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Islanders challenge fines for not wearing masks on ferry

Islanders challenge fines for not wearing masks on ferry

Three Vancouver Island residents challenging fines for not wearing masks on a ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Ferries vessel are scheduled for hearings in September with the federal Transportation Appeal Tribunal. The 8:45 a.m.
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ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ has fewer COVID-19 patients in hospitals, ICUs

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ has fewer COVID-19 patients in hospitals, ICUs

50 new COVID-19 deaths counted in past week
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ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s push to vaccinate children against COVID-19 has stalled. So what about Moderna?

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s push to vaccinate children against COVID-19 has stalled. So what about Moderna?

Vancouver and Victoria continue to have the highest rates of pediatric vaccination.
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COVID cases and hospitalizations increasing in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½: health minister

COVID cases and hospitalizations increasing in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½: health minister

For the week April 17-23, there were 372 new COVID-19 cases and 62 COVID-19 hospital admissions in Island Health.
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Victoria man experiencing 22-day lockdown as Shanghai battles latest COVID wave

Victoria man experiencing 22-day lockdown as Shanghai battles latest COVID wave

Victoria’s Stewart Jensen, who relocated to the Changning District two years ago to start a manufacturing plant for his electric cargo-bicycle company Baere Bikes, has been confined to his apartment.
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ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ just introduced new travel rules at the border. Here's what ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ residents need to know

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ just introduced new travel rules at the border. Here's what ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ residents need to know

The rules are changing on Monday.
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Royal Jubilee clinic injects optimism into long-COVID patients

Royal Jubilee clinic injects optimism into long-COVID patients

Island Health has opened a Post COVID Recovery Clinic at Royal Jubilee Hospital.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ as ICU total stays flat

COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ as ICU total stays flat

Province records another 27 COVID-19 deaths
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UBC to keep mask mandate in place until June 30 as sixth COVID wave looms

UBC to keep mask mandate in place until June 30 as sixth COVID wave looms

The University of British Columbia says in a statement there are signs of further Omicron variants and increased case numbers.
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Everything ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ residents need to know about the new U.S. travel rules regarding face masks

Everything ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ residents need to know about the new U.S. travel rules regarding face masks

How will the rule affect flights departing ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ for the U.S.?
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