Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Non-essential travel restrictions at Canada-U.S. border extended to Feb. 21, 2021

Restrictions on non-essential travel between Canada and the United States will be extended until at least Feb. 21, 2021. 

Jan 21, 2021 1:01 PM Read more >

Whistler seeing ‘big increase’ in COVID cases, says medical director

Howe Sound health region reported 63 new cases between Jan. 10 and 16

Jan 21, 2021 10:03 AM Read more >

Daughter finally gets essential-visitor status for mom with Alzheimer's

Jan 21, 2021 9:28 AM Read more >

Lions Gate Hospital has caught up 87% of COVID-cancelled surgeries

North Van hospital completed a third more surgeries than usual this summer

Jan 21, 2021 7:01 AM Read more >

More coronavirus cases reported in North Van, West Van schools

Carson Graham, Handsworth, Upper Lynn have have had most COVID-19 exposures

Jan 20, 2021 6:08 PM Read more >

Hospitalizations from COVID-19 in B.C. fall to level last seen in November

Death toll from the pandemic in B.C. passes 1,100 with 14 new fatalities

Jan 20, 2021 3:55 PM Read more >

B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency due to COVID-19 pandemic

B.C. is currently in the longest state of emergency in provincial history.

Jan 20, 2021 10:24 AM Read more >

Dr. Bonnie Henry: Maximizing the benefit of limited vaccine supply

A commentary by B.C.’s provincial health officer.

Jan 20, 2021 9:29 AM Read more >

Seniors advocate to investigate care home COVID-19 outbreaks

North Van, West Van outbreaks to be included in review

Jan 19, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. has fewest COVID-19 hospitalizations in more than six weeks

Number of those actively infected stays comparatively low

Jan 19, 2021 2:49 PM Read more >