Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

A study from the C.D. Howe Institute estimates Canada would have lost $156 billion in economic activity in 2021 had COVID-19 vaccines been rolled out six months later than they were. That would have been equivalent to about 12.

OTTAWA — Tens of millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines are likely about to expire and go to waste because of a failure to manage an oversupply, Canada's auditor general reported Tuesday — a failure with an estimated price tag of about $1 billion.

"I think the approach that we took was the right one, but obviously we learned lessons from that and we welcome the feedback and report," said Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth.

The 20-minute Rockdoc Cold & Flu Rescue Kit tests also come with a doctor's appointment. 

Health Minister Adrian Dix says postponing non-urgent surgeries is one way to create room at hospitals for patients, especially children, who are fighting flu and other respiratory illnesses, including COVID.

New presumed COVID-19 deaths in the province declined to 21, from 30 one week ago

After auditing 11,000-plus files, the province found 95% of applicants should not have received the $1,000, one-time tax-free payment.

Previous changes to COVID-19 protocols have been accompanied by formal announcements and news releases detailing the changes.

COVID-19, influenza and RSV are all making kids sick — and putting a strain on B.C.'s health-care system. Here's how to do your part to cut the risk.

Main metrics tracking COVID-19 in B.C. have been range-bound in recent months