Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Tourism marketers spread the word on vaccine requirements

A number of visitors are forgetting their proof of vaccination in their hotel rooms or bringing the wrong kinds of documents.

Sep 17, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

Plethora of pandemic puppies putting pressure on vets, trainers and daycares

A puppy-purchasing boom during the COVID-19 pandemic is limiting access to veterinarians and trainers. Many are reporting a waitlist.

Sep 17, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

North Shore teens offered COVID shots in high school

High school students in some North Vancouver and West Vancouver secondary schools are being offered COVID-19 vaccinations

Sep 16, 2021 4:46 PM Read more >

Experts say 'game changer' needed to inspire unvaccinated B.C. residents

At this rate, it would take an additional two months to get everyone vaccinated...and only if they are willing to do it.

Sep 16, 2021 3:40 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at new high since May

B.C. hospitals have 291 patients fighting COVID-19 – up three from yesterday.

Sep 16, 2021 3:08 PM Read more >

North Shore records 116 new COVID cases

The number of new cases in North Van, West Van remains over 100 for the third week in a row

Sep 16, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Seven new COVID-19 deaths push B.C. death toll to 1,873

ICU wards see decline in COVID-19 patients for first time since August 25

Sep 15, 2021 2:57 PM Read more >

The Mu variant is here in B.C. Here's what you need to know.

Is the Mu variant as much of a risk to B.C. residents as the Delta?

Sep 14, 2021 4:57 PM Read more >

Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients fill B.C. hospitals

B.C. has 288 COVID-19 patients in hospitals – highest count since May 28

Sep 14, 2021 3:49 PM Read more >

B.C. health minister defends COVID vax order for health-care workers

All B.C. health-care workers must be vaccinated by Oct. 26.

Sep 14, 2021 2:08 PM Read more >