Skip to content

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Speech from the Throne: B.C. to focus on inclusive, innovative post-pandemic recovery

Speech from the Throne: B.C. to focus on inclusive, innovative post-pandemic recovery

Government's first priority will remain managing the pandemic and ensuring British Columbians' health and safety
Read more >
Opinion: Transit rider ditches face mask to fill face with Timmies – which is a terrible idea

Opinion: Transit rider ditches face mask to fill face with Timmies – which is a terrible idea

Eating and drinking coffee is not excuse for taking down a mask on transit
Read more >
Over 100 people refused hotel quarantine after flying into Vancouver

Over 100 people refused hotel quarantine after flying into Vancouver

The fine for refusing to stay in a government-approved hotel is $3,000.
Read more >
Forever 21 shocks with a return to Burnaby’s biggest mall after bankruptcy

Forever 21 shocks with a return to Burnaby’s biggest mall after bankruptcy

Fashion retailer closed all of its stores in 2019
Read more >
Opinion: B.C. Greens 'blistering' in criticism of Dr. Henry, but would their lockdown plan really work?

Opinion: B.C. Greens 'blistering' in criticism of Dr. Henry, but would their lockdown plan really work?

Criticism clearly aimed at provincial health officer
Read more >
Several Metro Vancouver Superstore and Safeway workers infected with COVID-19

Several Metro Vancouver Superstore and Safeway workers infected with COVID-19

Workers at multiple big box grocery stores in Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey among those in region recently confirmed as having the virus
Read more >
More McDonald's workers in Metro Vancouver test positive for COVID-19

More McDonald's workers in Metro Vancouver test positive for COVID-19

Affected locations are in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
Read more >
More COVID-19 cases discovered at Superstore in Burnaby, T&T grocery stores

More COVID-19 cases discovered at Superstore in Burnaby, T&T grocery stores

Several companies updated their case trackers on Sunday
Read more >
Rough week for Burnaby schools with long list of COVID-19 exposures

Rough week for Burnaby schools with long list of COVID-19 exposures

Rise in local school exposures comes as teachers demand changes
Read more >
Opinion: ‘I’m hanging on by my fingernails,’ says Burnaby restaurant owner

Opinion: ‘I’m hanging on by my fingernails,’ says Burnaby restaurant owner

New provincial funds could be too little, too late
Read more >