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B.C. announces 1,446 new COVID-19 cases

No new outbreaks have been declared at healthcare facilities.

Jan 26, 2022 7:55 AM Read more >

Locals say drugstores are price gouging COVID-19 rapid tests. B.C. health officials weigh in

Is over $125 too much to pay for five testing kits?

Jan 25, 2022 4:48 PM Read more >

B.C. youth sports tournament to restart Feb. 1

B.C. reported 6,931,175 rapid tests to date, said health minister Adrian Dix

Jan 25, 2022 4:41 PM Read more >

COVID-19 patients in B.C. ICUs highest since October

B.C. acute-care wards are at 78.1% occupancy – far below pre-pandemic levels.

Jan 25, 2022 4:22 PM Read more >

Contact tracing is no longer a viable option in B.C. due to Omicron. Here's what you need to do.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry explains what people need to do to stay safe.

Jan 25, 2022 4:06 PM Read more >

Opinion: Screaming into the void? Us too. Coping tips for stressed-out families in the COVID-19 pandemic

The science of stress explains why parenting during the pandemic feels so hard. Here are strategies from psychologists for taking back control when you dread yet another challenging day ahead

Jan 25, 2022 4:02 PM Read more >

B.C. extending COVID-19 vaccine card program to June 30

Program was due to expire in days

Jan 25, 2022 3:21 PM Read more >

Opinion: The pandemic exposed the vulnerability of international students in Canada

There is an urgent need to understand international students’ unique vulnerabilities and to develop effective policy responses

Jan 25, 2022 10:10 AM Read more >

B.C. man says he was left stranded in Cancun

On his return trip, this Kelowna man says he faced incompetence

Jan 25, 2022 7:56 AM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise by 63 to record 987

B.C. has 64 active outbreaks at health-care facilities and seniors' homes; one month ago there were two.

Jan 24, 2022 4:08 PM Read more >

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