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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.

Dr. Bonnie Henry gives an update on the spread of COVID-19 in B.C. (Province of BC/Flickr)

In memory of some of those lost to COVID-19 in B.C.

More than 1,300 lives have been lost in British Columbia alone since Canada's first COVID-19 death on March 8, 2020. Here are some of their stories.

Specific guidance for vaccinated people coming eventually, B.C. health officials say

Health officials in British Columbia are planning to release specific guidance for people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, but not until the province's immunization program is further along.

A woman wears a face mask and shield to curb the spread of COVID-19 while walking in North Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (Darryl Dyck / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Lack of online booking options for COVID-19 vaccine questioned

Despite the difficulties people have been experiencing getting through on the phone to book a COVID-19 vaccination, right now it’s the only option for many in B.C.

B.C. could allow outdoor gatherings, sports and some religious ceremonies in coming weeks

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.

Spider scare prompts suspicious vehicle investigation in Surrey, RCMP say

An itsy-bitsy spider led to a suspicious vehicle investigation in a Newton neighbourhood over the weekend, according to Surrey RCMP.

Castlegar, B.C., man charged with manslaughter in death of off-duty police officer

A manslaughter charge has been laid following an investigation into the death of an off-duty police constable from Abbotsford, B.C.

Hosts arrested at downtown condo party were the subjects of previous complaints: Vancouver police

Two people arrested at a party in downtown Vancouver over the weekend had been the subjects of previous complaints, Vancouver police say.

These 2 popular Metro Vancouver parks will soon charge for parking to reduce traffic

Two popular parks in Metro Vancouver are introducing new, seasonal pay parking this spring in the hope of reducing vehicle traffic.

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U.S. issues advice to those fully vaccinated, but no shift in Canada yet

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.

Pedestrians wearing face masks to curb the spread of COVID-19 cross a street in Vancouver, on Monday, March 8, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Darryl Dyck)

Tories block NDP attempt to break legislative impasse in House of Commons

NDP House leader Peter Julian is blasting federal Conservatives for pursuing an 'erratic' and unwise procedural strategy that could give the Liberals justification for calling an election in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 vaccines and pre-existing medical conditions: Should certain people not get a shot?

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.

Biden's German Shepherd has aggressive incident and is sent back to Delaware

The two German Shepherds belonging to U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were returned to the Biden family home in Delaware last week after aggressive behaviour at the White House involving Major Biden, two sources with knowledge tell CNN.

Queen, Prince Philip didn't make skin colour comment about Meghan's baby: Oprah

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.