Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Paid COVID-19 vaccination leave approved by B.C. government

Up to three hours of leave available for workers getting their shots

Apr 28, 2021 2:10 PM Read more >

Navigating the ever-changing future of ski tourism

A Q&A with tourism consultant and former Destination Canada CEO Greg Klassen

Apr 28, 2021 8:34 AM Read more >

UPDATE: VCH adds vaccine appointments to tomorrow's clinic

Apr 27, 2021 5:29 PM Read more >

London Drugs offers shelf space to restaurants impacted by COVID-19

Richmond-based business expands local central program to restaurants in Western Canada

Apr 27, 2021 5:09 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. again rise to 500

No new COVID-19 deaths are known to have taken place in B.C. in the past day.

Apr 27, 2021 5:03 PM Read more >

Sudden COVID death of 46-year-old father at home leaves family devastated

Virus can turn deadly, even in young and healthy people, Delta widow warns after Handsworth grad succumbs

Apr 27, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Dual citizen fined $3,500 upon return to Canada for not having negative COVID-19 test

"We are running low and there are no vaccines here, so I thought I was helping everybody, the public good, in getting vaccinated."

Apr 27, 2021 10:39 AM Read more >

Travel restrictions cause flood of tourism cancellations

"When it's safe to reopen again, we hope we'll see those folks rebook their trips."

Apr 27, 2021 10:19 AM Read more >

Trudeau won't rule out vaccine certificates for international travellers

PM won't offer timeline on when such a decision might be made

Apr 27, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

B.C. business relief grant boosted to $125 million, extended to hotels, motels

In total, almost 20,000 businesses can apply for relief through the grant.

Apr 26, 2021 4:27 PM Read more >