Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

B.C. fares better in many areas compared to other provinces

The study shows people may react negatively to police wearing full-face respirator masks possibly due to their use in public disorder situations where tear gas is deployed

Town Centre, Mundy and Como Lake parks have been hit by sign vandalism in recent weeks, causing extra work for staff who have to clean or replace them; signs reminding people about COVID-19 safety are the hardest hit

Port Coqutilam's Dan McGuire was one of the founding members of the BC Randonneurs, a quirky group of cyclists dedicated to pedalling long distances. He passed away Dec. 12.

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"Many are concerned about whether or not the vaccine will work, about short- and long-term safety of the vaccine, about its “newness” and the unknowns that come with a new vaccine."

Hospitalizations are at a three-week low; ICU residency at lowest level in seven weeks

Kate Cochlan’s husband, Trevor Nash, passed away at Lakeshore Care Centre on Dec. 29 of COVID-19 complications.

By Jan. 14, four cases of the U.K. variant have been found in B.C.; researchers say as few as 20 could signal the variant is on a path to dominate the province, prompting a call to tighten border security and surveillance of returning travellers

Outbreaks continue at Nicola Lodge and The Madison as Fraser Health announces 151 vaccine clinics completed by end of Friday