Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Seniors in care homes with severe symptoms of COVID-19 are given the option to go to hospital for life-saving interventions, but most decline, says B.C. provincial health officer.

This is a message for the youngsters in your life, the toddlers, tykes, tots, teens, tweens and everything in between.

Firefighters from the North Vancouver City Fire Department have provided a fun and kid-friendly way to kill 10 minutes during the COVID quarantine era.

A small drama played out over social media then through a lawyer's statement this past week, after a man got caught spitting on an elevator's buttons in Mt Pleasant. Who is this man? We have no idea.

B.C. is not only faring better than most other provinces in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s also ahead when it comes to a key public health action.

Visits with baby Henry must be conducted on the front porch as family stays in quarantine as part of province-wide measures to stop the spread of the deadly virus

What began in the West End has encompassed the Lower Mainland, including the Tri-Cities — and this letter writer thinks the cheer is misplaced.

Ferry passenger numbers remain significantly reduced compared with previous Easter long weekends, even with small island communities reporting a surge of long-weekend travellers. B.C.

In the past month, Victoria criminal lawyer Mike Munro has been besieged by calls from clients at the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre who want to get bail as quickly as possible. “They’re worried,” Munro said.

Note: Illustrated instructions in photo gallery above.