Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

B.C. extends gap between vaccine doses to 16 weeks as rollout accelerates

Younger British Columbians may be able to receive some protection in spring rather than summer

Mar 1, 2021 10:43 AM Read more >

Number of British Columbians monitored for COVID-19 rises to seven-week high

Seven more COVID-19-related deaths brings death toll from virus in B.C. to 1,355.

Feb 26, 2021 3:51 PM Read more >

3 schools in North Van accounted for almost 40 per cent of COVID warnings

Over half of all coronavirus warnings have been sent this month in North Vancouver

Feb 25, 2021 6:01 PM Read more >

Dr. Bonnie Henry calls anti-mask rhetoric, threats 'incredibly challenging'

Health Minister Adrian Dix urging a more respectful debate

Feb 25, 2021 4:46 PM Read more >

Number of new COVID cases stable but high on North Shore

There were 141 new cases of COVID reported in North Vancouver and West Vancouver for week ending Feb. 20

Feb 25, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

Second vaccine doses exceed first doses as shipments ramp up

Second doses have been delayed for weeks amid ongoing vaccine shortages

Feb 25, 2021 2:06 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 deaths spike to 10 in past day

The province's death toll from the virus had been trending lower during the past two weeks.

Feb 25, 2021 1:34 PM Read more >

BCCDC flags 14 Vancouver flights exposed to COVID-19

Passengers who travelled aboard these Metro Vancouver flights are encouraged to self-monitor for symptoms

Feb 25, 2021 12:21 PM Read more >

COVID-19 survey seeks vaccinated and unvaccinated participants

Doctors are looking to monitor the safety of the doses. Investigators hope to enrol 300,000 participants per vaccine across Canada.

Feb 25, 2021 11:32 AM Read more >

Bowen Islanders getting the vaccine: what we know and what we don't

As Bowen Island is part of West Vancouver's health area, we don't yet know if Bowen Island will have a vaccination clinic

Feb 25, 2021 11:26 AM Read more >