Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

More Metro Vancouver grocery store employees test positive for COVID-19

More Metro Vancouver grocery store employees test positive for COVID-19

Several more staff members at major grocery chains operating in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Dr. Bonnie Henry on why masks are not universally mandated in B.C.

Dr. Bonnie Henry on why masks are not universally mandated in B.C.

"An order can never replace our personal commitment."
This map shows where the highest numbers of COVID-19 are in B.C. (MAP)

This map shows where the highest numbers of COVID-19 are in B.C. (MAP)

According to the modelling, B.C. is on track to see over 1,000 cases of the virus daily if locals do not follow the latest health order.
Here is why B.C. isn't likely to see spring's COVID-19 lockdown restrictions again

Here is why B.C. isn't likely to see spring's COVID-19 lockdown restrictions again

"We haven't had outbreaks related to restaurants--when the rules are followed."
Peace Arch park 'a lifeline’ for families separated by U.S.-Canada border restrictions

Peace Arch park 'a lifeline’ for families separated by U.S.-Canada border restrictions

While border rules restrict non-essential travel, Canadians who see their U.S. loved ones at Peace Arch park are pleading for compassion
B.C. confirms 1,959 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 22,944

B.C. confirms 1,959 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 22,944

There have been nine new COVID-19 related deaths
B.C. businesses’ COVID-19 emergency plans often unavailable to public

B.C. businesses’ COVID-19 emergency plans often unavailable to public

Lower Mainland consumers asking to see businesses’ COVID-19 emergency plans are more likely to get blank stares than any documents.
State of the city: A look at Vancouver by the numbers

State of the city: A look at Vancouver by the numbers

Here's a grim statistic: Vancouver lost 32,000 jobs between February and August
Fundraiser launched for new mom with COVID-19 on life support after giving birth

Fundraiser launched for new mom with COVID-19 on life support after giving birth

The fundraiser has raised over $61,000 from approximately 1,200 donors 
Employees at multiple grocery stores in the Lower Mainland test positive for COVID-19

Employees at multiple grocery stores in the Lower Mainland test positive for COVID-19

Staff at major grocery chains in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley have become infected with the virus.
$(function() { $(".nav-social-ft").append('
  • '); });