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B.C. Covid update Thursday: 21 deaths, 673 new cases
B.C. is reporting 21 new COVID-19-related deaths for a second straight day, the majority of them seniors in long term care. There are 673 new cases, including 66 in Interior Health. "Here in B.C., the...
Corey Fischer Dec 17, 2020
COVID-19 cases rise in Vernon and Kelowna areas
The weekly update shows Greater Vernon (Vernon, Coldstream and RDNO Areas B and C) had 36 new cases of COVID-19 last week (Dec.6 to 12), an increase of 15 from the previous week.The Central Okanagan (...
Corey Fischer Dec 17, 2020
640 new Covid cases, 24 deaths in B.C.
COVID-19 cases and deaths were on the rise again in B.C. Wednesday. Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, announced 640 new cases, and 24 more deaths. Interi...
Corey Fischer Dec 16, 2020
Province expands COVID-19 enforcement measures
Premier John Horgan said it was coming, and today we get the details.The B.C. government is expanding COVID-19 ticket enforcement and workplace safety measures to keep British Columbians safe, as well...
Corey Fischer Dec 16, 2020
COVID-19 cases decrease on first day for vaccines in B.C.
A drop in B.C.'s new COVID-19 cases today with 522, including 56 in the Interior Health region. The B.C. total is the lowest in more than a month and comes after several days in the 600-700 range. How...
Corey Fischer Dec 15, 2020
COVID-19 community cluster at Big White
Sixty cases of COVID-19 have been connected to Big White Mountain. Interior Health (IH) has announced a cluster linked to the popular ski area east of Kelowna. "Our investigation reveals 60 cases of C...
Corey Fischer Dec 15, 2020
B.C. Covid update Monday: 49 new deaths, 2,146 new cases
The COVID-19 death toll added another 49 names over the weekend in British Columbia. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made that announcement on Monday while also reporting 2,146 new COVID ca...
Corey Fischer Dec 14, 2020
Organizer of COVID-19 rally issued $2,300 fine
A protest over COVID-19 measures has resulted in the event organizer being fined for violating public health orders. The protest and march was held Saturday (Dec.12) in the downtown area of Kelowna. R...
Corey Fischer Dec 13, 2020
Friday update: 737 new COVID-19 cases in B.C., 11 deaths
B.C. health officials are encouraging residents to take a step back from the usual holiday rush this weekend. "Take the time to get outside and enjoy a quieter weekend with those in your household. Sh...
Corey Fischer Dec 11, 2020
Deadliest ever COVID-19 day in B.C.
After Wednesday's more upbeat COVID-19 briefing regarding the arrival of vaccine in B.C., there were grim numbers revealed today at a more sombre news conference, including a new record high death cou...
Dec 10, 2020

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