Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to near-six-month high

Last time B.C. had more COVID-19 patients in hospital was on May 7.

Nov 2, 2021 3:27 PM Read more >

25 COVID-19 patients die on weekend in B.C.

Number of new infected declines by more than half in past four days.

Nov 1, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

COVID-19: More than 3,300 B.C. health-care workers unvaccinated, on unpaid leave

Deadline passed last month for health-care workers to get vaccinated.

Nov 1, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to new 25-week high: 436

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the province have hit more-than-five-month highs in each of the past four days.

Oct 29, 2021 3:18 PM Read more >

B.C.-wide indoor mask mandate extended until further notice

Order was set to expire on Oct. 31.

Oct 29, 2021 2:54 PM Read more >

B.C. residents looking to travel can now access federal vaccine card

Federal proof of vaccination will be required to travel by air, rail and cruise ship starting Oct. 30.

Oct 29, 2021 2:49 PM Read more >

Coaches and team officials in youth sports required to be double-vaccinated

Most sports organizations in Greater Victoria already have the requirement

Oct 29, 2021 4:01 AM Read more >

COVID-19 booster shots are coming to B.C. — here's what we know

When will booster shots be available in B.C.? Are they mandatory? Do you really need one? We answer your questions.

Oct 28, 2021 4:27 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations hit another five-month high

The 758 new infections in the past 24 hours is the highest single-day tally in almost a month.

Oct 28, 2021 3:46 PM Read more >

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. dip to two-month low

Hospitalizations keep rising, at new five-month high

Oct 27, 2021 4:12 PM Read more >