Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

COVID-19 vaccine intervals may soon be reduced as B.C. enters 'warp speed'

Province due to accept 275,000 doses from Pfizer this week

May 3, 2021 3:46 PM Read more >

Hospitalizations fall, as B.C. records lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in six weeks

15 more people have died in the past three days in B.C. from COVID-19.

May 3, 2021 3:21 PM Read more >

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizers due to 'health risks'

Frequent use of a hand sanitizer containing ethyl acetate may cause dry skin, leading to irritation or cracking.

May 3, 2021 12:45 PM Read more >

Can employers force employees back to the office? Can bosses ask if you got a vaccine?

These and more vaccine and COVID-19 related questions answered by an employment lawyer.

May 3, 2021 12:18 PM Read more >

COVID-19 exposure identified at Powell River school

Brooks Secondary School online class identified by Vancouver Coastal Health as site

May 3, 2021 11:27 AM Read more >

B.C. records lowest one-day total of new COVID-19 infections in more than five weeks

Four more COVID-19 deaths raises B.C.'s death toll to 1,581.

Apr 30, 2021 4:14 PM Read more >

All British Columbians 50+ can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning next week

Once registered, they will receive a notification once they are eligible for a booking.

Apr 30, 2021 2:50 PM Read more >

Here is what police will ask to see at the new road checks in B.C.

This is what you can expect when you are pulled over at the new road checks in the travel ban.

Apr 30, 2021 10:29 AM Read more >

Conversations ‘ongoing’ over cross-border vaccinations: Trudeau

Manitoba, North Dakota working on plan to vaccinate Canadian teachers

Apr 30, 2021 9:46 AM Read more >

Guest editorial: Campaign in Powell River highlights commitment through COVID challenges

The Face Behind the Mask campaign featured community’s caring

Apr 30, 2021 12:10 AM Read more >