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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The Latest Update from Dr. Bonnie Henry
(August 20) B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer’s Daily Update
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
- COVID-19 – BC Centre for Disease Control
- COVID-19 Provincial Support and Information
- COVID-19 Economic Support for Individuals
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
- University of Victoria Updates
- The University of British Columbia response website
- Simon Fraser University
- Camosun College
- Vancouver Island University Coronavirus Updates and Information
- Langara College Coronavirus Update
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Novel Coronavirus News
- University of the Fraser Valley
- Thompson Rivers University
- Capilano University
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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:
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BC Government Statements
The Latest COVID-19 News in British Columbia
British Columbians are voting in the next provincial election on Oct. 19. The NDP is hoping to hold on to power, while those on the right are running in a new political landscape after the former Opposition BC United folded and its Leader Kevin Falcon placed his support behind the...
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Here's a look at some of the issues that are expected to be front and centre over the next month and what the political parties have said about them so far. The post Some key issues to watch for in B.C.’s provincial election campaign appeared first on CHEK....
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Diverging from its namesake, Harbour Air is ditching its floats for wheels for its first ever wheeled route between Victoria and Vancouver. The post Harbour Air adds first non-seaplane flights between Victoria and Vancouver appeared first on CHEK....
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Health Canada has authorized Novavax's updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against currently circulating variants of the virus. The post Health Canada approves updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine appeared first on CHEK....
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A Federal Court judge has upheld the government's decision that far-right media outlet Rebel News doesn't qualify for journalism tax credits because it doesn't produce enough original news content. The post Far-right Rebel News not eligible for journalism tax credits, Federal Court rules appeared first on CHEK....
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If the lead up to British Columbia's provincial election campaign is any indication of what’s to come, voters should expect the unexpected. The post NDP flips, BC United flops, B.C. Conservatives surge as election campaign approaches appeared first on CHEK....
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A new report from the Hospital Employees Union details how B.C. led among provinces in protecting long-term care residents during the COVID-19 pandemic....
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CTV Vancouver
The union representing educational assistants in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District says it’s concerned about planned cuts to EA hours, though the school district says the hours have not been finalized yet. The post Union calls cuts to educational assistant hours in Nanaimo-Ladysmith ‘disrespectful’ appeared first on CHEK....
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Tupperware Brands, the company that revolutionized food storage decades ago, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The post Iconic Tupperware Brands seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy appeared first on CHEK....
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The North Island may well be a long held NDP stronghold but the recent spike in support for the BC Conservatives suggests a tight two-way race is in the making in the upcoming provincial election. The post North Island offers a case study for upcoming BC election appeared first on...
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Health Canada has authorized Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against currently circulating variants of the virus. The post Health Canada approves updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine appeared first on CHEK....
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Published: 3 days ago
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Politics, public opinion and salary hikes south of the border helped push Air Canada toward a deal that secures major pay gains for pilots, experts say. The post Politics likely pushed Air Canada toward deal with ‘unheard of’ gains for pilots appeared first on CHEK....
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About 80 per cent of respondents in a new Canada-wide survey say they do not tip on pickup takeout orders and fast food, according to Narrative Research. The post Tipping on takeout? Most Canadians don’t do it: survey appeared first on CHEK....
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