As part of British Columbia’s emergency novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response plan, the Province is partnering with the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) to launch EquipCare BC to help seniors in long-term care and assisted living homes. EquipCare BC is a new program that will provide $10 million to enhance infection...

All Birthday and Milestone Vehicle Parades Must be Cancelled, No Social Gatherings From City of Trail Mayor, Lisa Pasin Many people have been celebrating birthdays and other milestones during the pandemic with organized neighbourhood vehicle parades.# We understand this gesture is well-intended and is meant to bring joy to ...

Family Journal Project, Trail Museum & Archives These are unprecedented times. Here at the Trail Museum & Archives, we find considerable value in the journals, letters and personal papers of Trail's past residents. These records document the social history of our city. As part of your days and weeks at home, consider...

To ensure B.C.’s most vulnerable – including people on income or disability assistance and low-income seniors – do not encounter additional barriers during the COVID-19 crisis, the Province is implementing a series of temporary supports and supplements. “We are putting in place measures that complement the federal crisis...

A new Economic Recovery Task Force will bring together leaders from business, labour, First Nations and not-for-profits to help ensure the Province’s economic response to COVID-19 is effective and responsive to the needs of British Columbians. “COVID-19 is not only a public-health challenge, but also an economic one. People...

People in the Columbia Basin are experiencing the broad and serious impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Columbia Basin Trust is announcing $11.7 million in new funding to provide immediate support. “COVID-19 has created an unprecedented challenge for the Basin, and we have heard from communities, residents and our partners on...

The provincial health officer (PHO) has issued new guidelines to support compliance with orders on business closures and gatherings, under the Public Health Act. The new guidelines for municipal bylaw officers and other compliance officers give clear instruction on warnings, public education and fines – and what can be issued...

Air Canada has extended the suspension of all flights in and out of the West Kootenay Regional Airport until at least April 30, 2020. As a result of COVID-19, Air Canada is facing uncertainty and is making adjustments to its schedule which resulted in the extension. “The extension of flight suspensions has resulted in the […]

Let’s come together in these physically distancing times. These are difficult times, especially for people who lack safe shelter, food and other necessities — and for those on the front lines. Even though we must maintain physical distance, we need to come together more than ever. As bad as things are, and could get, compassion...

  The results demonstrate people support new measures to protect them financially: 69 per cent of Canadians expect to lose some income due to the COVID-19 outbreak 72 per cent of Canadians think the Government of Canada should halt all rent, mortgage, and utility payments. 64 per cent think that banks and financial institutions...