Hate crimes against Asian British Columbians spike in March, April
Anne Kang, Minister of Citizens’ Services and responsible for Multiculturalism, has issued the following statement in response to the increase in hate crimes and incidents towards people of Asian heritage in B.C.: "I am deeply saddened by the recent rise in racially motivated physical and verbal attacks and vandalism against...
From one hero to another: Cop dog asks Dr. Henry's forgiveness for social distancing 'faux paw'
There was no time to ask Dr. Bonnie Henry for a special exemption from social distancing as Police Service Dog Griff caught a suspect in the middle of a break and enter at a Ranger Station at the Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park recently. On May 2, PSD Griff was conducting foot patrols with his Integrated Police Dog Service ...
B.C. sees more than 60% increase in overdose deaths in the month of March
With as increase in both fatal and non-fatal overdoses, BCCDC is reminding people who use drugs to not use alone. According to data from the BC Coroners’ Service and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) illicit drug toxicity deaths have increased 61 per cent in March 2020 (113) compared to February 2020 (70). “Now...
Gypsy moth aerial spray treatment begins May 15 outside Castlegar
The first aerial-spraying treatment to eradicate invasive gypsy moths from 167 hectares of rural land in Raspberry, north of Castlegar, will occur next week, weather permitting. The gypsy moth is destructive to native and urban forests and orchards. Without treatment, it could spread to other parts of the province and put ...
Premier outlines plan to restart B.C. safely
British Columbians will move forward with safely restarting their province beginning in mid-May, according to a plan announced by Premier John Horgan. Under B.C.’s Restart Plan, government will work closely with public health officials, businesses and labour organizations to lift restrictions in phases, gradually allowing for...
In-depth: Wildfires, deforestation and flooding
Water-repellent forest floors, soil erosion and a lack of tree cover all influence how snowpack melts in the spring By Natalia Balcerzak, Local Journalism Initiative reporter for The Narwhal The arrival of spring brought a surge of warm weather to Williams Lake, in the Cariboo region of B.C., and with it a rush of...
Police seek help finding Quesnel man
RCMP in Quesnel is seeking public assistance to locate Louis Korkowski and two vehicles of interest. Louis was last seen Monday, May 4, after 6 p.m. on the West side of Quesnel. He has not been seen since nor has he been in contact with friends or family. Police are concerned about Louis’ well-being and are asking anyone...
May 1 BC COVID-19 update: 33 new cases, for total of 2,145
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 33 new cases, for a total of 2,145 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in...
Free Virtual RAFT Employment Program: May 25—June 25
In response to COVID-19, Kootenay Career Developmenrt Society is offering our free, five-week employment program in a virtual setting! ' Job seekers can gain skills and connect with others from the comfort of their own homes. Our program offers a supportive, fun and inspiring environment focussed on job readiness for the...
April 30 BC COVID-19 update: 25 new cases, two new deaths
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 25 new cases, for a total of 2,112 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in...
