Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll passes 2,000

Another five deaths in past day push provincial pandemic death toll to 2,001.

Oct 8, 2021 3:44 PM Read more >

Delta sees slight rise in COVID-19 cases this week

As for school exposures in Delta schools, the Fraser Health Authority listed only two schools as of the morning of Oct. 7

Oct 8, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Number of Thanksgiving guests depends on B.C. health region

Three of the province's health regions have indoor gathering restrictions in place.

Oct 8, 2021 1:43 PM Read more >

COVID-19: Expanding vax mandates extend to TransLink workers

Workers must be fully vaccinated by November 29.

Oct 8, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

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 >

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 >

Masks now required for all students at Delta schools

The mandate extends until the winter break and it will then be reviewed at that time

Oct 7, 2021 1:00 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 >