Nikitha Martins
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COVID-19 circuit breaker coming to Northern B.C.
B.C. is introducing brand-new "circuit breaker" restrictions to most of the region, starting at midnight Thursday until at least Friday, Nov. 19. → Read More
Bubble-zones coming to B.C. schools, health-care buildings in near future
The province promises it is still working to create protest-free bubble zone legislation for schools and health-care facilities. → Read More
'Resilient' flu infection could spread across B.C. this season: expert
As COVID restrictions ease, many experts predict this year's flu season could be severe. One doctor is strongly recommending a flu shot to prevent strain. → Read More
COVID-19: B.C. records 605 cases, 4 deaths amid hospitalization incline
Hospitalizations continue to incline as another 605 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past day. → Read More
B.C. hopes to offer COVID vaccines to kids 5 to 11 by November
B.C. kids aged five to 11 could be offered COVID-19 vaccines in a matter of weeks, according to Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. → Read More
COVID-19: 752 cases in B.C. recorded, nine deaths
B.C. is recording another high number of COVID-19 cases with 752 infections and nine more deaths. → Read More
Vancouver MLA office defaced with anti-Semitic symbol
Calling it disturbing and not coincidental, a Vancouver MLA has seen his office defaced with anti-Semitic imagery. → Read More
B.C. COVID-19 cases still riding high amid 749 infections, 9 deaths Thursday
B.C.'s latest COVID numbers are down from Wednesday but still riding quite high. The province is reporting 749 new cases, along with nine additional deaths. → Read More
Burnaby school trustees mandate masks for all students
The Burnaby Board of Education has expanded the current provincial mandate for Grades 4 to 12 to include students from Kindergarten to Grade 3. → Read More
Surrey schools mandate masks for all students
Following calls from teachers and parents to expand the provincial mandate masks to include students from kindergarten to Grade 3. Starting Monday, Oct. 4 face coverings will be required for all students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. This move follows the Vancouver School Board that passed a motion to mandate masks to all grades. → Read More
B.C. issues regional public health order for parts of Fraser Valley
The province's latest crackdown will affect Abbotsford, Hope, Chilliwack, Agassiz, Mission, and Harrison starting Tuesday. → Read More
COVID-19: B.C. sees upward trend in hospitalizations
B.C.’s Health Minster is once again warning British Columbians the unvaccinated are making up the majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the province. → Read More
B.C. schools bringing back COVID-19 case notifications
B.C. is re-implementing notifications when a child tests positive for the virus and it could be up and running by the end of the week. → Read More
COVID-19: Pregnant, unvaccinated people in B.C. in ICU
Some health care facilities are filling up with unvaccinated British Columbians, including several unimmunized, young, pregnant people now in ICU. → Read More
Surrey-Langley Skytrain project opening pushed from 2025 to 2028
You'll have to wait even longer if you'd hoped to travel along the Surrey-Langley Skytrain. The project is being pushed from 2025 to 2028. → Read More
Vancouver Stanley Park coyotes mourned for during vigil
Over a dozen people opposing the coyote cull at Vancouver's Stanley Park gathered Wednesday morning to mourn the deaths of the animals. → Read More
Missing hiker found dead in Manning Park
Andriy Fendrikov was reported missing to the Vancouver Police earlier this week when he didn’t show up for work. Police have now confirmed his body was found near Snass Mountain. → Read More
B.C. nurses say dire staffing crisis will worsen with health care vaccine mandate
There could be staffing challenges due to making vaccinations a job requirement in health care, but B.C.'s health minister says the other option is worse. → Read More
Four Stanley Park coyotes killed one week into cull
A week into the cull at Stanley Park, four coyotes have been trapped and euthanized following dozens of attacks over the last few months. → Read More
Influential Canadian stand-up comedian Norm Macdonald dead at 61
After a private battle with cancer, the Quebec-born comedian and actor has died. He was an SNL Weekend Update anchor during the early to mid-90s and left in 1998 to star in his own comedy show. → Read More