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COVID-19 claims one life, daily case counts up

Daily new cases of COVID-19 are ticking back up in B.C., despite 40% being fully vaccinated

Jul 8, 2021 2:36 PM Read more >

BCCDC: No COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from June 27 to July 3

Reporting period is third in a row with no coronavirus cases

Jul 8, 2021 11:59 AM Read more >

Small business owners face backlash for requiring masks

Some say they've experienced uncomfortable confrontations, exchanges of choice word and, in some cases, online abuse.

Jul 8, 2021 10:16 AM Read more >

Canadian Border Services Agency says some travellers may carry 'fraudulent' vaccine documents

In addition to fraudulent COVID-19 tests, some travellers may try to present fake vaccination cards now, too.

Jul 7, 2021 5:17 PM Read more >

Which animal are you? B.C. government releases colourful 'restart' graphic (PHOTO)

Everyone is moving at their own pace and that is OK.

Jul 7, 2021 3:17 PM Read more >

No new COVID-19 deaths or outbreaks in B.C.

Fifty-nine new coronavirus infections in B.C. since Tuesday, no deaths

Jul 7, 2021 2:33 PM Read more >

Coronavirus: Could cases of the Delta variant surge in B.C. due to travel?

"You are inviting or potentially bringing new variants," said an expert at UBC.

Jul 7, 2021 2:03 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District shifts plans from COVID-19 workplace safety to communicable disease prevention

All qRD facilities now fully open to the public

Jul 7, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Intimate helicopter weddings take off during COVID-19 pandemic

Couples who couldn't have their weddings turned to helicopter elopements during the COVID-19 pandemic and helped the tour companies stay afloat during a difficult year.

Jul 7, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

No COVID-19 related deaths since yesterday

More than 78% of British Columbians are vaccinated against COVID-19. | BC Government

Jul 6, 2021 2:56 PM Read more >

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