June 4 BC COVID-19 update: Five new cases, no 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: “Today, we are announcing five new cases, for a total of 2,632 cases in British Columbia. Four additional epi-linked...
CBT offers support for businesses to re-open, modify operations
Businesses, social enterprises and the workforce in the Columbia Basin now have access to even more support to help them in these challenging times. In response to ongoing COVID-19-related developments—including the re-opening of many businesses—Columbia Basin Trust is expanding the ways it can help people and businesses move...
June 3 BC COVID-19 update: 22 new cases, 2,243 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 22 new cases, for a total of 2,623 cases in British Columbia. “There are 214 active...
Weekend incident prompts police reminder to avoid leaving valuables in vehicles
On May 29, at 9:19 p.m. the Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment received a report that an unknown suspect had smashed the window of a motor vehicle and had allegedly stolen loose change left inside. A specialist, with the RCMP Forensic Identification Section (FIS) examined the vehicle for forensic evidence. In an effort...
Police officer assaulted and two arrests made during disturbance call
At least two young adults are facing charges after an altercation with police Monday evening, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.. "On June 1, at approximately 7:49 p.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a complaint about a group of intoxicated young adults that were causing a disturbance...
BC COVID-19 update for May 31, June 1
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: May 30 to May 31, and May 31 to midday...
Substance-related calls on the rise, one call leads to 'fowl play'
Alcohol and substance-related calls aare expected to increase over the summer, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "Over the course of the weekend (May 28 to May 31), the Trail and Greater District Detachment were kept busy when responding to numerous calls for service which included: Intoxication by drugs/alcohol;...
RCMP update on Montrose stabbing/suicide
The Trail and Greater District Detachment continue to investigate the stabbing incident that occurred on May 29, and can provide the following update. The victim has been released from hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. At this time, RCMP believe the incident to be isolated and not an attempted robbery nor...
Suspect in Montrose stabbing dies of self-inflicted wound
One man is dead and another in hospital after a stabbing at the Tempo Gas Station in Montrose. Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich confirmed that the victim, a gas station employee, is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. "I can also confirm that the suspect died of a self-inflicted wound," he added. "There is no ...
May 29 BC COVID-19 update: Four new cases, zero 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: “Today, we are announcing four new cases, for a total of 2,562 cases in British Columbia. “There are 228 active...
