Almost 1,000 new cases in BC over weekend, new restrictions in place
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting on two 24-hour periods. From Nov. 7 to 8, we had 536 new cases. In the last 24 hours, ...
RCMP Constable found not guilty of manslaughter in Castlegar shooting
Castlegar RCMP Const. Jason Tait has been acquitted of manslaughter and dangerous driving in Nelson court, nearly six years after the shooting death of Waylon Edey ( for previous coverage, see https://castlegarsource.com/news/manslaughter-trial-castlegar-officer-scheduled-early-september ), and after only a very brief jury ...
BC records 589 new cases overnight, 24 in IHA
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting 589 new cases, including five epi-linked cases, for a total of 17,149 cases in British...
Castlegar requires face coverings in public spaces in city buildings
Non-medical masks or face coverings are now required to be worn in all public spaces at City Hall and Civic Works. The City is providing disposable masks for those entering without their own mask. City staff will wear masks when interacting with the public. The City has additional safety protocols in place, including: additional...
Local author releases first-hand account of Doukhobor community with never-before-seen photographs
For many, the Doukhobor story is a sensational one: arson, nudity and civil disobedience once made headlines. But it isn’t the whole story. In Our Backs Warmed by the Sun: Memories of a Doukhobor Life (Caitlin Press, 2020), author Vera Maloff, through the stories of her mother, Elizabeth, shares her family’s history, the...
BC cases skyrocket to 425 new overnight, 18 in IHA
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting 425 new cases, including four epi-linked cases, for a total of 16,560 cases in British...
BC records 1,120 new cases over weekend, 36 in IHA
Dr. Réka Gustafson, B.C.’s deputy provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting on three 24-hour periods. From Oct. 30 to 31, we had 352 new cases. From Oct....
Navigational Lock Closure at the Hugh Keenleyside Dam
BC Hydro wishes to advise the public that the Navigational Lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be closed starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 6 until 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9. This closure is necessary to undertake maintenance on the upstream and downstream gates. Regular hours of operation for the Navigational...
Creepiest/Cutest Costume Contest - win pizza for the whole family!
It’s a beautiful, sunny Halloween day today, traditionally a very exciting occasion for kids of all ages – but this year, there’s maybe more to fear than ghosts and ghoulies Covid-19 has forced us all to shake off the cobwebs and be a little more creative in ensuring the holiday is adequately eerie without be downright...
BC records 272 new Covid cases overnight
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting 272 new cases, including five epi-linked cases, for a total of 14,381 cases in British...
