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

Poverty Report charts path out of COVID for marginalized groups

Canada's minister of families says report will 'help inform' government policy moving forward

Jan 3, 2022 6:00 PM Read more >

B.C. recorded 9,332 new COVID-19 cases over the last three-day period

Highest case count is in Fraser Health

Jan 3, 2022 4:22 PM Read more >

Staff shortages caused by Omicron variant could force schools to close temporarily: Coquitlam superintendent

In a letter to parents, School District 43 Patricia Gartland warns that schools may have to close temporarily if there is insufficient staff to provide instruction or supervision

Jan 3, 2022 2:23 PM Read more >

Support and collaboration with health-care providers can help people make health decisions

Shared decision-making upholds person-centred care and supports people to take charge of their own health: their views, input and experiences are important contributors to health plans.

Jan 1, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

CERB helped Canadians during COVID-19 — but not the most vulnerable

Canadians with disabilities were hit hardest during the pandemic. CERB limitations meant that many of them were left financially unsupported.

Jan 1, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Canada advises against cruising internationally in wake of surging COVID-19 cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned people on Thursday not to go on cruises, too.

Dec 31, 2021 6:12 PM Read more >

Independent group calls on B.C. to declare 3-week 'circuit-breaker' lockdown

The lockdown would help reduce community transmission, according to Protecting Our Province

Dec 31, 2021 5:42 PM Read more >

Active COVID-19 cases surpass 20,000 in B.C. for the first time

New infections remain around 4,000 cases daily, numbers show

Dec 31, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >

All in-person B.C. Supreme Court matters postponed due to rising COVID-19 cases

A similar move was made at the start of the pandemic

Dec 31, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Letter: Students need your support as SD43 gears up for 2022 amid COVID-19 Omicron variant

Superintendent and CEO believes B.C.'s delayed start for schools is necessary to give the Coquitlam-area district time to further implement its safety plan.