Fraser Health reports COVID-19 variant exposures at 6 schools
Fraser Health has announced another six exposures to coronavirus variants of concern at schools in its jurisdiction.

Fraser Health has announced another six exposures to coronavirus variants of concern at schools in its jurisdiction.
Brooke Erickson spent 44 days in hospital and was nearly paralyzed after a motorcycle crash in the Downtown Eastside in September.
The Vancouver Park Board will soon decide whether the temporary bike lane in Stanley Park will return.
A new mom in Vancouver said she owes her life to a specialized team of medical professionals at St. Paul’s Hospital.
Another 10 elementary and secondary schools in the Lower Mainland have had exposures to COVID-19 variants of concern, according to health officials.
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has added several flights to its list of COVID-19 exposures so far this week.
When British Columbia’s mass immunization clinics open in April, not all patients will get their vaccine from a doctor or nurse.
Last week, Kerry Morris buried her murdered 23-year-old daughter. This week, she's calling on elected officials to do more to help young people struggling with mental health and addictions.
DNA test kits are not all fun and games. There are some serious things to consider before you jump in.
Consumer Reports has compiled its annual list of the top 10 cars for 2021 and has added a new feature this year. A Green Choice icon featuring a leaf will appear beside vehicles that have some of the lowest emissions, and four of this year’s top 10 vehicles made the cut.
There’s a room in your house that harbours dangerous bacteria, but if you guessed it’s the bathroom, you’d be wrong. It’s the kitchen. Here are some things you can do to keep your family safe from germs and food poisoning.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says the market is heating up so fast that home sales in the region increased by more than 50 per cent between January and February and have climbed by more than 70 per cent since last year.
A rent freeze put in place in British Columbia to protect those who'd lost their jobs during the pandemic may be extended to the end of 2021.
A just-released rental forecast suggests the beginning of the year will be much like 2020, but things may change after July.
Vancouver has a plan to rein in a booming Canada Goose population that is wrecking havoc on city parks.
Zachary Sane, Nelson's owner, says his donkey is gaining worldwide attention after they posted a video of him 'singing' on TikTok.
A 10-second video was sold for US$6.6 million last week, showing just how much the non-fungible token market is booming.
Bhangra dancer gets shoutout from Canada’s top doctor
For the second time this week, a pair of astronauts are getting the International Space Station ready for new solar panels.
The U.S Coast Guard released video showing joint efforts by Canadian and U.S. teams to rescue 31 crew members from a sinking vessel.
Oprah Winfrey's hotly anticipated two-hour pre-recorded interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex began its airing on CBS on Sunday night, with Meghan revealing that she didn't 'fully understand what the job was' when she married Prince Harry.
Several provinces were preparing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions on Sunday, as Canada's chief public health officer expressed optimism over vaccines ahead of the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 crisis.
A senior European Medicines Agency (EMA) official urged European Union members on Sunday to refrain from granting national approvals for Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V while the agency reviews its safety and effectiveness.
Facebook communities pushing misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines in Canada have grown by 48 per cent in the past six months, according to a new report by a U.K. think tank that specializes in monitoring disinformation, extremism and hate online.
A series of explosions at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea killed at least 15 people and wounded more than 400 others, state television reported.
There have been so few cases of influenza this year that Canadian public health officials still can't declare the official start of the 2020-2021 flu season.
Queen Elizabeth II highlighted the importance of staying in touch with friends and families during the coronavirus pandemic in a message broadcast on Sunday.
Ontario is reporting the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in more than three weeks.
To prevent discrimination against Black renters, real estate agents say cities should issue stronger protections, such as not requiring photo ID until after the bid is accepted.