Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Tri-Cities News and Information

B.C. sets record for most COVID-19 hospitalizations: 397

Health officials provided a daily record of 41,839 doses of vaccine to a record 41,804 new people.

Apr 14, 2021 4:29 PM Read more >

Coquitlam ’proud’ of mass vaccination clinic at sites it offered for free

The city of Coquitlam is waiving its fees for Fraser Health to rent two public facilities for COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

Apr 14, 2021 4:03 PM Read more >

Watch how this Metro Vancouver company makes respirator masks (VIDEO)

They produce over eight million masks a month.

Apr 14, 2021 3:18 PM Read more >

‘Important milestones,’ Prime Minister consoles Coquitlam students missing grad events

Some Grade 12 students at a Coquitlam high school got a virtual visit this week from Justin Trudeau.

Apr 14, 2021 12:19 PM Read more >

Indoor dining restrictions to be extended across B.C. due to surging COVID-19 cases

The new restrictions do not affect restaurants from offering outdoor or patio dining or take-out and delivery services.

Apr 13, 2021 7:53 PM Read more >

B.C.'s daily tally of new COVID-19 cases dips to low not seen since April 1

Apr 13, 2021 4:40 PM Read more >

Tougher travel restrictions ‘on the table’ as B.C. extends state of emergency

The B.C. government has once again extended its state of emergency as officials contemplate imposing tougher COVID-19 restrictions on the province.

Apr 13, 2021 4:35 PM Read more >

Port Coquitlam, Port Moody high schools hit with COVID-19 amidst B.C.'s 'third wave'

The sharp rise in school exposures in the first week back after spring break mirrors growing case counts in Tri-Cities and B.C., as health officials grapple with variants — now at 50% of cases — amidst a mass vaccination campaign

Apr 13, 2021 1:37 PM Read more >

Surrey slashes red tape for pandemic patio program

Surrey also offers limited grants for patio improvements