BC COVID-19

• COVID-19: B.C. care home facilities to allow more visitors

  Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Thursday, starting March 18, visitor restrictions will be changed at all long-term care and assisted living facilities.

  Canada

  Mar 11
  
• Less than half of immunized British Columbians plan to get a COVID-19 booster right away: poll

  Fifty-six per cent of survey respondents in British Columbia said they won't be getting a booster shot as soon as it's available to them.

  Health

  Feb 10
  
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• B.C. families call for further relaxation of restrictions in long-term care

  B.C. implemented changes Tuesday that guarantee all residents of long-term care at least one visitor, even if there is an outbreak.

  Health

  Feb 3
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• B.C. to offer COVID-19 boosters for kids ages 12 to 17

  Following guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), British Columbia has updated it's own guidance to expand the eligibility.

  Health

  Feb 1
• National fitness association critical of non-compliant gyms

  After a West Kelowna gym flip-flopped on COVID-19 rules to get their licence back, an association representing fitness companies says gyms defying mandates just want attention.

  Canada

  Jan 21
• Omicron wave easing in some provinces as others brace for surge

  Saskatchewan, Alberta and Prince Edward Island are bracing for continued Omicron surges, while Quebec and Ontario are seeing some easing in the daily rate of hospital admissions.

  Canada

  Jan 19
• COVID-19: Okanagan gym plans to defy provincial public health mandates

  A gym in West Kelowna never closed despite orders from Interior Health and the RCMP, and will continue to operate at full capacity, despite mandates.

  Canada

  Jan 18
• B.C. records more than 300,000 COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations jump again

  The latest COVID-19 numbers come as the B.C. government announced a gradual reopening for gyms and fitness centres on Jan. 20 as long as there are pandemic safety plans in place.

  Health

  Jan 18
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• Okanagan establishments pivoting for NYE, once again

  Some Okanagan establishments have adapted to the new COVID restrictions and are hosting dinner-like celebrations.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2021
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• New COVID-19 protocols ‘crushing’: Kelowna mayor

  New COVID-19 restrictions will come into effect on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2021