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Who can book? Island tourism operators seek more clarity on health orders

Who can book? Island tourism operators seek more clarity on health orders

"I'm getting calls like: I'm in Parksville. I've got a booking from people in Nanaimo … is that OK?'"
Grocery store staff in Vancouver, Surrey test positive for COVID-19

Grocery store staff in Vancouver, Surrey test positive for COVID-19

New cases posted for Superstore and No Frills stores in B.C.
Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Surrey Memorial Hospital

Five patients at Surrey Memorial Hospital have tested positive for the virus in this outbreak
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record high in fifth straight data update

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record high in fifth straight data update

Number of daily vaccinations lags far behind record total, despite significant widening of eligibility yesterday.
B.C. confirms 849 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 120,889

B.C. confirms 849 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 120,889

There are 9,145 active cases of COVID-19 in the province
New B.C. travel rules a 'logistical nightmare': expert

New B.C. travel rules a 'logistical nightmare': expert

One B.C. political analyst says the new COVID-19 travel rules aimed at stopping travel outside health regions is not only difficult to prove but could create more problems for the provincial government.
BCCDC identifies 12 new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

BCCDC identifies 12 new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

The list of flights with confirmed cases of the virus continues to grow.
Opinion: Strain on hospitals drives latest crackdown

Opinion: Strain on hospitals drives latest crackdown

More Metro Vancouver grocery stores report staff COVID-19 infections

More Metro Vancouver grocery stores report staff COVID-19 infections

The new store worker infections are part of the case count in the hard-hit Fraser Health region.
Paul Mochrie is Vancouver’s new city manager

Paul Mochrie is Vancouver’s new city manager

Mochrie served in acting role after Sadhu Johnston retired as city manager