Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Federal budget earmarks $30b for childcare as pandemic exposes inequalities

Canada's finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented the federal budget on Monday, revealing plans for $10-per-day childcare

Apr 19, 2021 1:36 PM Read more >

15 more Fraser Health region businesses added to COVID-19 workplace closure list in last three days

The closures reflect instances where three or more COVID-19 cases are linked to a given location

Apr 19, 2021 1:06 PM Read more >

Opinion: Hesitant about the AstraZeneca vaccine? You really shouldn't be

The benefits far outweigh the risks

Apr 19, 2021 10:09 AM Read more >

Opinion: Dr. Henry has used a 'lighter touch' than other provinces. Is that working?

How has B.C. fared with three core COVID-19 principles?

Apr 19, 2021 9:31 AM Read more >

Multiple Metro Vancouver grocery stores report new employee COVID-19 cases

Affected stores include Superstore and Safeway locations in Vancouver, Surrey, Coquitlam, and Langley.

Apr 19, 2021 8:48 AM Read more >

Fraser Health shuts down 5 more businesses due to COVID-19 cases

Including two Trevor Linden gyms and a McDonald's

Apr 19, 2021 7:40 AM Read more >

Number of Burnaby schools with COVID-19 exposures explodes – one has 7 different dates

But Dr. Henry says schools won't be closed

Apr 18, 2021 8:07 AM Read more >

Opinion: 'Good riddance' to Burnaby COVID-19 vaccination site and its traffic woes

New COVID-19 vaccination site starts up at BCIT on Sunday

Apr 17, 2021 8:57 AM Read more >

Opinion: Maskless dudes in Burnaby malls infuriating to COVID-19 ‘long hauler’

She has an urgent message to young people

Apr 17, 2021 8:45 AM Read more >

Burnaby pub pivots with insta-patio as restaurants scramble to survive restrictions

Burnaby has loosened up its rules to allow patio spaces

Apr 17, 2021 8:09 AM Read more >