Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Traveller COVID isolation centres were in plans last fall, may last two years

Trudeau announced $2,000 hotel stays, site expansion possible nationally

Feb 2, 2021 11:01 AM Read more >

Opinion: I fear a tsunami of preventable diseases due to COVID-19

Telehealth consultations only go so far, says this doctor

Feb 2, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Ottawa inks multiple deals to shore up domestic vaccine manufacturing

Vancouver's Precision NanoSystems among companies tapped to expand manufacturing capacity in Canada

Feb 2, 2021 8:25 AM Read more >

Pace of B.C. vaccinations facing a 'bit of a pause' as supply issues persist

B.C. provincial health officer optimistic supply issues will subside by month's end

Feb 1, 2021 3:49 PM Read more >

B.C. records 1,158 new COVID-19 cases over weekend, 18 of them being virus variants

The number of British Columbians actively battling COVID-19 infections has fallen to a 12-week low.

Feb 1, 2021 3:33 PM Read more >

Opinion: Burnaby hair salons are charging a ‘COVID-19 fee’. Is that fair?

Should businesses cover the costs or customers?

Feb 1, 2021 12:49 PM Read more >

Burnaby Hudson's Bay workers on ‘pins and needles’ as layoffs start

More than 600 workers set to be laid off

Feb 1, 2021 11:49 AM Read more >

COVID-19 at Burnaby store part of new Lower Mainland cases

A worker has tested positive at the Metrotown store

Feb 1, 2021 9:44 AM Read more >

People are posting pics of their B.C. COVID-19 vaccine cards. Don't

The BBB says scammers could extract your personal information

Feb 1, 2021 9:03 AM Read more >

Opinion: B.C.'s COVID-19 'long-haulers' never truly recover

Many still have long-lasting health impacts

Feb 1, 2021 8:53 AM Read more >