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B.C. COVID-19 figures rise to 617, up 145

B.C. COVID-19 figures rise to 617, up 145

B.C. now has 617 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up 145 from Sunday night. Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s chief medical health officer, revealed, however, on Tuesday afternoon that there were no new deaths related to the virus. In B.C.
New service offers free online doctor consultation in B.C.

New service offers free online doctor consultation in B.C.

A new free service connecting patients with healthcare professionals in British Columbia is now available. Medimap launched a new service Tuesday that can connect patients across B.C. with an available walk-in clinic doctor over secure video call.
Construction workers complain of conditions that could spread COVID-19

Construction workers complain of conditions that could spread COVID-19

Squamish lawyer says contract obligations may require them to stay on job
Richmond-based RAPS calls for veterinary care to be declared essential

Richmond-based RAPS calls for veterinary care to be declared essential

The Regional Animal Protection Society, which operates the RAPS Animal Hospital in Richmond, has sent an urgent letter to the B.C. government asking them to recognize veterinary care as an essential service.

Teen stabbed in Port Moody Sunday

“Investigators do not believe this was a random act,” Port Moody Police said

Search still on for missing Burnaby boater in Coquitlam

Body of missing man has not been found after March 14 accident in the Pitt River in which a 26-year-old woman was killed
Vancouver Coastal Health restricts visits to hospitals, care homes

Vancouver Coastal Health restricts visits to hospitals, care homes

All VCH facilities restricting visitor access in attempt to stop spread of COVID-19
Reward offered for reporting COVID-19 scammers

Reward offered for reporting COVID-19 scammers

Crimestoppers is warning people not to fall for one of the many COVID-19 hoaxes doing the rounds at the moment. The organization has released a raft of advice and is offering rewards for tips that lead to the arrest of the perpetrators.
Richmond health officer confident of care at hospital

Richmond health officer confident of care at hospital

While all levels of government tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, the community is waiting for a long-promised new acute care tower for Richmond Hospital to replace the aging, and outdated, one.
‘More stringent measures’ to come if Canadians don’t follow the COVID-19 rules: Trudeau

‘More stringent measures’ to come if Canadians don’t follow the COVID-19 rules: Trudeau

Federal government working on arranging more emergency flights, Trudeau says