BC Restrictions

• COVID-19: 11 more deaths in B.C., falling hospitalizations as event restrictions set to expire

  Health officials said there were 762 positive cases in hospital, an overnight decrease of 25, including 121 cases in critical or intensive care.

  Health

  Feb 16, 2022
  
• B.C. to drop capacity limits, reopen nightclubs and bars as Omicron spread wanes

  B.C.'s top doctor Dr. Bonnie Henry, Premier John Horgan and Health Minister Adrian Dix will be outlining B.C.'s plan at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

  Health

  Feb 15, 2022
  
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• B.C. premier says province will follow public health guidelines over COVID restrictions ending

  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said the requirement to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for businesses, workplaces and other public venues will end on Feb. 14.

  Politics

  Feb 8, 2022
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• New B.C. COVID-19 restrictions take effect Monday

  The new restrictions are slated to remain in place in B.C. for six weeks unless renewed by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. 

  Health

  Dec 19, 2021
• NHL scraps weekend Canucks games as spread of Omicron shuts down B.C. events

  The Canucks were set to host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday at 4 p.m., then the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday, at 7 p.m., in front of full-capacity crowds.

  Sports

  Dec 18, 2021
• B.C. considering new restrictions amid rising COVID cases

  B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix said Wednesday that provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry was speaking with regional health officers this week to consider COVID-19 next steps.

  Health

  Dec 16, 2021
• British Columbia set to roll out COVID-19 re-opening plan on Tuesday

  The tourism, arts and culture and sports sectors are all hoping for the same thing from B.C.'s re-opening plan - clarity around what is allowed and what isn't.

  Economy

  May 24, 2021
• B.C. bending COVID-19 variant curve, independent modelling shows

  Efforts by British Columbia health officials and residents are managing to suppress infections that have been driven by COVID-19 variants, a group of modelling experts says.

  Health

  May 1, 2021
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• Kelowna Chamber of Commerce advocating for small businesses amid extended restrictions

  The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce believes local businesses will be paying the price.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2021
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• COVID: B.C. extends restrictions through May long weekend, planning travel restrictions

  B.C. Premier John Horgan, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, and Health Minister Adrian Dix are set to make the announcement at 2 p.m. Monday.

  Health

  Apr 19, 2021