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Thank the vaccinated! B.C. starts lifting COVID-19 restrictions

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 10, 2022 by Britt SantowskiMarch 10, 2022

As people in B.C. continue to step up and become vaccinated in record numbers, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have decreased, leading the provincial health officer to lift additional public health orders. As of Friday, March 11, 2022, B.C.’s indoor mask … Continue reading →

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336 new BC COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths, 388 (down) hospitalized, and 52 (down) in ICU: March 10

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 10, 2022 by Britt SantowskiMarch 10, 2022

As of Thursday, March 10, 2022, 90.7% (4,521,678) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 86.6% (4,316,745) have received their second dose. In addition, 93.3% (4,326,900) of eligible people 12 … Continue reading →

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274 new BC COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths, 405 (down) hospitalized, and 58 (down) in ICU: March 9, 2022

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 9, 2022 by Britt SantowskiMarch 10, 2022

As of Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 90.7% (4,521,087) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 86.6% (4,315,064) have received their second dose. In addition, 93.3% (4,326,413) of eligible people 12 … Continue reading →

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Expert panel urges safer supply, evidence-based system of care to reduce deaths from illicit drugs

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 9, 2022 by Britt SantowskiMarch 9, 2022

A panel of subject-matter experts convened by the BC Coroners Service is calling for increased access to a safer supply of drugs and creation of an evidence-based continuum of care to better support substance users and reduce the number of illicit … Continue reading →

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New Indigenous-focused graduation requirement a powerful commitment to a more inclusive and equitable K-12 education system

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 9, 2022 by Britt SantowskiMarch 9, 2022

(Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is celebrating the March 4th announcement by the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and the BC Ministry of Education introducing a new Indigenous-focused graduation requirement … Continue reading →

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254 new BC COVID-19 cases, 1 death, 419 (down) hospitalized, and 63 (same) in ICU: March 8, 2022

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 8, 2022 by Britt SantowskiMarch 8, 2022

As of Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 90.7% (4,520,355) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 86.5% (4,312,590) have received their second dose. In addition, 93.3% (4,325,764) of eligible people 12 … Continue reading →

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Short closures planned on Malahat near Tunnel Hill to clear debris

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 8, 2022 by Britt SantowskiMarch 8, 2022

A series of short closures and delays on the Malahat (Highway 1) between Finlayson Arm Road and Tunnel Hill are planned for March 9 to 12, 2022. A total of eight closures of as long as 15 minutes each on March 9 and … Continue reading →

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997 new BC COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths, 449 (down) hospitalized, and 63 (down) in ICU: March 5-7, 2022 (3 days)

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 7, 2022 by Britt SantowskiMarch 7, 2022

As of Monday, March 7, 2022, 90.7% (4,520,196) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 86.5% (4,311,761) have received their second dose. In addition, 93.3% (4,325,628) of eligible people 12 … Continue reading →

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Canada to ship millions of COVID rapid tests country-wide, free of charge.

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 4, 2022 by Britt SantowskiMarch 4, 2022

Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, welcomed the Royal Assent in Parliament of Bill C-10 – An Act respecting certain measures related to COVID-19. This bill provides Health Canada with $2.5 billion in funding and the statutory authority to … Continue reading →

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Rapid tests for people 60+ at pharmacies

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 4, 2022 by Britt SantowskiMarch 4, 2022

Starting March 7, 2022, rapid antigen test kits will be available through community pharmacies to people aged 60 and older. Eligible individuals can pick up one kit containing five tests every 28 days from participating pharmacies at no cost. Individuals … Continue reading →

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