Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

A look at COVID-19's social and economic impacts on Canadians, two years later

The pandemic has altered the world we once knew, and its impact will be felt for years.

Mar 15, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

B.C. records 14 COVID-19 deaths in past three days

COVID-19 hospitalizations fall to 359 – the lowest total since January.

Mar 14, 2022 3:33 PM Read more >

COVID’s arrival caught B.C. deeply unprepared, documents show

Provincial government overwhelmed by PPE shortage and pandemic supply-chain chaos in 2020, briefing notes reveal.

Mar 14, 2022 1:55 PM Read more >

Opinion: As COVID-19 restrictions lift, stop putting off other health tests

When did you last check in with your family doctor?

Mar 14, 2022 8:01 AM Read more >

CMHA, UBC research found majority of people have ongoing COVID concerns

“We’re seeing the signs of chronic stress on the population,” said Margaret Eaton, National CEO of CMHA.

Mar 14, 2022 7:58 AM Read more >

Opinion: 'Drop everything': Remembering the COVID-19 call that changed everything

Cautious optimism that we're coming out of the pandemic.

Mar 14, 2022 7:48 AM Read more >

B.C. ICUs have fewest COVID-19 patients in seven months

Three more deaths raise B.C.'s pandemic death toll to 2,935

Mar 11, 2022 3:59 PM Read more >

New Westminster takes action in response to changing public health orders

Proof of vaccination required at civic facilities until April 8

Mar 11, 2022 2:39 PM Read more >

Opinion: Dr. Bonnie Henry just handed the ‘freedom convoy’ cult a big, fat win

The PHO claims B.C. is in a 'good place' but good enough for such radical changes?

Mar 11, 2022 12:10 PM Read more >

B.C. to provide free rapid antigen tests to those older than 50

People are eligible for one kit containing five tests every 28 days.

Mar 10, 2022 5:27 PM Read more >