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B.C. father of two dies of COVID, prompts others to get vaccinated

Joshua Mellor, 39, died Sept. 27. He loved farming and his family, according to his sister.

Sep 29, 2021 10:02 AM Read more >

B.C. hospital occupancy remains far below pre-pandemic times

77.1% of B.C. hospitals beds are filled. Pre-pandemic, occupancy exceeded 100%.

Sep 28, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Ex-China hostage Michael Kovrig gets COVID-19 vaccine in Canada

One of freed diplomat’s first public appearances is to receive vaccination in Toronto.

Sep 28, 2021 3:47 PM Read more >

This interactive map shows COVID vaccine requirements around the globe

Canadians should always check travel requirements twice before they leave.

Sep 28, 2021 2:03 PM Read more >

Rising COVID-19 cases in East Fraser Valley region prompt new set of restrictions

The restrictions are aimed at reducing transmission of the virus. Public health hopes they also raise the vaccination rate in the affected communities.

Sep 28, 2021 1:47 PM Read more >

B.C. sees 'concerning' COVID-19 spike in unvaccinated children

The province's top doc says cases among children are a reflection of community vaccination rates.

Sep 28, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

COVID booster doses to begin rolling out next week for seniors in long-term care, assisted living

Residents will also be getting the influenza vaccine along with the booster.

Sep 28, 2021 1:15 PM Read more >

Few people qualify for COVID vaccine exemption, says disease specialist

“There is so much misinformation out there it’s astonishing."

Sep 28, 2021 7:47 AM Read more >

COVID-19 kills 18 more in B.C.

Death toll from pandemic in the province rises to 1,940

Sep 27, 2021 4:09 PM Read more >

B.C. reveals full extent of COVID-19 hospitalizations

152 additional B.C. hospital beds now known to be occupied with people who have had COVID-19

Sep 24, 2021 3:22 PM Read more >

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