Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Unpaid COVID-19 fines will now lead to driver's licence denial

The "refuse to issue" will apply to all outstanding fines issued and will be applied retroactively.

May 12, 2021 3:02 PM Read more >

These new maps show which B.C. communities are COVID-19 hot spots

So far, the maps have only shown COVID-19 'hot spots' in local health areas, rather than at the community health service area level.

May 12, 2021 2:46 PM Read more >

‘30-somethings, it’s your time’: People 30+ in B.C. can book COVID-19 vaccinations

Vancouver residents aged 36-39 were being contacted for bookings starting Tuesday

May 12, 2021 9:13 AM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccinations hit daily record in B.C. as new infections keep falling

Two more people die from COVID-19 in B.C., raising the province's death toll to 1,624

May 11, 2021 4:16 PM Read more >

Variants could toss curveball at pandemic recovery

Travel restrictions for British Columbians are likely to loosen this summer

May 11, 2021 1:40 PM Read more >

COVID-19: B.C. to release maps that show hot spots at community level

So far, the maps have only shown COVID-19 'hot spots' in local health areas, rather than at the community health service area level. 

May 11, 2021 12:51 PM Read more >

B.C. introduces sick-pay legislation

Legislation is meant to bridge gap to federal support

May 11, 2021 10:53 AM Read more >

‘Freer’ and ‘more normal’ summer possible if 70% of Canadians get first dose: Trudeau

B.C. has vaccinated 48% of eligible population

May 11, 2021 9:51 AM Read more >

Burnaby man put in a coma by COVID-19 just ran a half-marathon

Vince Li has come all the way back

May 11, 2021 9:15 AM Read more >

Dr. Bonnie Henry urges B.C. child-care workers to get vaccinated

School staff have very high rates of immunization, but the same isn't true for child-care workers, Henry said at her May 10 briefing

May 11, 2021 8:57 AM Read more >