Skip to content

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Grant-application process now open for B.C. businesses impacted by COVID-19 'circuit breaker'

Grant-application process now open for B.C. businesses impacted by COVID-19 'circuit breaker'

Funding could provide up to $10,000 for businesses of any size
Read more >
New COVID exposures – again – for Richard McBride, Glenbrook schools in New West

New COVID exposures – again – for Richard McBride, Glenbrook schools in New West

Exposures happened at the two New Westminster schools on April 8, following on the heels of news of a previous exposure at both schools April 6 and 7
Read more >
Canada on track to accept Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clot concerns

Canada on track to accept Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clot concerns

Six cases of blood clots possibly linked to 6.8m doses administered.
Read more >
B.C. schools will remain open in the face of COVID's third wave

B.C. schools will remain open in the face of COVID's third wave

On the heels of news that Ontario is shutting down in-class instruction, Dr. Bonnie Henry says keeping B.C.'s schools open remains a priority
Read more >
B.C. to target specific neighbourhoods for COVID-19 vaccinations

B.C. to target specific neighbourhoods for COVID-19 vaccinations

Decision comes as some communities have been hit hard by surge in cases
Read more >
COVID-19 claims 18 lives since Friday

COVID-19 claims 18 lives since Friday

More than 3,000 new infections since Friday
Read more >
Speech from the Throne: B.C. to focus on inclusive, innovative post-pandemic recovery

Speech from the Throne: B.C. to focus on inclusive, innovative post-pandemic recovery

Government's first priority will remain managing the pandemic and ensuring British Columbians' health and safety
Read more >
Opinion: Transit rider ditches face mask to fill face with Timmies – which is a terrible idea

Opinion: Transit rider ditches face mask to fill face with Timmies – which is a terrible idea

Eating and drinking coffee is not excuse for taking down a mask on transit
Read more >
Over 100 people refused hotel quarantine after flying into Vancouver

Over 100 people refused hotel quarantine after flying into Vancouver

The fine for refusing to stay in a government-approved hotel is $3,000.
Read more >
Three New Westminster schools on COVID-19 exposures list

Three New Westminster schools on COVID-19 exposures list

Glenbrook Middle School, Richard McBride Elementary, New Westminster Secondary saw new exposures reported on Fraser Health site this weekend
Read more >