by Province of British Columbia on Friday Apr 10 2020
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.
by Contributor on Friday Apr 10 2020
By Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer
From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have regularly seen people choose to wear a variety of masks, from medical masks to cloth face coverings, in grocery stores and parks, on buses and sidewalks.
As we all look to protect our loved ones and ourselves, many have asked if this is the right thing to do.
by Nelson Daily Staff on Friday Apr 10 2020
RCMP is reporting that one person has died in a fire south of Balfour early Wednesday morning.
The media release said shortly after 5 a.m. Wednesday Nelson RCMP were notified of a structure fire at a home in the 6100-block of Sykes Road, approximately six kilometers south of Balfour near Redfish.
RCMP said attending firefighters from Balfour Harrop Fire Department, who were assisted by North Shore Fire Department, discovered human remains inside the home during a search of the structure following the blaze.
by Kyra Hoggan on Thursday Apr 09 2020
Highway 3 toward Grand Forks was closed yesterday afternoon after a vehiclke caught fire, according to Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio.
He said the call came in at roughly 3:40 p.m. Wednesday and crews arrived on scene by 3:48 p.m., with 10 firefighters, including Lattanzio.
"When I arrived on scene, it was fully engulfed," he said, adding it was a Ford Excursion towing a storage trailer. "Traffic was stopped in both directions.
"We knocked it down fairly quickly, but the vehicle was a total write-off," he added. "The sole occupant, the driver, was unharmed.
by Trail Champion on Thursday Apr 09 2020
Trail and Greater District RCMP continue their criminal investigation into an apparent armed robbery attempt late Wednesday evening.
On April 8 at 9:42 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report of an attempted armed robbery of a business in the 1100-block of Bay Avenue in Trail. RCMP learned that a lone female suspect entered into the business, displayed a firearm and demanded money from an employee.
by Contributor on Thursday Apr 09 2020
As a result of the current impact of COVID-19, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has announced the closure of all its conservation properties and trails to the public until further notice, including the likes of the former Darkwoods property between Nelson and Creston.
Advisories have been placed on the organization’s website and social media channels.
“We urge residents to follow public health advisories and stay at home and respect physical distancing guidelines at all times,” said John Lounds, president and CEO for the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
by Castlegar Source on Thursday Apr 09 2020
RCMP continue to search for armed suspects, and a stolen SUV following an early morning armed robbery at a Castlegar home.
On April 8, just before 4 a.m., Castlegar RCMP received a report of a violent break and enter to a residence located in the 2600-block of 5 Avenue. The criminal investigation remains in the early stages, however police have learned that as many as three unknown male suspects gained entry into the private residence and confronted the occupants, a man and a woman, who had been asleep inside.
by Contributor on Wednesday Apr 08 2020
BC Parks is immediately closing all provincial parks in response to the widespread call for increased action to address COVID-19.
The closure responds to both the federal and provincial directives that people should stay close to home to reduce COVID-19 transmission risk. This temporary measure means people should not be going to provincial parks until further notice.
by Contributor on Tuesday Apr 07 2020
In addition to the earlier announcement of an early burning ban across the province to begin on April 16, the province has issued open burning restrictions for all High Smoke Sensitivity Zones across the province until Wednesday, April 15, 2020. These restrictions are directly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect pollutants have on viral respiratory infections.
by Nelson Daily Staff on Monday Apr 06 2020
Under new guidelines set by Transport Canada to reduce and mitigate the risks of COVID-19, the provincial government announced additional safety measures Monday that are now in place for the Province’s inland ferry system to help protect the safety of passengers and crew.
Effective immediately, passengers boarding inland ferries must comply with the following changes:
