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VIDEO: 86 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in B.C., 2 additional deaths

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says we’re not through the storm yet as she announced 86 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in B.C. on Monday, bringing the total to 970. Island Health has 67 confirmed cases.

Mar 30, 2020 1:24 PM Read more >

Closed municipal meetings are open: Farnworth order

Terminology ‘evokes a kind of Orwellian verbiage’

Mar 30, 2020 1:20 PM Read more >

B.C. supermarkets don't need to follow 50-person COVID-19 rule

The maximum 50-person rule in B.C. for a business during the COVID-19 pandemic will not apply to retail food and grocery stores – as long as physical distancing can be maintained.

Mar 30, 2020 1:05 PM Read more >

Some criminals may get out of B.C. jails early due to COVID-19

BC Corrections says it is assessing some non-violent offenders for possible early release as it deals with the global pandemic

Mar 30, 2020 12:42 PM Read more >

Vancouver Art Gallery launches online Art Connects series

Gallery curators will stage live streams to preview, discuss exhibitions

Mar 30, 2020 12:11 PM Read more >

ER doc says it's 'scary' sending home people with symptoms

Dr. Sean Wormsbecker of Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster and Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody said hospitals are sending home symptomatic patients without testing them, he's concerned people won't follow quarantine direction

Mar 30, 2020 10:25 AM Read more >

24,000 Canadian troops ready to deploy during COVID-19 crisis

The Canadian armed forces are ready to deploy if needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 30, 2020 9:45 AM Read more >

Vancouver London Drugs cleared to re-open after employee COVID-19 diagnosis

Under guidance from Vancouver Coastal Health, the busy location received a "deep clean and sanitation"

Mar 30, 2020 9:33 AM Read more >

Stanley Park’s nine o'clock gun to sound at 7 p.m. in support of health care workers

Vancouver residents have been making noise every night during COVID-19 outbreak

Mar 29, 2020 6:24 PM Read more >

B.C. farming sector faces race against COVID-19

The province's farming industry is facing multiple challenges during the COVID-19 crisis, including importing its seasonal foreign workforce

Mar 29, 2020 12:58 PM Read more >