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Canada records more than 2M COVID-19 cases; health-care workers brace for spike

January 3, 2022

piquenewsmagazine.com – More provinces have tightened public health restrictions as the Omicron variant sent Canada’s COVID-19 cases soaring past the two million mark and raised fears of a post-holiday hospital spike. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1475617497042669569


Canada advises against cruising internationally in wake of surging COVID-19 cases

vancouverisawesome.com – The Port of Vancouver plans to welcome cruise ship passengers for the 2022 season but Canada says locals should not sail outside of the country. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1477674797341499392


CERB helped Canadians during COVID-19 — but not the most vulnerable

piquenewsmagazine.com – Canadians with disabilities were hit hardest during the pandemic. CERB limitations meant that many of them were left financially unsupported. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1477689897041514503


Between Shifts Theatre presents new play this spring

squamishchief.com – ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ is set to take the stage with Amy Reid in the new year. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1477765394483924992


BCTF calls on province to implement more COVID-19 measures in schools

piquenewsmagazine.com – The union is recommending a number of actions, including setting up a rapid testing regime for students and staff and providing free N95 masks. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1476216438146830339


BC SPCA has some advice for pet owners during cold snap

castanet.net – The BC SPCA has a few tips, including having a jacket or booties. The non-profit urges you to keep your pet indoors during extreme cold temperatures. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1476783927343955969


B.C. changing priority for COVID booster shots as Omicron spreads

piquenewsmagazine.com – The province is ramping up vaccination efforts around B.C. in the face of the spread of Omicron variant, including who receives their third COVID-19 vaccine. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1477031810567749639


A Vancouver photographer just captured this spellbinding bubble freezing action (VIDEO)

vancouverisawesome.com – Thanks to Metro Vancouver’s frigid temperatures during the latest cold snap a photographer was able to capture a bubble freeze over in a beautiful video. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1476941213571948546


Teck camps crucial to development of many local athletes

December 31, 2021

piquenewsmagazine.com – Teck Regional Snow camps held in Whistler have proved to be a crucial step in the development of many local cross-country athletes Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1474836092553551872


Redemption Song: Whistler’s Laura Nedelak pens ode to Fairy Creek Land Defenders

piquenewsmagazine.com – Whistler singer-songwriter Laura Nedelak’s new song, “Ancients Fall,” is an ode to the Fairy Creek Land Defenders protesting old-growth logging. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1474247715454210048


Perfect Snowboards For Freestyle Sessions At Whistler Blackcomb

thepinnaclelist.com – Whistler Blackcomb is one of the busiest ski resorts on the continent of North America – it has over 2 million visitors a year. Many of the events for the 2010 Winter Olympics were held here and the … Tweeted by @ThePinnacleList https://twitter.com/ThePinnacleList/status/1474941697855348743


How the holiday buying season adds fuel to a rapidly warming planet

piquenewsmagazine.com – A big part of coming to terms with consumption and climate change involves acknowledging the inordinate consumption and climate impact of the wealthy. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1475213579766751235


What's streaming in Canada for December

December 27, 2021

piquenewsmagazine.com – Here are the most binge-able TV shows and movies to watch on Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime and Disney+ in Canada this month. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1474116613607616538


Trailer containing $10K worth of kids’ XC ski gear stolen from Pemberton club

piquenewsmagazine.com – Donations pour in for Spud Valley Nordics after cargo trailer theft on Thursday from Nairn Falls Campground Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1474775694752329728


Tinsel Tales: Heartwarming holiday stories for the jolliest time of year

piquenewsmagazine.com – Like, say, after nearly two years of a global pandemic, an increasingly polarized political climate, and the worst inflation Canada has seen in years. (Geez, Debbie Downer over here …) The holidays h… Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1474834834031665154


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