Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

B.C. teachers' union urges school staff to get COVID-19 vaccines

But BCTF president Teri Mooring says the B.C. government should be implementing a provincewide mandate, not relying on school districts

Oct 8, 2021 10:44 AM Read more >

BC Ferries says federal mandatory vaccinations will apply to crew

BC Ferries employs 4,500 to 5,100 staff, depending on the season.

Oct 8, 2021 10:33 AM Read more >

Richmond COVID-19 cases hold steady

Eighty-eight per cent of Steveston residents and 87 per cent of those living in City Centre are fully vaccinated.

Oct 8, 2021 9:58 AM Read more >

Richmond school board waits for direction on teacher vaccine mandate

The premier said school districts are responsible for their staff and have to have a say on how to proceed with any vaccine mandate.

Oct 7, 2021 5:30 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. highest since May

The 373 British Columbians in hospitals with the disease include 132 in ICUs.

Oct 7, 2021 3:31 PM Read more >

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for school staff in hands of school boards

B.C. premier says it's up to the school boards to inform themselves about the best way to protect their employees, students.

Oct 7, 2021 1:49 PM Read more >

B.C. sees most new COVID-19 infections in a week

Nine more British Columbians die from COVID-19; 5,945 battle active infections.

Oct 6, 2021 4:34 PM Read more >

Seniors advocate calls for more sick pay for care-home staff after review of outbreaks

The review focused on factors leading to coronavirus outbreaks from March 2020 to February 2021, most of them in long-term care.

Oct 6, 2021 1:42 PM Read more >

COVID-19: Federal public servants face unpaid leave if unvaccinated, says government

Canadians 12 and older travelling via train or plane will also need to show proof of vaccination

Oct 6, 2021 9:23 AM Read more >

B.C. hospital occupancy stays relatively flat in past month

Hospitals were far more occupied pre-pandemic

Oct 5, 2021 4:57 PM Read more >