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In a media release Thursday, BC Transit, in alignment with TransLink and other transportation agencies, are proceeding with mandatory use of face coverings on buses in BC Transit communities across the Province as of August 24, 2020.
Accommodations will be permitted for children under the age of 5 and those that cannot wear a face covering for health reasons.
The West Kootenay/Boundary experienced some of the warmest temperatures of the year during the latter stages of July said Jesse Ellis, Weather Forecaster at the Southeast Fire Centre.
In the monthly weather synopsis, Ellis said the last week of July was hot, but not a record-breaker.
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:
"Today, we are providing case updates for four 24-hour reporting periods.
"In the first reporting period from July 31 to Aug. 1, we had 43 new cases. From Aug...
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:
“Today, we are announcing 50 new cases, including five epi-linked cases, for a total of 3,641 cases in British Columbia.
“There are 278 active cases of COVID-...
