Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Baseball season expands in Powell River with in-club game play

Minor baseball association hopes to field competitive teams in the future

Jun 9, 2021 12:16 PM Read more >

B.C. doctors take to social media to tackle vaccine hesitancy

The virus will be around for years and waiting to be vaccinated only increases one's risk of exposure, says one doctor.

Jun 9, 2021 10:39 AM Read more >

Tourism industry prepares for June 15, hopeful travel will resume

'We know there is pent-up travel demand within B.C.'

Jun 9, 2021 10:13 AM Read more >

B.C. reports no new COVID-19 deaths, as second-doses outpace initial vaccinations

Number of those in ICU, at 57, is lower than at any time since November 20.

Jun 8, 2021 3:27 PM Read more >

Ottawa to unveil plans for easing travel restrictions in coming weeks: PM

Only fully vaccinated Canadians to benefit from eased travel restrictions: PM

Jun 8, 2021 9:53 AM Read more >

Health officials don’t expect AstraZeneca second doses to go to waste as rollout begins

Pharmacies have begun contacting AstraZeneca recipients about their second doses

Jun 7, 2021 4:01 PM Read more >

12 die in B.C. from COVID-19 on weekend, as new infections stay low

89,390 people received first doses of vaccine during the weekend; 57,521 others got second doses.

Jun 7, 2021 3:46 PM Read more >

Here is when a B.C. pharmacist will contact you for your second AstraZeneca dose (CHART)

The chart shows you when you will be contacted by a community pharmacist.

Jun 7, 2021 11:29 AM Read more >

Moderna asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-17

Pfizer only COVID-19 vaccine approved for adolescents in Canada

Jun 7, 2021 10:07 AM Read more >

B.C. reports fewest new COVID-19 cases since October 20: 183

One more death from the disease raises B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll to 1,710.

Jun 4, 2021 4:11 PM Read more >