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Surrey is looking for empty warehouses to use as hospital space

Despite patchwork of municipal responses to COVID-19, the message from B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer is clear: avoid other people.

Mar 21, 2020 9:06 AM Read more >

B.C. teachers still don't know what to expect after spring break

It's unclear when school will be back in session again

Mar 21, 2020 7:33 AM Read more >

B.C. provincial health officer assures health-care workers in COVID-19 fight

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's provincial health officer offered support Friday to health-care workers in the province that has the highest number of COVID-19 cases, saying there are enough supplies for them to safely do their jobs. Dr.

Mar 20, 2020 5:12 PM Read more >

Safety, equipment levels a concern should COVID-19 cases rise: B.C. Nurses' Union president

Currently, there are “adequate” supplies and enough personal protective equipment available in acute care facilities

Mar 20, 2020 2:47 PM Read more >

B.C. couple who bought entire store's meat section says they're living in fear now

"I'm not feeling safe, and me and my girlfriend are scared."

Mar 20, 2020 1:56 PM Read more >

COVID-19 test device sales expedited in Canada as WHO stresses ‘test, test, test’

"You cannot fight a fire blindfolded. And we cannot stop this pandemic if we don’t know who is infected."

Mar 19, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

British Columbia records eighth death from COVID-19, cases climb to 271

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has recorded an eighth death from COVID-19 as the number of infections climbs to 271 cases.

Mar 19, 2020 5:10 PM Read more >

Save-On-Foods is banning reusable bags to help stop the spread of COVID-19

“Both our team members and customers have expressed concern about bottle returns and in using reusable bags at this time"

Mar 19, 2020 4:53 PM Read more >

Shop ramping up production of Alberta medical officer's periodic table dress

VICTORIA — A British Columbia clothing maker says it has seen a surge in demand for a dress Alberta's chief medical officer wore during a COVID-19 briefing this week.

Mar 19, 2020 9:27 AM Read more >

Why health-care workers in B.C. aren’t required to self-isolate

There are concerns about the risk of spreading COVID-19 to patients and other health-care professionals

Mar 19, 2020 8:23 AM Read more >