Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

COVID-19 update: B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency

The longest state of emergency in provincial history has been extended again.

Feb 16, 2021 5:50 PM Read more >

B.C. detects 1,533 COVID-19 infections in past four days

26 more British Columbians died from the virus since Friday, raising the province's death toll from COVID-19 to 1,314.

Feb 16, 2021 3:40 PM Read more >

Feds leaving it to provinces to request military help for vaccine rollout

Military already playing a role in rollout but it will be up to jurisdictions to request further assistance

Feb 16, 2021 11:01 AM Read more >

Close to 30 B.C. flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure in past week

Flights were added to the list between Feb. 7 and 14.

Feb 14, 2021 4:52 PM Read more >

UBC expert addresses concerns about contracting COVID-19 between vaccine doses

What happens if you contract COVID-19 in between shots?

Feb 12, 2021 4:01 PM Read more >

Number of B.C. COVID-19 patients in ICU falls for eighth straight day

There have not been fewer British Columbians with COVID-19 in ICU units since November 23.

Feb 12, 2021 3:38 PM Read more >

B.C. can soon expect 'significant bump' in vaccine deliveries

Health Minister confirms nearly 55,000 doses due next week

Feb 12, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

North Island-Powell River MP tables COVID-19 relief and recovery motion

Rachel Blaney calls for sustainable economic development in rural communities

Feb 12, 2021 3:02 PM Read more >

Squamish artist's pandemic-inspired piece seen by millions

Sarah Symes’ rainbow artwork shared by the United Nations.

Feb 12, 2021 1:51 PM Read more >

Province, ski towns launch COVID education campaign

‘Whistler doesn’t have an economy’ if local transmission isn’t stopped, mayor says

Feb 12, 2021 12:41 PM Read more >