Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Hardest-hit B.C. sectors keep fingers crossed for a real reopening

Hardest-hit B.C. sectors keep fingers crossed for a real reopening

After many economic mirages and false starts, B.C.’s most pandemic-damaged sectors, from nightclubs to conventions, are banking on loosened COVID-19 rules.

Mar 29, 2022 7:55 AM Read more >

B.C. Human Rights Commissioner calls on Dr. Henry to restore mask mandate

B.C. Human Rights Commissioner calls on Dr. Henry to restore mask mandate

"There will be a day where the mask mandate may be lifted, but that day is not here yet," says Kasari Govender in a letter addressed to the province's top doctor.

Mar 28, 2022 6:42 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise by 28 in past three days

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise by 28 in past three days

Province records six more COVID-19 deaths in past three days

Mar 28, 2022 4:24 PM Read more >

B.C. records three new COVID-19 outbreaks at health-care settings

B.C. records three new COVID-19 outbreaks at health-care settings

Two more in B.C. die from COVID-19 in past day.

Mar 25, 2022 3:31 PM Read more >

B.C. records six more COVID-19 deaths; pandemic toll rises to 2,981

B.C. records six more COVID-19 deaths; pandemic toll rises to 2,981

ICU COVID-19 patient count highest in two weeks.

Mar 24, 2022 4:27 PM Read more >

People age 18 and up can get free COVID-19 rapid tests at B.C. pharmacies

People age 18 and up can get free COVID-19 rapid tests at B.C. pharmacies

They should be picked up to use at a future time when you show symptoms of the virus.

Mar 23, 2022 4:27 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise for first time in six weeks

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise for first time in six weeks

One new COVID-19 death raises the province's pandemic death toll to 2,975.

Mar 23, 2022 3:31 PM Read more >

Survey of B.C. health-care workers finds 1 in 3 likely to quit in next 2 years

Survey of B.C. health-care workers finds 1 in 3 likely to quit in next 2 years

Many health-care workers are at a "breaking point, exhausted by all they've been through," says the Hospital Employees' Union.

Mar 23, 2022 1:48 PM Read more >

B.C. has fewer COVID-19 hospital patients; no new related deaths

B.C. has fewer COVID-19 hospital patients; no new related deaths

Province has five active outbreaks, down from 31 a month ago

Mar 22, 2022 3:34 PM Read more >

B.C. parent group appeals to maintain mask mandate in schools

B.C. parent group appeals to maintain mask mandate in schools

Safe Schools Coalition BC says public schools are not a place where families and children can "manage their own risk."

Mar 22, 2022 3:17 PM Read more >

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