Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Lockdown fatigue, 'invincibility' causing more COVID-19 infections in young people

More young people are being infected with COVID-19, creating the potential for a severe outbreak, scientists warn

Jul 19, 2020 8:25 AM Read more >

Tenants will have until July 2021 to repay missed rent, says B.C. government

Renters will be required to start paying rent in full starting Sept. 1, when the province will lift ban on evictions for non-payment

Jul 18, 2020 8:48 PM Read more >

Two more YVR flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure

Passengers of two flights that flew through YVR on July 13 are advised to self-isolate and self-monitor for symptoms.

Jul 18, 2020 8:06 PM Read more >

City of Vancouver approves 260 temporary patios in seven weeks

Vast majority of the 378 patio applications are for patios on public space

Jul 18, 2020 3:10 PM Read more >

Ottawa extends wage subsidy to December, dumps 30% threshold

Feds retool wage subsidy program, offering 'top-up' to some businesses

Jul 18, 2020 1:32 PM Read more >

VCH warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at a Downtown Vancouver hotel

Vancouver Coastal Health is notifying people who visited a hotel on Davie Street about a possible exposure to COVID-19 this month.

Jul 17, 2020 6:02 PM Read more >

B.C. confirms 28 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,198

 A newborn intensive care unit at a Vancouver hospital is the site of the latest COVID-19 outbreak in the city.

Jul 17, 2020 3:10 PM Read more >

Penticton winery confirms staff member tested positive for COVID-19

The winery has closed down for the weekend for a thorough cleaning and sanitization

Jul 17, 2020 12:22 PM Read more >

More than half of B.C.'s 681 seniors' homes lack plans to allow visitors

Just 318 of 681 senior care homes in B.C. have submitted plans to government

Jul 17, 2020 10:17 AM Read more >

Newborn care unit at Vancouver hospital shut down by COVID-19 outbreak

A newborn intensive care unit at a Vancouver hospital is the site of the latest COVID-19 outbreak in the city

Jul 17, 2020 7:10 AM Read more >