Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

The number of new COVID-19 infections in B.C. continues to surge, with a record 425 cases detected in the past 24 hours, provincial health officer Bonnie Henry said November 5.

Employees have no constitutional Charter right to go against an employer’s mandate that staff wear masks as part of pandemic safety measures, a Vancouver lawyer said Nov. 5.

VANCOUVER — Real estate agents across British Columbia are being asked to temporarily stop holding open houses in an effort to curb the rise of COVID-19. The recommendation comes from the regulatory agencies overseeing B.C.

REGINA — Saskatchewan is reporting 129 new cases of COVID-19 — the highest single-day record for new infections in the province.

Isobel Mackenzie lets out a long sigh. The B.C.

BC Ferries says the “staffing issue” that forced the cancellation of the Queen of Surrey’s 5:25 p.m. sailing from Langdale Nov. 4 as well as one of its scheduled round-trips on the Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay route was COVID-related.

'This is an additional recommendation, just to add another layer of protection,' says Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam

Business tenants can apply directly for federal subsidy that includes covering up to 90% of losses due to lockdowns

There are 3,120 people actively battling COVID-19 infections in B.C. – more than ever before, according to government data released November 4.

The NBA wants to be back in December. The NHL is aiming at games resuming in January. Baseball’s spring training may begin in February, like normal. They almost certainly won’t be in bubbles if and when any or all of that happens.