Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

COVID-19: More than 3,300 B.C. health-care workers unvaccinated, on unpaid leave

Deadline passed last month for health-care workers to get vaccinated.

Nov 1, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Two seniors die in West Vancouver COVID outbreak

12 residents and 13 staff are currently testing positive for COVID-19 at two North Shore seniors care homes

Oct 29, 2021 4:06 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to new 25-week high: 436

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the province have hit more-than-five-month highs in each of the past four days.

Oct 29, 2021 3:18 PM Read more >

B.C.-wide indoor mask mandate extended until further notice

Order was set to expire on Oct. 31.

Oct 29, 2021 2:54 PM Read more >

B.C. residents looking to travel can now access federal vaccine card

Federal proof of vaccination will be required to travel by air, rail and cruise ship starting Oct. 30.

Oct 29, 2021 2:49 PM Read more >

Coaches and team officials in youth sports required to be double-vaccinated

Most sports organizations in Greater Victoria already have the requirement

Oct 29, 2021 4:01 AM Read more >

COVID-19 booster shots are coming to B.C. — here's what we know

When will booster shots be available in B.C.? Are they mandatory? Do you really need one? We answer your questions.

Oct 28, 2021 4:27 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations hit another five-month high

The 758 new infections in the past 24 hours is the highest single-day tally in almost a month.

Oct 28, 2021 3:46 PM Read more >

Letter: Whistler doctor asks all to be part of the solution in beating COVID-19

'I want to be able to ride a bicycle with my mom while she still can. I don’t want her to die of COVID-19 before it is her time'

Oct 28, 2021 2:31 PM Read more >

67 new COVID cases reported on the North Shore

The number of new infections is steadily dropping in North Van and West Van

Oct 27, 2021 7:00 PM Read more >