the Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The first COVID-19 case reaches the community of Klahoose First Nation, on Cortes Island, B.C. as families settle in for lock down.
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First confirmed COVID case on Cortes Island
The first confirmed case of COVID 19 on Cortes Island was announced this morning.
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COVID 19 spreading through the north of BC
By Fran Yanor, The Rocky Mountain Goat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Vancouver and Fraser Valley may be the COVID-19 hotspots in B.C., but the virus is now spreading through the north with relative speed, through similar pathways, and straining the healthcare system, said a Northern Health official.
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COVID 19 in Campbell River and North Vancouver Island
There was a COVID 19 outbreak at the Discovery Harbour Care Centre in Campbell River, where a staff person tested positive on Thursday, November 19th.
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Downtown Eastside: Vancouver’s Poorest have the highest COVID rates
By Jen St. Denis, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Three months ago, the part of Vancouver that includes the Downtown Eastside had the lowest number of COVID-19 cases in the city.
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