Success! BC measures are flattening curve, continued vigilance required for 'new normal'
British Columbians are succeeding in 'flattening the curve', but need to remain 100-per-cent all-in, in regard to virus transmission, according to Friday morning's press conference with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer. Both also stressed that residents need to adapt to ...
Police search for repeat vehicle thief
Police are asking the public for help in looking for a culprit who has stolen at least two vehicles, according to a press release issued today by Trail RCMP Cpl. Devon Reid. "On April 16, 2020, at 7:40 p.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment received a report that a possible stolen vehicle was parked in the Safeway ...
April 16 BC COVID-19 update, 14 new cases
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: “We are announcing 14 new cases, for a total of 1,575 cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. “Every health region...
Kootenay Savings donates $50,000 to local food banks
As a credit union, Kootenay Savings has seen first-hand the many ways the global COVID-19 pandemic is impacting Kootenay residents - including their finances - and the immense strain that puts on households. With more and more people struggling through uncertain economic times due to illness, job loss and childcare disruptions,...
Castlegar offers supports to community during pandemic
The City of Castlegar is supporting the community as it navigates through the impacts of COVID-19. Council met last week and today to discuss what actions the City could take to support people and businesses who are struggling. The City itself has been forced to revisit its budget and overall financial position given the...
April 14 BC COVID-19 update
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: “We are announcing 27 new cases for a total of 1,517 cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. “Every health region...
April 11 BC COVID-19 stats and resources at a glance
The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving and the information below is current as of 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,445 New cases since April 10, 2020: 35 Hospitalized cases: 134 Intensive care: 63 COVID-19 related deaths: 58 Recovered: 905 Long-term ...
April 11 BC COVID-19 update: 35 new cases, three 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: “We are announcing 35 new cases, for a total of 1,445 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in British...
April snowpack lower than March, but still above normal in RDKB
The snow basin index or the amount of snow in the mountains is 122 per cent of normal in the Boundary, a reduction of 12 per cent since March 1, and 118 per cent of normal in the West Kootenay, a reduction of four per cent. “We are in a good weather trend right now with cooler nights and warm days, and if this keeps up for...
Teachers find new, fun ways to connect with students during COVID-19 pandemic
Ever wonder what everyone was doing with all the toilet paper they bought last month? Physical education (PE) teachers in North Vancouver used the bathroom staple to help encourage their students to keep active during the COVID-19 pandemic. Argyle Secondary school’s PE teachers recorded themselves making creative, funny and...
