Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

B.C. reports second-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases in 2021

Testing has also increased to one of the highest totals so far this year.

Mar 5, 2021 4:51 PM Read more >

Shuttered Richmond curling club gets 'nominal' help from city

Unlike some other community recreation groups, the curling club is responsible for the maintenance of its own building.

Mar 5, 2021 3:43 PM Read more >

Remote learning could be extended to end of school year for Richmond students

It would cost about $900,000 to continue the transitional learning program for elementary and secondary students in Richmond.

Mar 5, 2021 12:05 PM Read more >

Henry says we could be in post-pandemic world by summer

B.C.'s top doc apologizes to long-term care residents, health-care workers and others whose second doses were postponed this week.

Mar 5, 2021 9:55 AM Read more >

Health Canada approves single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine

It's the second vaccine to be approved in a week

Mar 5, 2021 9:47 AM Read more >

VCH warns of COVID-19 exposure at Richmond elementary school

A school exposure occurs when someone with COVID-19 is in the school during their infectious period

Mar 5, 2021 8:47 AM Read more >

Here is everyone who doesn't have to provide a negative COVID-19 test result on arrival to Canada

Not everyone has to provide proof of a negative result for a COVID-19 test, including persons of 'national interest'

Mar 4, 2021 7:23 PM Read more >

Birth tourism drops by 75 per cent early in COVID-19 pandemic

Canadian law allows babies born to foreigners in Canada to secure a Canadian passport.

Mar 4, 2021 5:47 PM Read more >

A push to give the 'family voice' real power in long-term care

Informal councils, formed at facilities to advocate for residents, want true recognition and input.

Mar 4, 2021 3:51 PM Read more >

Henry apologizes for ‘communications’ over second-dose cancellations

Cancellations unfolded after B.C. changed its vaccination strategy this week

Mar 4, 2021 3:07 PM Read more >