COVID-19

B.C. government’s pandemic review a 'sham,' expert says

Bad public health policy helped propel each wave of COVID-19, says a retired emergency room physician.

Mar 18, 2022 4:21 PM Read more >

1.7M Canadians on the hook for 2020 CERB repayments, says Ottawa

Advance CERB payments of $2,000 are being clawed back from some recipients, according to the Government of Canada.

Mar 16, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

COVID’s arrival caught B.C. deeply unprepared, documents show

Provincial government overwhelmed by PPE shortage and pandemic supply-chain chaos in 2020, briefing notes reveal.

Mar 14, 2022 1:55 PM Read more >

Want to quit your job and travel full-time? This woman did

Tips from a woman who does it.

Mar 11, 2022 12:38 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 >

Behind the scenes of B.C.’s first COVID-19 superspreader, two years ago

Documents highlight confusion before officials discovered attendee at Pacific Dental Conference had coronavirus, leading to dozens of infections and one death.

Mar 4, 2022 4:33 PM Read more >

Editorial: Scrap the app

For short trips, it should no longer be required.

Feb 24, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

First dose COVID-19 vaccination rate in eligible Burnaby children aged 5-11 now tied for highest in Fraser Health

Burnaby now tied with New Westminster

Feb 23, 2022 10:36 AM Read more >

COVID-19 rapid antigen tests now available for SFU staff, students and faculty

Each kit contains five single-use rapid tests

Feb 23, 2022 10:20 AM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Burnaby Hospital

Previous outbreak was declared over on Jan. 27

Feb 18, 2022 2:23 PM Read more >