Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

VICTORIA — An outbreak of COVID-19 on Haida Gwaii has resulted in 13 confirmed cases, which health officials say are all linked to local residents and off-island travel.

B.C. on July 24 counted 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the lowest daily total in five days. The average total of new daily infections in the past week of the virus that has caused a global pandemic is 31.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed Ottawa’s handling access to information requests, the country’s law enforcement agencies and defence department are often unable to meet legislated response requirements, government documents show.

OTTAWA — The federal government has lost at least $439 million so far this year in productivity through a policy that allows civil servants to stay home, with pay, during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the country's budget watchdog said i

At least 1.5 million Canadians have moved back in with their parents, according to a national survey by Finder.com.

At least 1.5 million Canadians have moved back in with their parents, according to a national survey by Finder.com.

Canadian consumers flocked to online shopping as the measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic were enacted, according to a Statistics Canada report. A new report from the agency found that total retail sales fell by 17.

A day after provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry tightened directives for restaurants and bars, the food-service industry said Thursday it remains vigilant in dealing with COVID-19. Ian Tostenson, chief executive of the B.C.

OTTAWA — The number of asylum claims being filed in Canada continues to rise slightly despite ongoing global travel restrictions.

The vast majority of B.C. seniors' homes now have approved plans to accept visitors, according to Health Minister Adrian Dix. He said July 23 that almost 80%, or 465 of 584 homes in the province, are now allowing residents to have visitors.