Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Coquitlam Safeway hit with COVID-19 as local cases surge

A Safeway off Austin Avenue in Coquitlam is under investigation after at least one worker tested positive for COVID-19

Feb 18, 2021 9:56 AM Read more >

The Tri-Cities recorded a massive spike in COVID-19 cases last week

Weekly case count climbed to 269 from 109 during the previous week, a 147% increase in the number of cases

Feb 18, 2021 9:42 AM Read more >

'Legitimate' questions raised about further delaying second vaccine doses: Ottawa

Officials also confirm weekly Pfizer shipments for final stretch of March

Feb 18, 2021 9:27 AM Read more >

B.C. reports three new COVID-19 deaths – lowest daily total in 13 weeks

The number of outbreaks at seniors' homes has declined significantly since vaccines started to be administered in December.

Feb 17, 2021 3:59 PM Read more >

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 >

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 >

COVID-19 outbreak at Burnaby's biggest daycare sees 24 cases

Fraser Health has declared an outbreak

Feb 16, 2021 5:29 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 >