Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Pandemic accelerates $5B Oakridge Centre overhaul

When completed in 2028, the project will create B.C.'s second-largest shopping mall.

Aug 25, 2021 10:42 AM Read more >

High B.C. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations prompt government action

Hospitalizations rise by five to 138, the highest level since June 15.

Aug 24, 2021 4:28 PM Read more >

Tribunal dismisses another mask human rights claim

Man who walked to and from clinic claimed he couldn’t walk 30 feet

Aug 24, 2021 2:59 PM Read more >

Vaccinations rebooked in Revelstoke after 'invalid' doses given to more than 500 people

The health authority is following up with each impacted client.

Aug 24, 2021 2:04 PM Read more >

B.C. puts mask mandate back in place for indoor public spaces

The provincial health order is effective Aug. 25, 2021.

Aug 24, 2021 9:58 AM Read more >

B.C.'s back-to-school plan will see return of mask mandate

Full-time, in-class learning resumes Sept. 7.

Aug 24, 2021 9:46 AM Read more >

Lawyers say barring unvaccinated from events, restaurants is not necessarily illegal

Starting next month, proof of vaccination will be required to access certain businesses and events.

Aug 24, 2021 9:28 AM Read more >

'The short answer is no': Dr. Bonnie Henry says 'no exemptions' to vaccine passport order

Aside from children under 12, B.C.'s top doctor says everyone will be expected to show proof of vaccination.

Aug 23, 2021 4:10 PM Read more >

B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll jumps by 16, to 1,801

Hospitalizations and ICU patient numbers hit multi-month highs.

Aug 23, 2021 3:17 PM Read more >

Everything you need to know about B.C.'s new vaccine passport mandate

What kind of places will require proof of vaccination? 

Aug 23, 2021 3:01 PM Read more >