Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Court dismisses B.C.'s injunction application to stop in-person church services

Officials worry in-door religious services could increase COVID-19 infection chances and encourage viral spread.

Feb 17, 2021 3:25 PM Read more >

COVID-19 campaign aims to mobilize B.C.’s ‘ski ecosystem’

Whistler and five other ski resorts collaborating on campaign targeting locals and visitors

Feb 17, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Lack of funds, staffing harming B.C. legal system

Lawyers issue recommendations to ease access to justice

Feb 17, 2021 10:52 AM Read more >

All First Nations on reserve to be vaccinated by end of March: First Nations Health Authority

Feb 17, 2021 9:03 AM Read more >

COVID-19 update: B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency

The longest state of emergency in provincial history has been extended again.

Feb 16, 2021 5:50 PM Read more >

Up to 6k B.C.'ers may have to wait more than 42 days for second vaccine dose

Dr. Bonnie Henry emphasizing vaccines will still be effective despite longer gaps between doses

Feb 16, 2021 4:08 PM Read more >

B.C. detects 1,533 COVID-19 infections in past four days

26 more British Columbians died from the virus since Friday, raising the province's death toll from COVID-19 to 1,314.

Feb 16, 2021 3:40 PM Read more >

Feds leaving it to provinces to request military help for vaccine rollout

Military already playing a role in rollout but it will be up to jurisdictions to request further assistance

Feb 16, 2021 11:01 AM Read more >

UBC expert addresses concerns about contracting COVID-19 between vaccine doses

What happens if you contract COVID-19 in between shots?

Feb 12, 2021 4:01 PM Read more >

Number of B.C. COVID-19 patients in ICU falls for eighth straight day

There have not been fewer British Columbians with COVID-19 in ICU units since November 23.

Feb 12, 2021 3:38 PM Read more >