Premier Horgan extends B.C. state of emergency to June 23
We remain in the longest state of emergency the province has ever seen
Food samples will not be returning to Costco stores in Canada
Sorry guys, your Costco trips are going to be WAY less exciting now...
No new COVID-19 deaths, 9 new cases reported in B.C. today
The number of active cases and patients in hospital remain unchanged from yesterday
Playgrounds in the Greater Victoria School District will reopen June 12
Along with sports courts.
Trudeau confirms that Canadians who applied for CERB mistakenly won’t be punished
But you will have to pay the money back.
B.C. reports 29 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths over three days
One epidemiologically-linked case was also reported today
Saanich announces all 56 municipal playgrounds to reopen by June 10
Sidney and Oak Bay also announced playgrounds reopening today
Fraudulent CERB claims can now be reported on the CRA website
As of June 1, the federal government had processed over 15 million applications for CERB
Oak Bay and Sidney begin reopening playgrounds June 8
Bring your own hand sanitizer!
Immediate family members of Canadian citizens can cross U.S. border starting tonight
The 14 day quarantine rule will still apply to those entering the country
Just one new COVID-19 case reported in B.C. along with one additional death
The number of active cases has dropped to 193
Here’s where the most difficult COVID-19 strains in B.C. came from
Hint: It wasn't China.
$14 billion on the way to help provinces restart economies: Trudeau
“To really move forward, we need a Canada-wide plan on safely and effectively restarting the economy.”
Canadians with disabilities to receive COVID-19 aid in the form of one-time payment
Up to $600 for those eligible.
B.C. reports five new COVID-19 cases today, public health reveals epidemiological data
Based on data about epidemiologically-linked cases, there have been a total of 130 cases in VIHA overall
Vancouver Island Health region officially has zero active COVID-19 cases
Based on new data, southern Vancouver Island appears to have escaped the worst of the pandemic
Many Canadians feeling financially optimistic despite COVID-19 (REPORT)
24% say they are actually better off now than they were last year.
Canadian seniors will start receiving COVID-19 financial aid in July: Trudeau
Eligible elders can receive a one-time payment of up to $500.
B.C. reports 22 new COVID-19 cases today, one additional death
There continue to be no new cases in the Vancouver Island Health region
B.C. acquires millions of new surgical masks that exceed Health Canada standards
Making them available for health care workers.
Province buys Paul’s Motor Inn for $15M to house homeless in Victoria
This is the second hotel to be purchased by the province for the purpose of sheltering homeless populations during the pandemic
Four new COVID-19 cases reported in B.C., no additional deaths
Several outbreaks at health care facilities are now over, but there are two new community outbreaks at offices on the mainland
Around 60,000 B.C. students return to school on first day of reopening on June...
This new hybrid model of schooling is expected to stay in place in September
COVID-19 response boosts Canada’s perception of Justin Trudeau (SURVEY)
Though 38% of Canadians still believe that we would be “better off” with a different Prime Minister
B.C. reports 24 new COVID-19 cases since Saturday, one additional death
The overall recovery rate is now at approximately 85 per cent
B.C. instates emergency order banning commercial tenant evictions until end of June
For landlords who choose not to apply for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program
Struggling municipalities to receive $2.2 billion in support from Canadian government
Due to steep losses in revenues in light of COVID-19.
B.C. top doctor bans overnight summer camps for children and youth this year
Instead, people are encouraged to focus on arranging more day camps
11 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. today, no new deaths for third day this...
Schools are set to reopen for partial voluntary in-class instruction on Monday
B.C. reports just four new COVID-19 cases today, no additional deaths
This is the second time the province has reported no new COVID-19 deaths this week
Canada announces $650 million aid for Indigenous healthcare, income assistance and women’s shelters
To provide additional support amid COVID-19.
Cruise ships that carry over 100 passengers banned from Canadian waters until October
This season, it was estimated that 300 cruise ships and 770,000 passengers would arrive in Victoria.
Farmer’s markets in B.C. can now sell merchandise, artisan goods and offer sit-down service
Dr. Bonnie Henry has amended a previous order banning the sale of non-food items at markets
9 new COVID-19 cases reported in B.C. today, in addition to two more deaths
It has been three weeks since there was a new case in the Vancouver Island Health region
Colwood launches online survey on permanently closing road to Esquimalt Lagoon for vehicles
Ocean Boulevard was temporarily closed to vehicles as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 response has boosted B.C. Premier John Horgan’s approval rating to 71% (REPORT)
Most Premiers in Canada now hold majority approval ratings in their provinces
Global response needed to repair economic damage done by COVID-19: Trudeau
"Canadian jobs and businesses depend on stable and productive economies in other countries."
Harbour Air will add more flights between Vancouver Island and mainland in June
They started resuming flights in late April
B.C. reports 9 new COVID-19 cases today, one dead bringing death toll to 162
There are now 244 active cases across the province
Premier Horgan says B.C. now in longest state of emergency in its history
"With no likely end in sight."
Drug overdose deaths continue to rise in B.C. amid pandemic: BC Coroners Service
This is the first time there've been over 100 overdose deaths two months in a row since 2018
Victoria Butterfly Gardens have reopened to visitors as of May 27
With strict precautions in place
Provincial court will resume in-person proceedings in Victoria on June 8
Supreme and provincial courts suspended regular operations on March 19th due to COVID-19.
Save-On-Foods employees will not receive $2/hour hazard pay after this week
"It is just too soon to end the Pandemic Premium," says union President Kim Novak
B.C. reports 11 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths for the first time in...
Again, there were no new cases reported in Vancouver Island Health Region
Canada partners with General Motors to produce 10 million face masks: Trudeau
10,000 new Canadian-made ventilators are also on the way.
BC Ferries will resume Nanaimo Departure Bay to Vancouver Horseshoe Bay route on June...
As part of plans to restore higher service levels across the fleet
12 new COVID-19 cases reported in B.C., four additional deaths since Saturday
There have been no new cases in the Island Health region in nearly two weeks
Here’s how businesses in Canada can apply for rent subsidy
Applications for the program opened today.
Canadian government explores option to provide 10-day paid sick leave per year to all
Talks with provinces and territories on the subject are still ongoing.
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