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U.S. Congresswoman calls for immediate reopening of Point Roberts border

U.S. Congresswoman calls for immediate reopening of Point Roberts border

“The status quo is simply unacceptable.”
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LBA planting honours Dr. Bonnie Henry, pollinators, and local business

LBA planting honours Dr. Bonnie Henry, pollinators, and local business

West Coast Seeds has raised around $225,000 for Food Banks Canada through seed sales
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Point Roberts grocery store could close amid border closure

Point Roberts grocery store could close amid border closure

Owner of International Marketplace says she has run out of options
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New and active COVID-19 infections stay low in B.C.

New and active COVID-19 infections stay low in B.C.

One more death raises B.C.'s pandemic death toll to 1,744.
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1.1 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in B.C.

1.1 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in B.C.

Seventy-six per cent of those age 12 and up have had a first dose. The province's goal is to reach more than 80 per cent with first doses by mid-July.
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B.C. intake of AstraZeneca vaccine on decline following NACI recommendations

B.C. intake of AstraZeneca vaccine on decline following NACI recommendations

Doses administered have fallen from 6,000 daily to 4,000 over the past week
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B.C. records 56 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths in past day

B.C. records 56 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths in past day

77.7% of B.C. adults now said to be vaccinated with at least one dose.
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'Unfair': Canadians react to new exemption for fully vaccinated travellers

'Unfair': Canadians react to new exemption for fully vaccinated travellers

Children will still need to quarantine
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Everything fully vaccinated travellers need to know about Canada's new travel requirements (INFOGRAPHIC)

Everything fully vaccinated travellers need to know about Canada's new travel requirements (INFOGRAPHIC)

Fully vaccinated travellers must have a paper or digital copy of their vaccination documentation
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More border reopening plans to be unveiled in coming weeks: Trudeau

More border reopening plans to be unveiled in coming weeks: Trudeau

Fully vaccinated Canadians can return to the country without quarantine effective July 5
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