Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to trend downward.

Feb 18, 2021 4:11 PM Read more >

'Legitimate' questions raised about further delaying second vaccine doses: Ottawa

Officials also confirm weekly Pfizer shipments for final stretch of March

Feb 18, 2021 9:27 AM Read more >

B.C. reports three new COVID-19 deaths – lowest daily total in 13 weeks

The number of outbreaks at seniors' homes has declined significantly since vaccines started to be administered in December.

Feb 17, 2021 3:59 PM Read more >

Court dismisses B.C.'s injunction application to stop in-person church services

Officials worry in-door religious services could increase COVID-19 infection chances and encourage viral spread.

Feb 17, 2021 3:25 PM Read more >

Lack of funds, staffing harming B.C. legal system

Lawyers issue recommendations to ease access to justice

Feb 17, 2021 10:52 AM Read more >

All First Nations on reserve to be vaccinated by end of March: First Nations Health Authority

Feb 17, 2021 9:03 AM Read more >

Up to 6k B.C.’ers may have to wait more than 42 days for second vaccine dose

Dr. Bonnie Henry emphasizing vaccines will still be effective despite longer gaps between doses

Feb 16, 2021 10:21 PM Read more >

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 >