Skip to content

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Back-to-school in B.C. won't be as 'near normal' as planned: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Back-to-school in B.C. won't be as 'near normal' as planned: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Details of B.C.'s back-to-school plans for 2021/22 will be released next week
Read more >
COVID-19 restrictions expanded across entire Interior Health area

COVID-19 restrictions expanded across entire Interior Health area

People 12+ in the Interior Health region must wear masks again in indoor, public spaces.
Read more >
Dr. Bonnie takes heat online for posing maskless in selfies (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

Dr. Bonnie takes heat online for posing maskless in selfies (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

Vancouverites are sharing their thoughts on social media following the appearance.
Read more >
Opinion: Dr. Henry gets (rightfully) roasted for no-mask selfies at BC Lions game

Opinion: Dr. Henry gets (rightfully) roasted for no-mask selfies at BC Lions game

Dr. Bonnie Henry seen without a mask posing in close proximity with other unmasked people sends the wrong message
Read more >
Fourth wave of unvaccinated could force renewal of restrictions, experts say

Fourth wave of unvaccinated could force renewal of restrictions, experts say

About 4.6 million of B.C.'s 5.1 million population are age 12 and older and eligible for vaccination.
Read more >
Mass coronavirus infections among B.C. children projected if no further measures taken: scientists

Mass coronavirus infections among B.C. children projected if no further measures taken: scientists

Close to 7,800 infections per day among children aged 0-19 could be expected by mid-October under the status quo, according to new modelling
Read more >
B.C.'s COVID-19 cases spike as vaccinations dwindle

B.C.'s COVID-19 cases spike as vaccinations dwindle

COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to highest level since June.
Read more >
31 new cases: New Westminster's COVID numbers are still climbing

31 new cases: New Westminster's COVID numbers are still climbing

This week's data brings an end to a trend of quintupling case counts, which were down to one just four weeks ago
Read more >
Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. rise to another three-month high

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. rise to another three-month high

Younger people fuel the recent rise in infections.
Read more >
New Westminster COVID vaccination rates still growing, but slowing

New Westminster COVID vaccination rates still growing, but slowing

Second-dose vaccination rates for younger people are continuing to climb, but 50+ vaccination has stalled
Read more >