IHA once again has more new cases overnight than the rest of BC combined
As of Thursday, July 29, 2021, 81.0% (3,753,057) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 64.1% (2,971,793) have received their second dose. In addition, 81.9% (3,543,503) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 66.8% (2,890,948) have received...
British Columbians invited to salute front-line heroes on B.C. Day
Premier John Horgan is inviting all British Columbians to join him in saluting front-line workers during the ongoing pandemic, as well as those battling wildfires, with a public cheer on B.C. Day. “There are so many people in this province who continue day in and day out to help, protect and support others,” said Premier...
Heat warning for B.C., people urged to take precautions
British Columbians are being asked to take precautions this week, as Environment Canada has issued another heat warning for most of the province. The extreme heat is predicted to last from Wednesday, July 28 to Saturday, July 31. “Extreme heat is dangerous and can have devastating and deadly consequences,” said Adrian Dix, ...
IHA still BC COVID hotspot, with 95 new cases over night, almost three times that of any other region
As of Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 80.7% (3,742,081) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 62.3% (2,887,730) have received their second dose. In addition, 81.7% (3,533,942) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 65.3% (2,822,405) have received their...
Officials investigate a series of suspicious wildfires set in the Salmo area
Fire investigators are probing the circumstances surrounding a handful of wildfires sparked just north of Salmo. On July 24, the Salmo RCMP and the Salmo Fire Department responded alongside one another to as many as four brush fires located north west of the Hwy 3 and Hwy 6 intersection. Police believe that all four fires...
Busier roads put roadside workers at greater risk in Rossland, Trail
Increased traffic on roads due to summer travel and the province's reopening creates an increased risk for roadside workers in Rossland, Trail and the rest of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. "Roadside work is a dangerous job,” says Louise Yako, program director for Road Safety at Work and spokesperson for the...
B.C. wildfires: quick statistics
The wildfire situation is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 7 p.m. (Pacific time) on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Fires: Wildfires currently burning in B.C.: 257 Since April 1, 2021: 1,205 wildfires 394,266 hectares burned Active fires by fire centre: Coastal: seven Northwest: four Prince George: ...
Truck fire on Paulson Summit prompts investigation and possible charges for Castlegar motorist
A Castlegar motorist is likely facing charges after an incident Saturday, according to an RCMP press release. The release said that on July 24, at 1:18 a.m., Trail RCMP initially received a report from Emergency Health Services of a two-vehicle collision on the Paulson Summit portion of Hwy 3 between Grand Forks and Trail, ...
Covid-19 update: IHA continues to have highest infection rates with 59 new cases overnight
As of Friday, July 23, 2021, 80.3% (3,723,154) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 58.1% (2,692,024) have received their second dose. In addition, 81.3% (3,517,529) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 61.4% (2,654,367) have received their...
Kent Johnson makes Smoke Eater History at NHL Draft
Moments ago at the NHL Draft, Smoke Eater alumni Kent Johnson, made history as the highest Smoke Eater ever to be drafted into the NHL, going fifth overall to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Johnson who was named league MVP, top scorer, most Sportsmanlike and CJHL Top Forward in his second and final year in Trail where he tallied...
