Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

London Drugs implementing mandatory vaccination policy for employees

The new policy, which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved vaccine, kicks in Nov. 1

Aug 31, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

'Pandemic of the unvaccinated': Case rates 10 times higher among unvaccinated British Columbians

There are now 176 people hospitalized with the virus in B.C. and 91 people in intensive care.

Aug 31, 2021 12:45 PM Read more >

Coma, hospitalization convinced vaccine-hesitant B.C. man to get jab

Dave Garcia says the ordeal was a wake-up call for him and his family.

Aug 31, 2021 10:44 AM Read more >

Businesses blast B.C.'s COVID-19 consultation record

Late August mask mandate is the latest surprise for business groups in the province.

Aug 31, 2021 10:23 AM Read more >

COVID-19 cases decline, but serious infections rise in B.C.

Unvaccinated people continue to drive infections and hospitalizations.

Aug 30, 2021 4:08 PM Read more >

Vaccine passports: Expert says B.C. should be 'on standby to get hacked'

Expert warning comes after hackers targeted Quebec's systems.

Aug 30, 2021 8:13 AM Read more >

New and serious COVID-19 cases rise across B.C.

New cases, hospitalizations and ICU patient counts hit new months-high levels August 27.

Aug 27, 2021 3:04 PM Read more >

Businesses that resist vaccine passport program could be forced to close: B.C. government

More details about the program will be released before Sept. 13.

Aug 27, 2021 9:54 AM Read more >

New Westminster Teachers’ Union urges students to get vaccinated, wear masks

Province and district map out COVID-19 back-to-school plans during

Aug 27, 2021 8:30 AM Read more >

Daily COVID-19 case counts in B.C. highest since May 1

The 724 new infections detected in the past day is at the highest level since May 1.

Aug 26, 2021 4:03 PM Read more >