1,462 cases, 11 deaths of COVID-19 in B.C. as phone lines open for vaccine appointments
British Columbia recorded another 1,462 cases of COVID-19 and 11 related deaths, health officials said Monday.

British Columbia recorded another 1,462 cases of COVID-19 and 11 related deaths, health officials said Monday.
Health officials in British Columbia could soon be easing some of the tough COVID-19 restrictions that have been in place across the province for months.
An itsy-bitsy spider led to a suspicious vehicle investigation in a Newton neighbourhood over the weekend, according to Surrey RCMP.
Health Canada is advising anyone who has been using Harmony capsules to stop taking them and seek medical attention if they have concerns about their health.
As British Columbia records its highest single-day case count in two months, the province is second only to Saskatchewan in new infections per capita over the past two weeks. Experts are warning more must be done soon, especially with thousands of people facing long-term symptoms.
According to the B.C. Securities Commission, many younger adults and people who have FOMO say that failing to act immediately on a new investment might lead them to miss a good opportunity.
Artist Nishant Jain, a recent transplant from the U.S., is getting to know Vancouver through his art practice of sketching strangers in public and sharing the drawings on social media.
A former Mission school teacher and retired CFL kicker has been charged with sexual assault, and police are asking the public for witnesses and further information.
In a message to those taking a stroll along the seawall, by the beach or in a local park, the Vancouver Park Board says it hopes the public will report nest sightings as it aims to reduce the goose population in the city.
Planning to give birth can be very stressful for any expectant parent. Add a pandemic and more contagious variants on the rise, and it can feel overwhelming. To help ease the anxiety, there are some steps you can take before welcoming a new family member.
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.
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.
Two years after her divorce from amazon founder Jeff Bezos, billionaire MacKenzie Scott married a teacher from her kids' school.
The trading card market has seen a prices skyrocket during the pandemic with sports cards going for millions
A 10-second video was sold for US$6.6 million last week, showing just how much the non-fungible token market is booming.
Shilpa Tiwari shares her frustrations with the corporate world, what needs to change and how everyone can help achieve it.
Vancouver has a plan to rein in a booming Canada Goose population that is wrecking havoc on city parks.
Bhangra dancer gets shoutout from Canada’s top doctor
Oprah Winfrey has revealed that while Prince Harry would not say who in the Royal Family made comments about his son's skin colour, he did share who hadn't.
For many Black and racialized viewers, Oprah Winfrey's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan was a high-profile example of how systemic racism plays out in the workplace and how it can lead to feelings of isolation.
Prince Harry and Meghan's bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey appears to have struck a chord among many in the U.K. as 'AbolishTheMonarchy' trended on Twitter on Monday. By mid-afternoon, nearly 70,000 tweets had be sent using the hashtag, making it a top trending topic in Britain.
Meghan suggested in her interview with Oprah Winfrey on Sunday that her and Prince Harry's son Archie was denied the title of prince by Buckingham Palace and that the decision was 'different from protocol.' However, a royal decree suggests Archie doesn't have the birthright to be a prince, yet.
The Royal Family absorbed the tremors Monday from a sensational television interview by Prince Harry and Meghan, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove the duchess to thoughts of suicide.
New U.S. guidelines say people fully inoculated against COVID-19 can drop some precautions when gathering with others, but at least two provincial health ministers say existing public health advice holds for now.
The pandemic has exposed the stark inequities for women in the workforce. International Women's Day takes on particular meaning this year as many advocates hope COVID-19 will bring meaningful and lasting changes to the private sector and in public policy.
Effective immediately, hotels, conference centres and banquet and community halls can open for activities allowed in the first two steps of Alberta's reopening plan, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced.
The COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada are considered safe, but are there certain allergies or pre-existing medical conditions that could make taking the vaccine risky? Experts consulted by CTVNews.ca say there are very few situations where not taking the vaccine would be the better option.