31 new deaths reported as B.C marks one year of COVID-19 updates
It's been one year this week since B.C. started issuing statements on COVID-19.
Popular Duncan restaurant takes temporary closure due to COVID-19 case
It'll remain closed until at least January 25th.
Colwood coffee shop temporarily closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19
They’re closing out of an abundance of caution.
9 new deaths reported in B.C. COVID-19 update as vaccines delayed
Pfizer production delays are expected to have a short term impact on vaccine distribution.
4 million doses of Pfizer vaccine delayed as Canada projects rise in COVID-19 cases
New modelling suggests that new cases could more than triple across the country.
Cowichan Tribes completes delivery of current supply of vaccine
600 doses were administered across two days.
7 new deaths reported in BC as worldwide COVID-19 death toll exceeds 2 million
536 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in B.C.
34 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Island Health region
Active cases continue to fall.
Active cases in B.C. continue to fall in latest COVID-19 update
62,294 people have been vaccinated in B.C.
Canadians increasingly eager to get COVID-19 vaccine (POLL)
Albertans continue to be most opposed to getting vaccinated.
Canada-U.S. border closure remains in place until at least February 21st
The extension includes restrictions on all non-essential travel.
Canada signs deal for 20 million additional doses of Pfizer vaccine
B.C. is currently leading the provinces in vaccine delivery.
B.C. surpasses 1,000 dead in latest COVID-19 update
59,902 people have been vaccinated.
Cowichan political leaders call out racism following First Nation outbreaks
"This virus does not care who we are or where we are from."
Oak Bay police called to break up 100-student gathering at UVic
Two students received fines of $230 each.
Three Cowichan Valley schools report COVID-19 exposures
One individual tested positive at each school.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Victoria long-term care home
All 17 residents living at the facility have been tested.
18 new deaths reported in latest COVID-19 update for B.C.
27 new cases were reported in Island Health.
Three flights on route to Victoria added to COVID-19 exposure list
All of the flights originated in Calgary.
Victoria’s unemployment rate still trending downwards despite pandemic
While many are still in favour of working from home.
COVID-19 vaccination clinics expanded to Central and North Vancouver Island: Island Health
The new clinics will be held in Nanaimo and Campbell River.
Staff member at Duncan care home tests positive for COVID-19
No outbreak has been declared at the facility.
BC reports 761 new cases of COVID-19 in latest provincial update
Another 8 people have died from the virus.
B.C. COVID-19 orders restricting gatherings and events extended to February 5th
Restrictions could be further extended depending on case numbers over the next month.
Over half of Snuneymuxw First Nation residents on reserves vaccinated
The goal is to reach 70 per cent immunization in the community.
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Duncan assisted-living facility
The infected worker has been self-isolating at home.
Only 15% of British Columbians received the BC Recovery Benefit before Christmas
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23 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Cowichan Tribes outbreak
A shelter in place order has been issued.
Record number of new COVID-19 cases reported for Island Health region in latest update
Eight more people have died.
Saanich daycare temporarily closes after four positive COVID-19 cases discovered
The facility has closed for the week out of an abundance of caution.
Positive case of COVID-19 detected at Chemainus school
One individual has tested positive.
‘Disappointing and irresponsible’: Mayor Helps condemns councillor’s trip abroad
Helps says she is not empowered to fire Sharmarke Dubow.
Provincial state of emergency extended another two weeks
As of January 19, the state of emergency will have lasted 10 months.
428 new cases of COVID-19 reported in B.C. in possible downward trend
Eight more people have died from the virus.
Four new cases added to Snuneymuxw First Nation COVID-19 outbreak
There are now 16 active cases in the Nation.
BC reports 2,211 new COVID-19 cases over four day period in first update of...
24,139 high-risk people have been vaccinated thus far; general public likely on hold until spring
COVID-19 outbreak at First Nation near Nanaimo leads to shelter-in-place order
"One thing is for sure: we will walk forward together as Snuneymuxw people."
Mayfair Shopping Centre confirms two employees test positive for COVID-19
The two employees worked in different stores within the mall.
Victoria cabbie drives belligerent anti-masker straight to police station
The passenger was also touching the cab drivers face.
COVID-19 outbreak at Saanich Peninsula Hospital declared over
Sadly, the outbreak claimed four lives.
8 new deaths in B.C. brings 2020’s total COVID-19 death toll to 901
17,510 people have been vaccinated.
20 photos that perfectly sum up the year 2020 in Victoria (PHOTOS)
Protests, wildfire smoke, and a pandemic; this year was a pretty wild ride.
Two flights to Vancouver Island added to COVID-19 exposure list
The flights were headed for Comox and Victoria.
COVID-19 update: 485 new cases and 11 new deaths reported in B.C.
14,027 people have been vaccinated.
New provincial health order bans New Year’s Eve liquor sales past 8 p.m.
Bars will also be forced to close by 9 p.m. on Dec. 31st.
Travellers entering Canada are now required to have a negative COVID-19 test
Tests must be obtained within three days prior to arrival.
3 more residents test positive in COVID-19 outbreak at Nanaimo care home
There are five confirmed cases in this outbreak.
Nearly 12,000 people vaccinated as B.C. COVID deaths rise to 882
44 new cases were reported over the past five days in Island Health.
Second resident tests positive with COVID-19 at long-term care home in Nanaimo
An outbreak was declared at the facility on Sunday.
Three island flights added to COVID-19 exposures list
One flight originated in Victoria Harbour.