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New COVID-19 cases in B.C. spike above 400

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. spike above 400

Active infections rise above 2,000 for first time since June 8.
Try out a new sport this weekend: rogaining with Bowen Island Trail Society

Try out a new sport this weekend: rogaining with Bowen Island Trail Society

BITS is hosting a runner and family-friendly “Rogaine” event on Aug 7.
New permitting for organized sports, activities on Bowen municipal lands adopted

New permitting for organized sports, activities on Bowen municipal lands adopted

New use of public places bylaw passed July 29
New and active COVID-19 infections in B.C. soar

New and active COVID-19 infections in B.C. soar

B.C. has no new COVID-19 deaths; one such death in past week.
Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. highest since June 11

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. highest since June 11

Province records one COVID-19 death in the past six days.
Smoky skies sticking around: Air quality advisory still in effect in Metro Vancouver

Smoky skies sticking around: Air quality advisory still in effect in Metro Vancouver

Windy conditions could help clear the air of wildfire smoke from B.C.'s interior and Washington state.
New instrument aims to aid ocean research into microplastics

New instrument aims to aid ocean research into microplastics

Ocean Diagnostics says its sampling device Ascension will 'revolutionize microplastics science
New air quality advisory issued for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

New air quality advisory issued for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

Smoke expected to clear up by Tuesday's wind forecast
West Van COVID vaccine clinic shuts its doors

West Van COVID vaccine clinic shuts its doors

The North Van clinic remains open all week for appointments and walk-ins
More than three million British Columbians fully vaccinated

More than three million British Columbians fully vaccinated

Active infections rose to a six-week high of 1,231.