strong — women in First Nations health care

Report details ways to put traditional teachings back into First Nation health care

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November 12, 2021 Health
Condoms and consent: Supreme Court reviews case about B.C. man's alleged condom-use deception

The nonconsensual removal of a condom during sex, also referred to in slang as "stealthing," has made headlines recently, as California became the first U.S. state to outlaw the practice last month, making it a civil offense

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November 3, 2021 Local News

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COVID-19: Research project finds seniors struggled with B.C. Vaccine Card

Simon Fraser University research project finds some seniors struggled with B.C.'s Vaccine Card because of lack of digital literacy

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November 12, 2021 Seniors
Surrey condo development to include centre for treating veterans and first responders

"We are getting closer every day to being able to serve our veteran community in our brand new facility. Hopefully by next November 2022, we'll be able to hold our first Remembrance Day ceremony at the new Legion Veterans Village." — Tony Moore, President of the Whalley Legion Branch 229.

November 7, 2021 Business
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COVID-19: Officials insist booster shot program working, despite more outbreaks in care homes

"I don’t believe our booster program started too late. We waited for the data that showed what the optimal interval was (for booster doses)" Dr. Bonnie Henry said.

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November 2, 2021 Local News
COVID-19: Outbreaks continue to rise at long-term care homes as booster program nears end

According to the latest provincial and regional health authority information there are 28 outbreaks in long-term care, assisted-living and independent-living residences.

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October 31, 2021 Local News
COVID-19: Deadline arrives for certain B.C. health-care workers to be vaccinated or lose their jobs

Workers in long-term care and assisted living homes who refuse vaccination are expected to be terminated on Tuesday

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October 26, 2021 Local News

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The phones went quiet: How COVID cut off escape routes for women in abusive relationships

As the country prepares to mark a day of remembrance on violence against women, activists say the pandemic has made a bad problem worse.

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Condoms and consent: Supreme Court reviews case about B.C. man's alleged condom-use deception

The nonconsensual removal of a condom during sex, also referred to in slang as "stealthing," has made headlines recently, as California became the first U.S. state to outlaw the practice last month, making it a civil offense

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November 3, 2021 Local News
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COVID-19: Pride events to bring 'sense of joy' for LGBTQ+ community hit hard by pandemic

Advocates hope this month's Pride events will bring renewed hope, even if the annual parade will be virtual again, after the mental health of many LGBTQ+ members suffered during the pandemic.

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July 24, 2021 Health
Linessa 21 birth control recalled in Canada due to mispackaged pills

Some packages may be missing pills, contain more than one tablet in a blister pocket, or contain pills in the wrong order.

June 20, 2021 Sexual Health
COVID-19: Worried about having a baby? It might actually be a good time to add to the family

UBC sociology lecturer says why not explore whether this is your time to add to the family

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May 9, 2021 Local News

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