Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

University RCMP issues over $5,000 in fines to partying UBC students

"We are now a year into this pandemic, people are well aware of the orders and we all have to do our part."

Feb 17, 2021 7:53 PM Read more >

B.C. reports three new COVID-19 deaths – lowest daily total in 13 weeks

The number of outbreaks at seniors' homes has declined significantly since vaccines started to be administered in December.

Feb 17, 2021 3:59 PM Read more >

Court dismisses B.C.'s injunction application to stop in-person church services

Officials worry in-door religious services could increase COVID-19 infection chances and encourage viral spread.

Feb 17, 2021 3:25 PM Read more >

Lack of funds, staffing harming B.C. legal system

Lawyers issue recommendations to ease access to justice

Feb 17, 2021 10:52 AM Read more >

All First Nations on reserve to be vaccinated by end of March: First Nations Health Authority

Feb 17, 2021 9:03 AM Read more >

COVID-19 update: B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency

The longest state of emergency in provincial history has been extended again.

Feb 16, 2021 5:50 PM Read more >

Up to 6k B.C.'ers may have to wait more than 42 days for second vaccine dose

Dr. Bonnie Henry emphasizing vaccines will still be effective despite longer gaps between doses

Feb 16, 2021 4:08 PM Read more >

B.C. detects 1,533 COVID-19 infections in past four days

26 more British Columbians died from the virus since Friday, raising the province's death toll from COVID-19 to 1,314.

Feb 16, 2021 3:40 PM Read more >

Feds leaving it to provinces to request military help for vaccine rollout

Military already playing a role in rollout but it will be up to jurisdictions to request further assistance

Feb 16, 2021 11:01 AM Read more >

Questions raised about staff vaccination after long-term care worker in West Van tests positive

Family member asks if care home staff have had adequate access to vaccine

Feb 12, 2021 6:22 PM Read more >