COVID-19 in British Columbia

This is your source for all COVID-19 / coronavirus based news from official news sources within British Columbia.

COVID-19 in British Columbia

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COVID-19 Cases by BC Health Region

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Help Front-line Health Care Workers in British Columbia: COVID19Therapy.ca

Tell them about our sister site COVID19Therapy.ca where Registered Counsellors and Psychotherapists in British Columbia are offering individual and personal support to front-line health care workers – free of charge – through 3 personal video or phone sessions.

Spread The Word! Our new sister site offers free counseling for front-line health care workers in British Columbia: COVID19Therapy.ca

The Latest Update from Dr. Bonnie Henry

(August 20) B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer’s Daily Update

Dr Bonnie Henry

Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety

Anxiety Canada discusses coping mechanisms during the pandemic.

Suggested Resources for BC Residents

Important Phone Numbers

  • Call 811 if you have COVID-19 symptoms
  • Call 1-888-268-4319 for non-health related COVID-19 information

Official Resources

Mental Health Resources

  • Our sister site COVID19Therapy.ca where Registered Counsellors and Psychotherapists in British Columbia are offering individual and personal support to front-line health care workers – free of charge – through 3 personal video or phone sessions.
  • Licensed psychologist pro-bono mental health support (Canada-wide) for front-line service providers.
  • BounceBack BC: “a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry.”
  • Anxiety Canada: Learn about anxiety and how to cope with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BC University & College COVID-19 Resources

Other Provincially Informative Websites

Paths to COVID-19 Infection in B.C.

Source: BC Surveillance Summary. Jan1 – Apr 7, 2020 (N=1291)

BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool

“This self-assessment tool, developed with the BC Ministry of Health, will help determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for COVID-19. You can complete this assessment for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, if they are unable to.”

You can access the self-assessment tool on the web here.

OR, install the Support App and Self-Assessment Tool for your mobile device:

 

Install the COVID-19 App from Google Play Install the COVID-19 App from the App Store

BC Government Statements

The Latest COVID-19 News in British Columbia

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in as the 47th president on Monday, taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country's institutions. The post Trump returning... Read more
Published: 1 hour ago
Source: CHEK News
By The Associated Press
Featuring encounters with jellyfish, wolf eels, octopuses, rockfish and colorful nudibranchs, the footage spans dive trips to places like Port Hardy and Barkley Sound, Madrona Point, Browning Wall and 5 Fathom Reef, among others. The post ‘We have everything’: Nanaimo scuba diver shares video of 230+ dives from 2024 appeared... Read more
Published: 15 hours ago
Source: CHEK News
By Jeff Lawrence
The organizers behind an annual music festival on Vancouver Island known for big-name headliners say they're shaking things up and looking to expand. The post ‘Maximize the benefits’: Overhaul planned for Vancouver Island’s Laketown Shakedown music festival appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 19 hours ago
Source: CHEK News
By Ethan Morneau
David Lynch, the filmmaker celebrated for his uniquely dark and dreamlike vision in such movies as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and the TV series “Twin Peaks,” has died just days before his 79th birthday. The post David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ dies at 78 appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 3 days ago
Source: CHEK News
By The Associated Press
British Columbia ostrich farmers ordered to cull a herd of 400 due to an avian flu outbreak are holding onto hope that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will change its mind before their kill date in just over two weeks.  The post B.C. farmers challenge government order to cull ostrich... Read more
Published: 4 days ago
Source: CHEK News
By Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press
The Comox Valley Airport saw its largest jump in year-over-year passenger growth in 2024, while Victoria International Airport saw a slightly smaller increase. The post Comox Valley Airport sees record growth, YYJ reports more modest gains appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 4 days ago
Source: CHEK News
By Adam Chan