Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

COVID-19: Expanding vax mandates extend to TransLink workers

Workers must be fully vaccinated by November 29.

Oct 8, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

B.C. teachers' union urges school staff to get COVID-19 vaccines

But BCTF president Teri Mooring says the B.C. government should be implementing a provincewide mandate, not relying on school districts

Oct 8, 2021 10:44 AM Read more >

BC Ferries says federal mandatory vaccinations will apply to crew

BC Ferries employs 4,500 to 5,100 staff, depending on the season.

Oct 8, 2021 10:33 AM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. highest since May

The 373 British Columbians in hospitals with the disease include 132 in ICUs.

Oct 7, 2021 3:31 PM Read more >

99 new COVID cases reported on North Shore

Vaccination rates inch up amid federal, provincial worker vaccine mandates

Oct 7, 2021 3:29 PM Read more >

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for school staff in hands of school boards

B.C. premier says it's up to the school boards to inform themselves about the best way to protect their employees, students.

Oct 7, 2021 1:49 PM Read more >

Seniors advocate calls for more paid sick time, rapid testing to fight care home COVID outbreaks

First outbreak in North Vancouver showed health officials need to move quickly to contain virus, said Isobel Mackenzie

Oct 7, 2021 9:17 AM Read more >

B.C. sees most new COVID-19 infections in a week

Nine more British Columbians die from COVID-19; 5,945 battle active infections.

Oct 6, 2021 4:34 PM Read more >

COVID-19: Federal public servants face unpaid leave if unvaccinated, says government

Canadians 12 and older travelling via train or plane will also need to show proof of vaccination

Oct 6, 2021 9:23 AM Read more >

Parents question lack of information about Capilano COVID cases

A third class at the school has moved to remote learning this week, following two classes previously told to self-isolate

Oct 6, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >