Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Mask mandates, vaccine passports still on the table as B.C. cases rise

'There are consequences if you don't' get vaccinated, says B.C. health minister.

Aug 5, 2021 1:14 PM Read more >

'Some just say I've had enough': Labour shortage holding back hospitality industry

Extended government benefits, apathy and burnout are some of the factors contributing to the seismic shift in employment.

Aug 5, 2021 10:46 AM Read more >

New and active COVID-19 infections in B.C. soar

B.C. has no new COVID-19 deaths; one such death in past week.

Aug 4, 2021 2:37 PM Read more >

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. highest since June 11

Province records one COVID-19 death in the past six days.

Aug 3, 2021 3:41 PM Read more >

More than three million British Columbians fully vaccinated

Active infections rose to a six-week high of 1,231.

Jul 30, 2021 2:26 PM Read more >

YVR no longer separates passengers based on COVID-19 vaccination status

YVR is no longer implementing dual lines at customs, an initiative it said was meant to 'streamline the border clearance process'

Jul 30, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. surge above 200

Province's number of active infections returns above 1,000 for first time since June 25.

Jul 29, 2021 3:17 PM Read more >

Interior continues to be B.C.'s COVID-19 hot spot

New mask mandate goes into effect at midnight in the Central Okanagan.

Jul 28, 2021 2:42 PM Read more >

Canada’s overall crime rate drops 8% during pandemic

Stay-at-home orders may be contributing factor: report.

Jul 27, 2021 4:52 PM Read more >

B.C. detects 150 new COVID-19 cases – most since June 11

More than 56% of B.C.'s total population has had at least two doses of vaccine.

Jul 27, 2021 3:20 PM Read more >