‘Bubble zone’ legislation introduced in BC to protect hospitals from COVID-19 protests
Hospitals were a target for anti-vaccine card protestors in September.
Dr. Henry says children aged five to 11 may receive COVID-19 vaccine before holidays
Health Canada will likely approve the Pfizer vaccine next week.
BC health officials report 338 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, November 16th
42 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
BC health officials report 1,270 new cases of COVID-19 for a three-day period on...
183 new cases and 8 new deaths were reported in the Island Health region.
BC health officials report 992 new cases of COVID-19 for a two-day period on...
138 cases and 1 new death were reported in the Island Health region.
West Shore RCMP seek two BC Transit passengers with crucial information to an investigation
They pose no risk to the public.
BC health officials report 555 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, November 10th
There have been six deaths on Vancouver Island in the past two days.
Over 11,000 British Columbians sign letters urging province to drop restrictions at music venues
BC will soon be the only province with the no standing, no dancing restriction.
BC health officials report 500 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, November 9th
76 new cases and 3 deaths were reported in the Island Health region.
Dr. Stanwick will retire as Island Health’s Chief Medical Doctor at year’s-end
Island Health will begin to search for his replacement in 2022.
Health Canada approves Pfizer booster doses for adults aged 18 and over
The booster is authorized to be used at least six months after a second dose.
BC health officials report 1,438 new cases of COVID-19 for a three-day period on...
221 cases and 3 new deaths were reported in the Island Health region.
Here’s where you can get a PCR COVID-19 test in Greater Victoria
There are five locations around Victoria.
The MV Coho ferry made its return to the Victoria’s inner harbour this morning...
This is the first time since the pandemic began nearly 20 months ago.
COVID-19 outbreak at Nanaimo General Hospital grows to nine cases
Seven patients and two staff members have been infected since October 31st.
BC mink-farms will be shut down by 2023 due to link to COVID-19
There are currently nine mink farms operating in the province.
BC health officials report 549 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, November 5th
73 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
‘Age is the biggest risk factor for COVID-19’: Dr. Bonnie Henry
Unvaccinated children and fully-vaccinated seniors are leading transmission and breakthrough deaths, respectively.
BC health officials report 596 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, November 4th
54 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
BC health officials report 430 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, November 3rd
There was one new death in the Island Health region.
BC health officials report 406 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, November 2nd
Island Health has declared an outbreak at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
Island Health declares a COVID-19 outbreak at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
The outbreak has been limited to the Transitional Care Unit.
International flights will return to Victoria at the end of the month
International flights haven’t landed in Victoria since April 2020.
BC health officials report 1,370 new cases of COVID-19 for a three-day period on...
25 people died from COVID-19 this past weekend.
BC government employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 22nd
Unvaccinated employees will be terminated after three-months of unpaid leave
BC health officials extend provincial indoor mask mandate set to expire on Halloween
With no end date in sight 🤷
BC health officials report 584 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, October 29th
Island Health has declared one new outbreak at Wilkinson jail.
British Columbians can now access their federal vaccine passport
It’ll be mandatory for travel beginning November 30th.
Esquimalt will require all staff to be fully vaccinated by December 20th
The announcement comes days after the District of Saanich announced their policy
BC health officials report 758 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, October 28th
Island Health reported its largest one-day total since the pandemic began.
BC health officials report 609 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, October 27th
55 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
Another municipality in Greater Victoria will require employees to be fully vaccinated
That’s an additional 1,800 employees.
Victoria woman who suffered rare allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine has no regrets getting...
1 in 100,000 people have experienced the same allergic reaction.
678 health care workers on Vancouver Island have been let go due to being...
Minister Dix said it was a necessary step and a solemn day.
BC health officials report 457 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, October 26th
Vancouver Island saw 55 news cases.
BC announces that COVID-19 vaccine boosters will be available to anyone eligible by January
Booster shots will be available between six to eight months after a second vaccination is administered.
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Tofino hospital over
There are currently no outbreaks on the island.
BC health officials report 1,618 new cases of COVID-19 for a three-day period on...
90.0% of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose of the vaccine.
Here’s what you need to know about the new BC Vaccine Card regulations starting...
Capacity limits on indoor events in the province are now lifted.
BC health officials report 649 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, October 22nd
89 new cases and 2 deaths were reported in the Island Health region.
WestJet announces vaccination policy for their travellers and employees
Until November 29th, travellers can provide a negative COVID-19 test.
Canadian workers may not be eligible for EI if fired for being unvaccinated against...
Canada's employment Minister insinuated the change on Thursday.
BC health officials report 715 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, October 21st
There have been over 200,000 cases of COVID-19 in the province since the pandemic began.
British Columbians will require two vaccine cards after federal card announcement
Premier Horgan acknowledged the potential “confusion” in BC.
Canada Recovery Benefit to be replaced with a new COVID-19 ‘lockdown’ benefit this week
It’s intended to help individuals whose employment has been impacted by lockdowns.
Canada will receive 2.9 million doses of Pfizer for children aged 5 to 11
Health Canada hasn’t approved the vaccine for this age yet, but Trudeau wants to be ready.
Here’s what you need to know about Canada’s national proof of COVID-19 vaccination
BC has not yet put in place the national standard.
BC health officials report 696 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, October 20th
Island Health has now surpassed 10,000 cases since the pandemic began.
BC health officials report 560 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, October 19th
61 new cases and 1 new death was reported in the Island Health region.
BC will be lifting capacity limits on indoor events as of October 25th
That means a full rink at Victoria Royals games!