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B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency again

B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency again

B.C. is already in the longest state of emergency in provincial history.
Fraser Health reports COVID-19 outbreak at Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health reports COVID-19 outbreak at Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health is reporting an outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) at Surrey Memorial Hospital. The health authority has included the outbreak at Surrey Memorial Hospital at the top of its current outbreaks.
Motorcyclist dies in Vancouver’s fifth traffic fatality of 2020

Motorcyclist dies in Vancouver’s fifth traffic fatality of 2020

Motorcycle rider dies in the crash, female passenger remains in hospital with serious injuries
All aboard: All of TransLink's double-decker buses are now in service

All aboard: All of TransLink's double-decker buses are now in service

The double-deckers provide panoramic views from the upper deck
Canadian Coast Guard hovercraft called in to assist Vancouver RCMP in Wreck Beach arrest

Canadian Coast Guard hovercraft called in to assist Vancouver RCMP in Wreck Beach arrest

Wreck Beach is hard to access in emergency situations, hovercrafts are 'a last resort,' police say
Surrey students will have more options to learn at home this fall

Surrey students will have more options to learn at home this fall

As the province's largest school district, Surrey welcomes over 45,000 students in 101 elementary schools and over 28,000 students in 20 secondary schools. 
450 new and temporary supportive housing units planned to address Vancouver homelessness

450 new and temporary supportive housing units planned to address Vancouver homelessness

98 of the homes will be temporary and are planned for East Vancouver
Employee at a Richmond McDonald's tests positive for COVID-19

Employee at a Richmond McDonald's tests positive for COVID-19

"At McDonald’s Canada, our top priority is to protect the health and well-being of our people and our guests – it’s at the core of everything we do."
Masks now mandatory at both Ikea stores in Metro Vancouver

Masks now mandatory at both Ikea stores in Metro Vancouver

How do you say 'face mask' in Swedish? 😷🇸🇪
BCCDC identifies new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

BCCDC identifies new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

Any travellers returning to B.C. are encouraged to check the BCCDC website for updates about flights with an exposure risk