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A patient receives an influenza vaccine in Mesquite, Texas, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. File photo by The Associated Press/LM Otero

Influenza claimed the lives of at least five B.C. children last month

The figure marks a departure from the average of two to three annual flu deaths among children in the province between 2015 and 2019, data from the BC Coroners Service shows.

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | December 9th 2022

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry speaks during a COVID-19 update at the legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Thursday, March 10, 2022. File photo by The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito

Schools not to blame for high COVID rates among B.C. youth: provincial health officer

British Columbia's provincial health officer says the findings of a study she co-authored showing children and youth have had the highest rates of COVID-19 in parts of the province should not be interpreted to suggest those infections occurred mostly in schools.

By Camille Bains | News, Politics | September 15th 2022

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry speaks in the press theatre at the British Columbia legislature in Victoria, on Thursday, March 10, 2022. File photo by The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito

As many as 80 per cent of kids, youth in Lower Mainland B.C. have had COVID, study states

A study co-authored by British Columbia's top doctor says at least 70 to 80 per cent of children and youth in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley have been infected with COVID-19.

By Camille Bains | News, Politics | September 14th 2022

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to media after a visit with nursing students at the School of Nursing in the St Boniface University in Winnipeg, on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Photo by The Canadian Press/John Woods

Police must pay attention to online threats and harassment against journalists seriously: Trudeau

Police forces need to take seriously a pattern of hate and harassment targeting journalists and other public figures, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday, September 1, 2022.

By Mia Rabson | News, Politics | September 2nd 2022

B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry speaks during a news conference in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. File photo by The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

Canada counts fewer than 10 'unusual' childhood hepatitis cases

All 17 pediatric hospitals across Canada are looking out for an "unusual" childhood liver disease, but the number of possible cases under review remains in the single digits, British Columbia's provincial health officer said on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | April 29th 2022

B.C. Premier John Horgan has COVID but symptoms 'mild' so far

"Fortunately, my symptoms are mild and that is thanks to being fully vaccinated," said Horgan. "I'm following public health guidance, isolating and working from home until my symptoms resolve."

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | April 5th 2022

B.C. will ease COVID-19 rules on masks, long-term care visits, vaccine cards

British Columbia will lift its mask mandate and capacity limits for faith gatherings on Friday, March 11, 2022, while restrictions of visitors at some long-term care facilities will be dropped, as long as they are fully vaccinated and tested for COVID-19 when entering.

By Camille Bains | News, Politics | March 11th 2022

B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry speaks during a COVID-19 update news conference, in Vancouver, B.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. File photo by The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

B.C. lifts most COVID restrictions except masks, vaccine cards

British Columbia will drop capacity limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings including at sporting events, fitness centres, restaurants, bars and nightclubs as it shifts to a new phase of managing COVID-19 while preparing for ongoing waves of the pandemic.

By Camille Bains | News, Politics | February 16th 2022

People pause for a moment of silence to remember those who died from a suspected illicit drug overdose, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Photo by The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

Illicit toxic drugs killed more people in B.C. last year than all other causes combined

Illicit toxic drugs in British Columbia cause more deaths than all other natural causes combined, the province’s chief coroner said Wednesday as she called for an end to old prevention measures that have been "an abject and very costly failure."

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | February 10th 2022

Premier John Horgan talks to media about the recent flooding in the province at the legislature during a press conference in Victoria, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. File photo by The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito

B.C. Premier John Horgan stands firm on health restrictions despite 'honking horns'

Horgan's comments came Tuesday as some provinces announced plans to remove many COVID-19 restrictions, including Saskatchewan, which is dropping its vaccine passports and won't renew its indoor mask mandate, while many of Quebec's restrictions will be gradually removed by March 14.

By Dirk Meissner | News, Politics | February 9th 2022

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