Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

B.C. teachers' union urges school staff to get COVID-19 vaccines

But BCTF president Teri Mooring says the B.C. government should be implementing a provincewide mandate, not relying on school districts

Oct 8, 2021 10:44 AM Read more >

BC Ferries says federal mandatory vaccinations will apply to crew

BC Ferries employs 4,500 to 5,100 staff, depending on the season.

Oct 8, 2021 10:33 AM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. highest since May

The 373 British Columbians in hospitals with the disease include 132 in ICUs.

Oct 7, 2021 3:31 PM Read more >

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for school staff in hands of school boards

B.C. premier says it's up to the school boards to inform themselves about the best way to protect their employees, students.

Oct 7, 2021 1:49 PM Read more >

One COVID-19 case reported in qathet region from September 28 to October 2

Total is the same as previous two reporting periods (September 12 to 18 and September 19 to 25)

Oct 6, 2021 4:54 PM Read more >

B.C. sees most new COVID-19 infections in a week

Nine more British Columbians die from COVID-19; 5,945 battle active infections.

Oct 6, 2021 4:34 PM Read more >

Seniors advocate calls for more sick pay for care-home staff after review of outbreaks

The review focused on factors leading to coronavirus outbreaks from March 2020 to February 2021, most of them in long-term care.

Oct 6, 2021 1:42 PM Read more >

COVID-19: Federal public servants face unpaid leave if unvaccinated, says government

Canadians 12 and older travelling via train or plane will also need to show proof of vaccination

Oct 6, 2021 9:23 AM Read more >

B.C. hospital occupancy stays relatively flat in past month

Hospitals were far more occupied pre-pandemic

Oct 5, 2021 4:57 PM Read more >

Surrey Police Service could deploy unvaccinated officers

City’s municipal police force has yet to make a decision on COVID-19 vaccinations for officers, unlike the RCMP.

Oct 5, 2021 4:23 PM Read more >