RDKB says: Please don't travel to secondary homes or cabins in the RDKB
Many residents from BC and other provinces own cabins or secondary homes in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, including at Christina Lake, Big White and other tourist destinations in our region. The regional district has a simple message for anyone contemplating visiting or staying at a secondary home or cabin in ...
April 4 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 noon on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,203 New cases since April 3, 2020: 29 Hospitalized cases: 149 Intensive care: 68 COVID-19 related deaths: 38 Recovered: 704 Long-term care and...
April 4 BC COVID-19 release: 29 new cases, 128 in IHA
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 29 new cases, for a total of 1,203 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in British...
April 2 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 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,121 New cases since April 1, 2020: 55 Hospitalized cases: 149 Intensive care: 68 COVID-19 related deaths: 31 Recovered: 641 Confirmed cases ...
April 2 COVID-19 update, calling on faith leaders to postpone all in-person gatherings for holidays
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 55 new cases, for a total of 1,121 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in British...
Trail/Warfield/Rossland create South Kootenay Seniors initiative to guide residents to services through pandemic
‘South Kootenay Seniors’ is the new regional age-friendly initiative between the City of Trail, Village of Warfield and City of Rossland. The three communities are working together to support local seniors and business and organizations that provide services for seniors. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, they will be providing...
Medical Health Officer issues Order for immediate closure of fitness centres and similar facilities
The Chief Medical Health Officer (MHO) at Interior Health (IH) has issued an order for all fitness centres, gyms, yoga studios, or similar personal training facilities whether indoors or outdoors to close as of April 2, 2020. The Chief MHO has determined that gatherings of people at these facilities constitute close personal...
BC COVID-19 Stats and resources at a glance for April 1
The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving and the information below is current as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,066 New cases since March 31, 2020: 53 Hospitalized cases: 142 Intensive care: 67 COVID-19 related deaths: 25 Recovered: 606 Confirmed cases...
April 1 BC COVID-19 update: Expect restrictions until at least May 1
In a press conference today, Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, made it clear taht restrictions will not be lifted until May 1 at the earliest, and stressed the importance of everyone's compliance. The press release issued thereafter is as follows: Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health ...
Province supporting people with relief on power bills during COVID-19
The Government of British Columbia and BC Hydro are helping people, small businesses and industries most impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We are facing unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. People are out of work, and businesses are facing tough choices about whether they can stay open,” said Premier...
