Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­

Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Call for booster shots for First Nations, as Ahousaht outbreak continues

Call for booster shots for First Nations, as Ahousaht outbreak continues

Vaccination rates in B.C. First Nations communities are lowest in the 18-to-40 age group.
Talking to a Squamish scientist about the anti-science movement

Talking to a Squamish scientist about the anti-science movement

Physicist and Quest University prof Andrew Hamilton shares his thoughts and predictions about the current mistrust of experts that has been exposed by the pandemic.
Pace of new COVID-19 infections in B.C. dips slightly

Pace of new COVID-19 infections in B.C. dips slightly

10 more die, 326 in hospital as fourth wave of pandemic continues.
Two Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­elementary schools report potential COVID-19 exposure events

Two Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­elementary schools report potential COVID-19 exposure events

Students in Kerrisdale and Collingwood may have been exposed
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing travel costs for Canadians

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing travel costs for Canadians

Even fully vaccinated travellers will need to drop hundreds of dollars on testing.
When will B.C. children be able to get their COVID vaccine?

When will B.C. children be able to get their COVID vaccine?

Dr. Bonnie Henry 'really hopeful' that Pfizer vaccine for 5-to-11-year-olds will be available by the end of the calendar year, and hopefully as early as the end of October
All B.C. school students now must wear face masks indoors

All B.C. school students now must wear face masks indoors

Every student from Kindergarten to Grade 12 must don a mask while indoors, including while seated at their desk.
New poll finds support for vaccine card strong but it's not always asked for

New poll finds support for vaccine card strong but it's not always asked for

"What is quite surprising is the high percentage, 33 per cent of residents who have been in an establishment that should have asked for the proof of vaccinations but have failed to do so."
11 more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. pandemic death toll to 1,973

11 more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. pandemic death toll to 1,973

Children in kindergarten through Grade 12 province-wide must now wear masks at schools.
How parents can keep their kids safe from COVID in school: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

How parents can keep their kids safe from COVID in school: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

Getting vaccinated and keeping sick kids at home are the top 2 ways to fight COVID in schools, the PHO says