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Greater Victoria residents eager to travel despite new virus threat

Greater Victoria residents eager to travel despite new virus threat

"We’ve been slammed … pent-up demand is an understatement."
B.C. Transit workforce 98% vaccinated against COVID-19

B.C. Transit workforce 98% vaccinated against COVID-19

76 new COVID-19 cases in Island Health, along with three of seven deaths in B.C.

76 new COVID-19 cases in Island Health, along with three of seven deaths in B.C.

British Columbia recorded 375 more cases of COVID-19 Wednesday as vaccination numbers rise, including among children. Island Health recorded 76 new cases and three of the province’s seven new deaths.
First case of COVID-19 Omicron variant identified in B.C.

First case of COVID-19 Omicron variant identified in B.C.

UBC researchers determine bigger gap better for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

UBC researchers determine bigger gap better for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

They found a seven-week gap was better than a four-week gap
Travel Ban: Hong Kong bans non-residents from Canada due to Omicron threat

Travel Ban: Hong Kong bans non-residents from Canada due to Omicron threat

A traveller from Canada was confirmed with a mutant strain of the virus
Parents relieved as vaccinations start for younger kids in B.C.

Parents relieved as vaccinations start for younger kids in B.C.

Some parents complained Monday morning that they had registered, but were still waiting for an invitation to book.
Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Ontario, Quebec

Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Ontario, Quebec

No evidence that newest COVID variant out of Africa is in B.C., says Henry

No evidence that newest COVID variant out of Africa is in B.C., says Henry

Omicron’s emergence in South Africa coincided with a steep rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in that region, according to the World Health Organization.
Here's why Canada changed its advice on face masks (INFOGRAPHIC)

Here's why Canada changed its advice on face masks (INFOGRAPHIC)

Everything you need to know about the new guidance on face masks.