Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Uptick in Richmond COVID-19 weekly cases

Steveston continues to be the highest vaccinated area of Richmond, according to the BCCDC.

Aug 5, 2021 3:47 PM Read more >

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. spike above 400

Active infections rise above 2,000 for first time since June 8.

Aug 5, 2021 3:31 PM Read more >

Vaccination status policies should heed human rights: commissioner

Being an anti-vaxxer not grounds for human rights complaint against employer, states new guidance.

Aug 5, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >

Delta variant not causing increased transmission in B.C. kids: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Provincial health officer says B.C. will continue to watch the situation over the next few weeks as the new school year approaches

Aug 5, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Mask mandates, vaccine passports still on the table as B.C. cases rise

'There are consequences if you don't' get vaccinated, says B.C. health minister.

Aug 5, 2021 1:14 PM Read more >

'Some just say I've had enough': Labour shortage holding back hospitality industry

Extended government benefits, apathy and burnout are some of the factors contributing to the seismic shift in employment.

Aug 5, 2021 10:46 AM Read more >

New and active COVID-19 infections in B.C. soar

B.C. has no new COVID-19 deaths; one such death in past week.

Aug 4, 2021 2:37 PM Read more >

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. highest since June 11

Province records one COVID-19 death in the past six days.

Aug 3, 2021 3:41 PM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccines available without appointment on Wednesday

One-dose vaccination rates vary in Richmond from 87 per cent in Steveston to 79 per cent in Broadmoor.

Aug 3, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

More than three million British Columbians fully vaccinated

Active infections rose to a six-week high of 1,231.

Jul 30, 2021 2:26 PM Read more >