Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency due to COVID-19

B.C. is currently in the longest state of emergency in provincial history.

Feb 2, 2021 4:24 PM Read more >

Eight more British Columbians die from COVID-19, pushing province's death toll to 1,218

The number of those in intensive care units with COVID-19 rose by three overnight, to 82 – the highest total since December 22.

Feb 2, 2021 4:06 PM Read more >

Health Canada recalls several hand sanitizers due to 'health risks'

The affected products are sold under various product and company names.

Feb 2, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

'I ask for patience': 300,000 British Columbians still waiting for COVID benefit, says premier

While 1.8 million have received their B.C. Recovery Benefit, another 300,000 are still waiting due to an error in their application

Feb 2, 2021 3:48 PM Read more >

New COVID-19 variants raise questions about B.C. school safety

Garibaldi Secondary School case has turned up the heat on calls for mask mandate, rapid testing. But what does Dr. Bonnie Henry say?

Feb 2, 2021 12:05 PM Read more >

New Westminster city council supports national pharmacare program

Advisory council recommended national program in 2019

Feb 2, 2021 11:59 AM Read more >

Traveller COVID isolation centres were in plans last fall, may last two years

Trudeau announced $2,000 hotel stays, site expansion possible nationally

Feb 2, 2021 11:01 AM Read more >

Opinion: I fear a tsunami of preventable diseases due to COVID-19

Telehealth consultations only go so far, says this doctor

Feb 2, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Ottawa inks multiple deals to shore up domestic vaccine manufacturing

Vancouver's Precision NanoSystems among companies tapped to expand manufacturing capacity in Canada

Feb 2, 2021 8:25 AM Read more >

Pace of B.C. vaccinations facing a 'bit of a pause' as supply issues persist

B.C. provincial health officer optimistic supply issues will subside by month's end

Feb 1, 2021 3:49 PM Read more >