Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Here is how much of a threat the highly transmissible new Omicron variant poses in B.C.

The variant has 'a host of mutations which make it more immune evasive.'

Nov 26, 2021 3:16 PM Read more >

What if you disagree with your co-parent about the COVID-19 vaccine for your kids?

A B.C. family lawyer explains where parents stand in terms of the recently approved pediatric vaccine.

Nov 26, 2021 2:14 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. below 300 for first time since September

Three more COVID-19 deaths raise provincial death toll to 2,316.

Nov 25, 2021 4:08 PM Read more >

B.C.'s new, active and serious COVID-19 cases fall to months lows

Nine more COVID-19 deaths raise province's COVID-19 death toll to 2,313.

Nov 24, 2021 4:11 PM Read more >

B.C. permanently mandates five days of paid sick leave each year

Permanent program set to go into effect in January.

Nov 24, 2021 12:26 PM Read more >

This adorable bear comic helps ease vaccination nerves for B.C. kids

Read this B.C. comic before taking your kid to the clinic.

Nov 23, 2021 4:26 PM Read more >

New COVID-19 infections fall to lowest point since August 9

Active infections have also declined to a level not seen since August 9.

Nov 23, 2021 4:05 PM Read more >

COVID-19: B.C.’s vax rollout for kids five to 11 begins Monday

Children won’t be fully immunized ahead of holidays based on rollout plans.

Nov 23, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to 15-week low

Hospitalizations fell by 21 since Friday, to 337 – the lowest number since early October.

Nov 22, 2021 4:39 PM Read more >

B.C. court dismisses constitutional suit against Dr. Bonnie Henry

Judge rules orders by B.C.'s top doc were created for the public's protection.

Nov 22, 2021 3:02 PM Read more >