April 24 BC COVID-19 facts and resources at a glance
The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,795 New cases since April 21, 2020: 71 Hospitalized cases: 103 Intensive care: 46 COVID-19 related deaths: 90 Recovered: 1,079 Long-term ...
RATS! City of Castlegar gets first reports of rats in town
The City of Castlegar has received its first reports of rats in the community. Rats are not native to B.C. but have recently been taking over urban areas and spreading throughout B.C.’s southern interior. They tend to thrive in areas where food is abundant and winters are mild. “The City is taking this very seriously because...
April 21 COVID-19 update: 25 new cases, one new death, 1,041 total recovered
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 1,724 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in...
April 20 BC COVID-19 update: We need to stay the course
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 two 24-hour reporting periods: April 18 to 19, and April 19 through to...
RCMP: Have you seen a naked man walking down the street?
An ancient Chinese curse says, “May you live in interesting times.” Trail RCMP certainly are, as they deal with not only the impacts of a global pandemic, but also at least two men who appear to be excessively comfortable with nudity, according to Trail RCMP top cop Mike Wicentowich. In a press release Monday, Wicentowich […]
Two men busted with variety of drugs outside of Salmo
On April 18, at 3 p.m., a RCMP E-Division Roving Traffic member along with a Salmo General Duty member conducted a vehicle stop on Hwy 3/6 outside of Salmo, according to RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr. “Two adults were arrested during this traffic stop and quantities of drugs believed to be Ecstasy (MDMA), Acid (LSD), Hashish, Marihuana...
UPDATE: Police seek info after region-wide vehicle theft spree
The Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP continue their investigation into the below incident that occurred over the weekend with assistance from the Nelson Forensic Identification Section. Nelson FIS will conduct forensic examinations of both stolen vehicles. The Trail RCMP will be speaking to witnesses and seeking ...
New ticketing measures to enforce Emergency Program Act orders
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has given police and other enforcement officers the ability to issue $2,000 violation tickets for price gouging and the reselling of medical supplies and other essential goods during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Effective immediately, these new measures are...
Triage tent erected outside Castlegar ER for patients with respiratory symptoms
A tent outside the Castlegar Emergency Room will be used for COVID-19 response, according to Karl Hardt, IHA senior communications consultant, media and government relations. "The temporary structure outside the health centre is a triage tent to be used, if needed, for assessment of patients with mild to moderate respiratory...
Pass Creek Fall Fair cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19
Pass Creek Fall Fair, one of the beloved events in the Kootenay’s hosted at Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds, today regrets to announce that the annual event, scheduled for Sept. 19th & 20th, will not happen in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 situation. President Donna Smith of the volunteer driven not-for-profit community...
