Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Government grant ‘a big help’ to Powell River Kings

Money will help offset financial losses due to COVID-19

Jul 29, 2021 3:36 PM Read more >

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. surge above 200

Province's number of active infections returns above 1,000 for first time since June 25.

Jul 29, 2021 3:17 PM Read more >

Interior continues to be B.C.'s COVID-19 hot spot

New mask mandate goes into effect at midnight in the Central Okanagan.

Jul 28, 2021 2:42 PM Read more >

Canada’s overall crime rate drops 8% during pandemic

Stay-at-home orders may be contributing factor: report.

Jul 27, 2021 4:52 PM Read more >

B.C. detects 150 new COVID-19 cases – most since June 11

More than 56% of B.C.'s total population has had at least two doses of vaccine.

Jul 27, 2021 3:20 PM Read more >

COVID-19: Province shifting vax strategy to reach those without a dose

Province to move from mass clinics to mobile, pop-up clinics for vaccinations

Jul 27, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

B.C. hits new 10-month low for COVID-19 hospitalizations

New infections returned to counts below 100 in each of the past three days.

Jul 26, 2021 3:12 PM Read more >

Over 150 travellers to B.C. had issues with 'vaccine certification.' Here's why.

Close to 600 travellers entering Canada had issues, too.

Jul 23, 2021 4:13 PM Read more >

Daily COVID-19 cases tick up above 100, four dead

After three straight days of no deaths, COVID-19 claims four lives.

Jul 23, 2021 2:53 PM Read more >

B.C. gives out $36.5M in grants to help 83 major tourist attractions

The Richmond Night Market is one of the attractions to receive a funding boost

Jul 23, 2021 11:57 AM Read more >