Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Back to work in the future: The when, where and how post COVID-19

Complications abound with post-vaccination pressure for a return to the workplace

Apr 4, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

B.C. sets record for new COVID-19 cases on April 2, and again April 3

Province also sets records for new daily vaccinations in past two days.

Apr 3, 2021 4:08 PM Read more >

Pharmacies to receive additional AstraZeneca vaccines after ‘overwhelming’ response

Vaccine available for ages 55 to 65 at four pharmacies in Whistler, and three in Squamish

Apr 2, 2021 10:09 AM Read more >

What to say to the friend, relative, or neighbour who is vaccine-hesitant?

UVIC prof breaks down why some people believe conspiracy theories around the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Apr 1, 2021 8:56 PM Read more >

B.C. pauses early COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers ‘for now’

Suspension comes amid uncertainty over status of AstraZeneca vaccine

Apr 1, 2021 3:48 PM Read more >

New COVID-19 cases remain elevated, as B.C. reports five new deaths

Number of people vaccinated at least once in B.C. passes 700,000.

Apr 1, 2021 3:42 PM Read more >

Workers can't get fired now for taking time off to vaccinate, says B.C. government

Canada's largest private-sector union says new rules don't go far enough and workers shouldn't lose pay to get vaccinated

Apr 1, 2021 1:42 PM Read more >

WHL taps Vancouver smartphone tech for four-second COVID tests

Eight-week study will see how Light AI’s app stacks up vs. PCR tests in the hockey league

Apr 1, 2021 12:26 PM Read more >

Record number of new infections pushes B.C. past 100,000 known COVID-19 cases

B.C. recorded 1,013 cases in the past day, for a total of 100,048.

Mar 31, 2021 4:49 PM Read more >

Indigenous peoples 18 years and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in B.C.

All health authorities included

Mar 31, 2021 12:07 PM Read more >