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Canadian land border rules changing again for young children

Canadian land border rules changing again for young children

Those quick trips to Point Roberts will be easier again for families with children under the age of 12 exempt from pre-arrival testing regardless of vaccination status
COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in B.C. as ICU total stays flat

COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in B.C. as ICU total stays flat

Province records another 27 COVID-19 deaths
Everything B.C. residents need to know about the new U.S. travel rules regarding face masks

Everything B.C. residents need to know about the new U.S. travel rules regarding face masks

How will the rule affect flights departing Canada for the U.S.?
Online poll: Optimist readers welcome a potential 2nd booster shot

Online poll: Optimist readers welcome a potential 2nd booster shot

Is potentially four COVID-19 shots over a 15 month span too much? Not so says Optimist readers in our latest online poll
Is it COVID-19 or do I just have allergies? What you and your kids need to know

Is it COVID-19 or do I just have allergies? What you and your kids need to know

Alder and birch are the leading allergies for B.C. during tree pollen season.
Delta students return to further relaxed restrictions

Delta students return to further relaxed restrictions

Graduating students will now be able to take part in more typical celebrations of the past
Masks, COVID screening still in place at Delta Hospital

Masks, COVID screening still in place at Delta Hospital

Masks still required in all health-care settings
Delta brewery hoping to convert its temporary outdoor seating

Delta brewery hoping to convert its temporary outdoor seating

Council agreed with a staff recommendation that the application does not need to go to a public hearing
New counting method prompts B.C. COVID-19 deaths to rise

New counting method prompts B.C. COVID-19 deaths to rise

B.C. hospitals have 364 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19
Former BC NDP government PR exec lobbying for vaccine maker

Former BC NDP government PR exec lobbying for vaccine maker

Ex-Ministry of Health communications director now working on behalf of AstraZeneca