Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Non-essential travel restrictions at Canada-U.S. border extended to Feb. 21, 2021

Restrictions on non-essential travel between Canada and the United States will be extended until at least Feb. 21, 2021. 

Jan 21, 2021 1:01 PM Read more >

Daughter finally gets essential-visitor status for mom with Alzheimer's

Jan 21, 2021 9:28 AM Read more >

Hospitalizations from COVID-19 in B.C. fall to level last seen in November

Death toll from the pandemic in B.C. passes 1,100 with 14 new fatalities

Jan 20, 2021 3:55 PM Read more >

B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency due to COVID-19 pandemic

B.C. is currently in the longest state of emergency in provincial history.

Jan 20, 2021 10:24 AM Read more >

Dr. Bonnie Henry: Maximizing the benefit of limited vaccine supply

A commentary by B.C.’s provincial health officer.

Jan 20, 2021 9:29 AM Read more >

B.C. has fewest COVID-19 hospitalizations in more than six weeks

Number of those actively infected stays comparatively low

Jan 19, 2021 2:49 PM Read more >

Pfizer will not ship any vaccine doses to Canada next week

Pharmaceutical giant will only ship 82% of previously guaranteed doses this week

Jan 19, 2021 12:38 PM Read more >

Rapid tests urged for B.C. care homes amid COVID-19 vaccine delays

Burnaby-based BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) issued the plea Tuesday

Jan 19, 2021 9:31 AM Read more >

Hundreds of thousands waiting for B.C. recovery benefit

Jan 19, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

Canadians can get slapped with a hefty $5,000 fine for a 'questionable' COVID-19 travel document

You could also be denied boarding

Jan 18, 2021 4:20 PM Read more >