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
Confirmed Cases
Active
Recovered
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COVID-19 Cases by BC Health Region
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Island Health
Vancouver Health
Fraser Health
Interior Health
Northern Health
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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
A family of four's groceries will cost $800 more in 2025, with beef and vegetables going up by an estimated five to six per cent, according to a new report. The post Grocery bill to increase $800 for family of four in 2025: report appeared first on CHEK....
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A new report by Island Health's chief medical health officer calls for action to address the harms from psychoactive substances, noting that the region has the highest consumption rates of tobacco and alcohol in B.C. The post Island Health has highest tobacco, alcohol consumption in B.C.: report appeared first on...
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A Nanaimo French bulldog breeder has been fined $1,000 for failing to properly care for a dog that was in critical condition and later had to be euthanized, according to the BC SPCA. The post Nanaimo French bulldog breeder convicted, fined under animal cruelty act appeared first on CHEK....
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Whistler and Panorama, B.C., are candidates to host men's World Cup downhill ski races in the future. The post Alpine Canada eyes Panorama or Whistler, B.C., for future men’s World Cup downhills appeared first on CHEK....
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The CEO who led the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce through the COVID-19 pandemic has announced his plan to step down when his contract expires next year. The post Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO Bruce Williams to step down appeared first on CHEK....
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The small business loan program the federal government rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't managed with "due regard for value for money," auditor general Karen Hogan said Monday. The post Pandemic business loan program lacked ‘value for money’: auditor general appeared first on CHEK....
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A Victoria-based community fridge where people could leave and take food for free has closed, though organizers say they're "open to new possibilities." The post Free-food resource Community Fridge Victoria closes, but maybe not forever appeared first on CHEK....
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“Moana 2” brought in a tidal wave of moviegoers, setting records with $221 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The post ‘Moana 2’ sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast appeared first on CHEK....
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