Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. top 500 for first time; surgeries postponed

Non-urgent surgeries will be postponed in nine hospitals across the Lower Mainland for the next weeks.

Apr 22, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

B.C. store bans anyone who has received COVID-19 vaccine

The Kelowna businessman made headlines earlier this year for posting a "no face masks allowed" sign.

Apr 22, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

'You're fighting for air': COVID-19 patients have a message for you

As COVID-19 numbers in B.C. continue to rise, people testing positive say they're concerned others aren't taking the virus seriously.

Apr 22, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Province plans random checks at ferry terminals for non-essential travel

Those who travel between health authorities for non-essential reasons will be fined, although the amount has not been disclosed.

Apr 21, 2021 5:16 PM Read more >

New B.C. travel restrictions will not separate Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions

No roadblocks will be set up between the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions.

Apr 21, 2021 3:54 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record high, as new infections plateau

Number of those actively battling COVID-19 infections has fallen to the lowest number in two weeks.

Apr 21, 2021 3:45 PM Read more >

COVID-19 rapid testing could make for safer air travel: YVR study

592 passengers on departing, domestic WestJet flights took part in the study

Apr 21, 2021 3:36 PM Read more >

Rapid gargle test kits to be introduced in Richmond schools

Students showing symptoms of COVID-19 can take the test at home

Apr 21, 2021 1:34 PM Read more >

Over 60 flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposures in past week

Flights with exposures included 21 from overseas and 46 within Canada.

Apr 21, 2021 10:42 AM Read more >

18 COVID-19 patients at Richmond Hospital, ICU nearing full capacity

Richmond Hospital's ICU was at 95-per-cent capacity on Tuesday

Apr 21, 2021 10:39 AM Read more >