Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

People are putting up Christmas lights to spread cheer amidst COVID-19 crisis

There's a movement afoot online and in communities to create a kind of Christmas in March vibe

Mar 19, 2020 4:06 PM Read more >

21,000 Vancouverites are using a Facebook group to support their community during the COVID-19 pandemic

“We really wanted to find a way to connect people and let them access resources and community and mutual aid.”

Mar 19, 2020 3:03 PM Read more >

Don't panic: BC Liquor Stores are reducing hours, but they're still open

The reduced hours will allow staff to receive and safely stock product and ensure availability for customers

Mar 19, 2020 2:28 PM Read more >

Sunwing is offering FREE flights for stranded Canadians

"It’s the Canadian thing to do.”

Mar 19, 2020 2:16 PM Read more >

Burnaby animation school offers free help to schools scrambling to get online amid COVID-19

“There’s so many schools that need to go online now and have no clue how to do it..."

Mar 19, 2020 1:38 PM Read more >

Vancouver has officially declared a local state of emergency

'We do feel that there are a number of measures that we may need to take in the coming days'

Mar 19, 2020 1:28 PM Read more >

Vancouver restaurants clear fridges for shut down, donate food and money

Our restaurants are looking for ways to use up every last bit of the food they have on hand, and also help out

Mar 19, 2020 10:29 AM Read more >

LETTER: It's 'unethical' to keep B.C. child care facilities open during the COVID-19 pandemic

"Refusing to shut down early years programs at this time send the message that child care workers and early years do not matter"

Mar 19, 2020 9:25 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 >

Here's how ICBC is adapting its services in response to the COVID-19 crisis

We're in a state of emergency in B.C. now - but what if you need something done with ICBC?

Mar 19, 2020 7:45 AM Read more >