Island Health reports 22 new cases of COVID-19 — 14 deaths in B.C
There are now 132 active cases of COVID-19 in central Vancouver Island and a total of 177 in Island Health.
January 20, 2021
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There are now 132 active cases of COVID-19 in central Vancouver Island and a total of 177 in Island Health.
Homeowners in B.C. can now access a rebate of up to 50 per cent of the cost to install and purchase eligible electric vehicle (EV) chargers, up to $700.
British Columbians will be able to apply for the COVID-19 recovery benefit starting Dec. 18 and can expect to receive direct deposit within days of applying.
The province has allocated $2.3 million to provide supports for young people who are at risk of increased mental health decline during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I have learned tremendously from people on the frontlines and I am determined to work to support their life-saving work,” Malcolmson said.
The province is providing 20 unique grants to Indigenous community groups to create, develop and offer opportunities to address gender-based violence.
Data from BC Coroners Service shows an average of five people died each day from illicit drug overdose last month — there were 162 drug-related deaths in the province in October.
Across the province there were 516 cases reported today, according to a joint statement from Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer and Adrian Dix, B.C.’s minister of health.
“We plan to do one of these a year for the rest of our lives and that’s kind of our bucket list,” said Andy Day, CEO of BC the Parks Foundation.
The B.C. government formally extended the provincial state of emergency until the end of the day on Nov. 24.