Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. highest since early June

Two more COVID-19 deaths in B.C. raise province's pandemic death toll to 1,818.

Sep 1, 2021 3:51 PM Read more >

Nearly 200 travellers to Canada used suspected fake COVID-19 tests

And nine travellers to Canada have used suspected fake proof of vaccination 🤯

Sep 1, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

About 50% of parents polled say their kids don't mind wearing masks

The Squamish Chief polled 286 readers and asked the question: Do your children mind wearing masks at school?

Sep 1, 2021 6:59 AM Read more >

What risk does the Delta variant pose for children in B.C. schools?

Dr. Bonnie Henry and a doctor at BC Children's hospital weigh in.

Aug 31, 2021 5:23 PM Read more >

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for B.C. residents

Who will require a third dose and when?

Aug 31, 2021 3:56 PM Read more >

Unvaccinated driving COVID-19 surge in B.C., new data show

Unvaccinated 34 times more likely to land in hospital than fully vaccinated, in mid-to-late August.

Aug 31, 2021 3:10 PM Read more >

Man refused service for not wearing mask urinates in B.C. Dairy Queen

The incident happened Aug. 28.

Aug 31, 2021 2:37 PM Read more >

London Drugs implementing mandatory vaccination policy for employees

The new policy, which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved vaccine, kicks in Nov. 1

Aug 31, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

'Pandemic of the unvaccinated': Case rates 10 times higher among unvaccinated British Columbians

There are now 176 people hospitalized with the virus in B.C. and 91 people in intensive care.

Aug 31, 2021 12:45 PM Read more >

Coma, hospitalization convinced vaccine-hesitant B.C. man to get jab

Dave Garcia says the ordeal was a wake-up call for him and his family.

Aug 31, 2021 10:44 AM Read more >