May 17/18 BC COVID-19 update
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 16 to May 17, and May 17 to midday...
RDKB EOC issues evacuation alerts to properties in Manly Meadows near Grand Forks
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued evacuation alerts for seven properties in the low-lying Manly Meadows area of Electoral Area ‘D’/Rural Grand Forks due to the potential for loss of road access from rising Kettle River water levels. The RDKB said residences of these...
May 16 BC COVID-19 update: Province rolls out slow reopening
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 reporting 21 new cases, for a total of 2,428 cases in British Columbia. "There are 355 active cases...
Hate crimes against Asian British Columbians spike in March, April
Anne Kang, Minister of Citizens’ Services and responsible for Multiculturalism, has issued the following statement in response to the increase in hate crimes and incidents towards people of Asian heritage in B.C.: "I am deeply saddened by the recent rise in racially motivated physical and verbal attacks and vandalism against...
From one hero to another: Cop dog asks Dr. Henry's forgiveness for social distancing 'faux paw'
There was no time to ask Dr. Bonnie Henry for a special exemption from social distancing as Police Service Dog Griff caught a suspect in the middle of a break and enter at a Ranger Station at the Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park recently. On May 2, PSD Griff was conducting foot patrols with his Integrated Police Dog Service ...
B.C. sees more than 60% increase in overdose deaths in the month of March
With as increase in both fatal and non-fatal overdoses, BCCDC is reminding people who use drugs to not use alone. According to data from the BC Coroners’ Service and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) illicit drug toxicity deaths have increased 61 per cent in March 2020 (113) compared to February 2020 (70). “Now...
Wanted man sought by Trail police
Trail RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man., according to a press release issued Friday morning. The release said 36-year-old Troy Harry Tremayne is wanted province wide for failure to comply, assault, theft under $5,000 and (being) unlawfully in a dwelling, among other alleged offences. Tremayne...
Premier outlines plan to restart B.C. safely
British Columbians will move forward with safely restarting their province beginning in mid-May, according to a plan announced by Premier John Horgan. Under B.C.’s Restart Plan, government will work closely with public health officials, businesses and labour organizations to lift restrictions in phases, gradually allowing for...
In-depth: Wildfires, deforestation and flooding
Water-repellent forest floors, soil erosion and a lack of tree cover all influence how snowpack melts in the spring By Natalia Balcerzak, Local Journalism Initiative reporter for The Narwhal The arrival of spring brought a surge of warm weather to Williams Lake, in the Cariboo region of B.C., and with it a rush of...
Police seek help finding Quesnel man
RCMP in Quesnel is seeking public assistance to locate Louis Korkowski and two vehicles of interest. Louis was last seen Monday, May 4, after 6 p.m. on the West side of Quesnel. He has not been seen since nor has he been in contact with friends or family. Police are concerned about Louis’ well-being and are asking anyone...
