COVID-19 update: B.C. reports 589 cases, 7 deaths in last update of the week
British Columbia has recorded another 589 cases of COVID-19 and seven related deaths, health officials announced in their last coronavirus update of the week.
VANCOUVER
Vancouver News | Local Breaking | CTV News Vancouver
How the approved AstraZeneca vaccine could affect B.C.'s mass vaccination plans
It appears unlikely that British Columbians will be able to select which COVID-19 vaccine they receive as mass vaccination clinics expand across the province in the coming months, but the approval of the AstraZeneca vaccine may lead to other significant changes to the province's rollout.
IIO investigating circumstances of off-duty Richmond RCMP officer's death
B.C.'s police watchdog says it is investigating the death of an off-duty Richmond RCMP officer who had suffered what appeared to be self-inflicted injuries.
MORE TOP STORIES
-
Bid to host 2030 Olympics in Vancouver has been in the works for 18 months, Furlong says
Work on a bid to host the 2030 Olympic Games in Vancouver has been underway for a year and a half already, according to John Furlong.
-
Girl grabbed by stranger in Surrey, police say
Police in Surrey are investigating after a girl was assaulted by a stranger in the city's Cloverdale neighbourhood Friday afternoon.
-
Most recent reports show Metro Vancouver fell behind safety recommendations for Cleveland Dam
CTV News has obtained a pair of Cleveland Dam safety review reports, commissioned years apart, which show Metro Vancouver did not immediately implement all safety recommendations, including some pertaining to the drum gate at the centre of a fatal accident that claimed the lives of a father and son last year.
-
'Your parents would be ashamed': B.C. premier responds to threats against Dr. Bonnie Henry
B.C. Premier John Horgan has a message for the people threatening provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry: "Your parents would be ashamed of you."
-
Fate of Surrey driver in crash that killed teen now rests with Supreme Court justice
The Crown presented its closing arguments Friday in the trial of Rituraj Grewal, who is charged in connection with a crash in 2017 that killed 17-year-old Travis Selje.
-
Video shows officers posing in front of body; Vancouver police under investigation
A spokeswoman for Vancouver police says the conduct of two officers is under investigation after video footage emerged of the pair allegedly posing with a dead body at a popular beach.
-
B.C. prisoners asked for masks for months, didn't receive PPE until they tested positive for COVID-19, mom says
The mother of an inmate at a prison in B.C.'s Fraser Valley says her son and other prisoners have been asking for masks and other personal protective equipment since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but weren't given any until several people in their cohort had tested positive for the disease.
-
B.C. the Florida of Canada? Epidemiologist says his comparison was meant as a warning
A Harvard-educated epidemiologist with a massive social media following is getting a fresh wave of attention for calling B.C. 'the Florida of Canada.'
-
Boundary-breaking teacher who made sexual comments to students stripped of certificate
A B.C. teacher who repeatedly violated professional boundaries with his students over a period of several years has been stripped of his teaching certificate.
-
Site C mega dam billions over budget, delayed by COVID-19, but will go ahead: B.C. premier
The cost to cancel a massive B.C. energy development project would be at least $10 billion, provincial officials revealed in an update on the future of Site C.
-
B.C. company makes 'iconic' video of Mars touchdown possible
Millions have viewed NASA's video of Perseverance making its entry into the Martian atmosphere and the rover touching down on the red planet amidst a cloud of dust.
-
Woman charged after allegedly tripping senior with walker near Metrotown
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault on a senior that was caught on surveillance camera in Burnaby, B.C., last spring.
-
Bryan Adams gives shout out to North Vancouver hospital caring for his mom
Bryan Adams publicly thanked staff at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, B.C., for its care of the singer, photographer, philanthropist's mom, Jane Adams Clark.
-
Fraud investigation at Surrey boat dealership leads to 33 charges: RCMP
Nearly three dozen charges have been laid against the owner of a Surrey boat dealership, Mounties say, after an investigation that lasted 20 months.
-
B.C. Liberal party to choose new leader in February 2022
The B.C. Liberal party will elect a new leader next February.
-
'It's sexist': After student sent home, teachers' union president says schools need to be cautious about dress codes
The president of the B.C. Teachers' Federation is speaking out, admitting schools need to do better after a Kamloops teen was sent home from school for wearing clothing allegedly deemed too distracting.
Top Videos
-
Site C dam to go ahead despite concerns
![Long mired in controversy and saddled with an ever-ballooning budget, the Site C dam is still going ahead.]()
-
Strong winds whip through Lower Mainland
![All day long, wind was howling throughout the South Coast, cancelling most ferry sailings and causing some damage.]()
-
Cleveland Dam safety reviews raise questions
![Two safety reviews for the Cleveland Dam obtained by CTV News paint a troubling picture of a government body slow to implement changes.]()
-
Police investigated for behaviour at crime scene
![Two Vancouver police officers are under investigation for their behaviour at a crime scene, where they allegedly posed for pictures near a corpse.]()
-
AstraZeneca vaccine approved in Canada
![A new vaccine from AstraZeneca is now formally approved for use in Canada, but there are concerns it's not as effective as others.]()
-
Horgan addresses threats against Henry
![Premier John Horgan had strong words for people using offensive language to criticize provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.]()
-
Roman coin unearthed in Vancouver
![A Vancouver man has made an unexpected and possibly ancient discovery after a day of metal detecting near UBC.]()
-
Vancouver 2030 Olympics bid in the works
![Momentum is building for Vancouver to bid on another Winter Olympic Games as part of a post-COVID-19 recovery plan.]()
-
Criminal negligence trial wraps up
![Lawyers have wrapped up their arguments in the trial of a Surrey woman involved in a crash that killed a promising young athlete.]()
Inside CTV News Vancouver
'We are not quite there': B.C. still not ready to ease restrictions, health officials say
Rising COVID-19 case numbers and an increasing test-positivity rate have quashed any hope of B.C. easing province-wide restrictions at the end of February.
Where are B.C.'s COVID-19 cases being recorded? New map released
The latest map of COVID-19 cases in B.C. is a lot more lightly coloured than previous iterations, indicating fewer hotspots with high levels of per-capita infections.
Feeling burned out by the pandemic? Resilience expert offers tips
While some students have struggled to navigate new ways of learning, some employees have found their office hours bleeding into their personal time as they adjust to working from home.
Editor's Picks
'Never lose hope': Chance at permanent residency in Canada opens up for unprecedented number of people
An unprecedented number of people have recently been invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada through a program aimed at attracting skilled workers, following a year that saw immigration numbers plummet during the pandemic.
Dr. Bonnie Henry defends controversial RCMP remarks as 'misinterpretation'
The province’s top doctor is defending comments she made critical of the RCMP in B.C. that prompted swift and scathing backlash from the officers' union.
VSO suspends pianist under investigation by police for allegedly hosting 'unlawful' gathering
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music has suspended pianist and faculty member John Stetch from accessing school facilities after video surfaced of what appeared to be a social gathering that violates B.C. public health orders.
Across Canada
CTV News On the Go
McLaughlin On Your Side
Top cars for 2021
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.
Keeping your kitchen safe from harmful bacteria
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.
Make extra money at home
Do you have some old bikes, skis or tools kicking around in the garage collecting dust? How about renting them out to make a few extra bucks?
Real Estate News
2021 rental forecast: What experts expect in the Vancouver market this year
A just-released rental forecast suggests the beginning of the year will be much like 2020, but things may change after July.
120-year-old East Vancouver landmark for sale for less than $2M
An iconic East Vancouver landmark could be yours for less than $2 million.
Focusing on transit routes for development can lead to displacement, B.C. study suggests
While orienting development around major transit routes may seem like a positive option for urban communities, a new B.C. study suggests that focus can also lead to displacement of residents.
Don't Miss Videos
'Guy is a hero': 26-year-old Brian Fraser dies of cancer
26-year-old Brian Fraser has died while battling cancer. Creeson Agecoutay has the story on how he inspired a nation to give.
An iceberg about size of L.A. has broken off from Antarctica
This band is using separate tents to practice amid pandemic
Dead baby shark among bizarre U.S. airport security finds
The TSA recently shared their top ten bizarre catches of 2020 and among them was a dead baby shark and a live smoke grenade
Is it rude to keep your camera off in Zoom meetings?
Etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau shares valuable workday advice, from signing emails to accepting friend requests from colleagues.
'It was quite harmless': Queen Elizabeth on COVID-19 vaccine
Queen Elizabeth II is encouraging people to be vaccinated against COVID-19, saying the shot is quick, harmless and will help protect others against the disease
Winnipeg woman shocked after getting water bill for $2,000
19-year-old fakes his own kidnapping to get out of work
An Arizona teen admitted to police that he faked his own kidnapping to get out of going to work.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Canada more than doubles COVID-19 vaccine distribution this week
Canada is seeing an upsurge in vaccines distributed across the country, with numbers making up more than double of what was allocated in the last two weeks.
Health Canada approves two AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines
Health Canada has approved the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and a related shot by the Serum Institute of India for use around the country with the first doses expected to arrive soon.
FAQ
FAQ | What makes AstraZeneca different? Your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered
CTVNews.ca posed reader questions to infectious disease experts to get answers on the many uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 vaccines and the rollout across Canada.
'Good to go': Canadian pharmacies ready for next phase of vaccine rollout
Canada's pharmacies say they're primed and ready to start administering COVID-19 vaccines at their facilities across the country, as government officials prepare for the next phase of vaccine rollout.
Video shows officers posing in front of body; Vancouver police under investigation
A spokeswoman for Vancouver police says the conduct of two officers is under investigation after video footage emerged of the pair allegedly posing with a dead body at a popular beach.
Lady Gaga's stolen dogs recovered safely
Lady Gaga's two French bulldogs, which were stolen by thieves who shot and wounded the dogwalker, were recovered unharmed Friday, Los Angeles police said.
One-way shopping aisles can help reduce direct COVID-19 transmission, study suggests
New research based on mathematical models suggests one-way shopping aisles can be “highly effective” in reducing the rate of direct transmission for COVID-19.
L.A. firefighters relied on axe, luck to free Tiger Woods from crash
With short, sure strokes of a flathead axe, firefighter Cole Gomoll methodically chopped along the edge of the SUV's broken windshield as golf icon Tiger Woods -- tangled up in his seatbelt and covered in a sheet to avoid shards of glass -- waited in shock inside the mangled wreck.
U.S. implicates Saudi crown prince in journalist's killing
Saudi Arabia's crown prince likely approved the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, according to a newly declassified U.S. intelligence report released Friday.
