September sees 127 illicit drug overdose deaths in BC
The BC Coroners Service has published updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths to the end of September 2020. The following are the key preliminary findings of these reports (data is subject to change): In September 2020, there were 127 suspected illicit drug toxicity deaths. This represents a 112% increase over the...
Murphy Family Foundation Donates Funds to New Gyro Park Playground
The City of Trail is very pleased to announce it has received a generous donation of $23,500 USD from the Murphy Family Foundation towards the Gyro Park Playground Project. The project is currently under construction and includes new playground equipment offering a high level of inclusive play for all children. The equipment...
Plan for delays on Columbia Avenue Thursday
As part of its winter preparations, the City of Castlegar is 'bringing down the bump' on Columbia Avenue Thursday, so motorists shoould plan for delays, according to a press release issued Tuesday. "On Thursday, Oct. 22, residents can expect delays when travelling along north Columbia Avenue," the release said.."Traffic will...
Online booking for COVID-19 tests coming to Interior Health
People across Interior Health will soon have access to new, easier ways to book an appointment for a COVID-19 test with the launch of online booking for all IH COVID-19 Community Collection Centres. Testing is available for those experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and those who have been sent for testing by their primary care...
BC records 155 new cases, offers guidance for a safe Halloween
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Stephen Brown, deputy minister of health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 155 new cases, including nine epi-linked cases, for a total of 11,189 cases in British Columbia. “There are 1,513 active […]
Castlegar Cadets ask for public help in hall repairs
The Castlegar Air Cadets are asking for the public’s help after water was discovered leaking through the roof at their headquarters at the Kiwanis Community Hall this October. While making their normal weekly check on the building, members of the Sponsoring Committee noticed puddles of water on the main floor which has resulted...
Navigational Lock at the Hugh Keenleyside Dam will be closed Oct. 24 – 30
The Navigational Lock at BC Hydro’s Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be closed starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, October 23rd until 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 31. This closure is necessary to undertake maintenance on the upstream and downstream gates. Regular hours of operation for the Navigational Lock are 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m....
BC records 119 new cases overnight, zero new deaths
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer and Stephen Brown, deputy minister of health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 119 new cases, including four epi-linked case, for a total of 10,185 cases in...
IHA and BCCDC speak to safe holiday celebrations during Covid-19
UPDATE on IH numbers: · Two additional COVID-19 cases were reported in Interior Health since yesterday, bringing the total in IH since the start of the pandemic to 559. · 18 cases are active and on isolation · One person is in hospital · Seven cases are linked to an outbreak at Calvary Chapel...
City council highlights for Oct. 5, 2020
Council Highlights October 5, 2020 Council approved establishing a Housing Working Group to: support and provide direction in the development of a Housing Strategy and provide ongoing support on implementation. Council reviewed the proposed 2021 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw and is proceeding with the required readings....
