Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

CMHA, UBC research found majority of people have ongoing COVID concerns

“We’re seeing the signs of chronic stress on the population,” said Margaret Eaton, National CEO of CMHA.

Mar 14, 2022 7:58 AM Read more >

Opinion: 'Drop everything': Remembering the COVID-19 call that changed everything

Cautious optimism that we're coming out of the pandemic.

Mar 14, 2022 7:48 AM Read more >

B.C. ICUs have fewest COVID-19 patients in seven months

Three more deaths raise B.C.'s pandemic death toll to 2,935

Mar 11, 2022 3:59 PM Read more >

SFU Burnaby says wearing a mask a 'matter of personal choice'

UBC announces masks will be required in public indoor spaces on both campuses until April 30, 2022

Mar 11, 2022 3:24 PM Read more >

Opinion: Dr. Bonnie Henry just handed the ‘freedom convoy’ cult a big, fat win

The PHO claims B.C. is in a 'good place' but good enough for such radical changes?

Mar 11, 2022 12:10 PM Read more >

B.C. to provide free rapid antigen tests to those older than 50

People are eligible for one kit containing five tests every 28 days.

Mar 10, 2022 5:27 PM Read more >

Dr. Henry making changes to previously announced vaccine requirement for private health-care workers

B.C.'s top doc says specifics are being worked out with each regulatory college.

Mar 10, 2022 4:39 PM Read more >

Will COVID-19 restrictions come back in the fall? Here's what B.C.'s top doc had to say.

"We have to be ready to bring some tools back," said Dr. Bonnie Henry.

Mar 10, 2022 3:56 PM Read more >

TransLink, BC Transit say masks won't be mandatory after provincial repeal

Masks will no longer be required in all indoor public spaces as of March 11

Mar 10, 2022 3:52 PM Read more >

Burnaby Board of Trade supports provincial mask and vaccine card repeals, asks for patience with businesses

“We are pleased that the state of the pandemic allows us to stop requiring masks and the use of the BC Vaccine Card."

Mar 10, 2022 2:46 PM Read more >