Rec Site cabins closed
The District Recreation Officer for Trails and Recreation Sites BC has ordered that all day use shelters, overnight-use cabins, and other facilities that would make it difficult for users to observe the two-metre social distancing measures, be closed until further notice. That means that everyone out exercising in the...
March 23 COVID-19 BC stats and resources at a glance
The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving and the information below is current as of 10 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2020. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 472 New cases since March 21, 2020: 48 Hospitalized cases: 33 Intensive care: 14 Deaths: 13 Recovered: 100 Confirmed cases by region: Vancouver...
Column: From the Hill -- More about COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis continues to deepen around the world, across Canada and throughout British Columbia. We are at a critical time in the progress of the pandemic where we can all make a huge difference—by staying home and avoiding close contact with our friends, neighbours and other community members. These actions may be...
A cash crunch, self-isolation and food: solutions in Rossland
Food is essential, so Ferraro’s remains open to serve Rossland while other retailers must close their doors. But there are many among us for whom obtaining food is a challenge in these times – for some, because income that was already in short supply is suddenly absent; and for seniors and the immune-compromised,...
March 21 COVID 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, March 21, 2020. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 424 New cases since March 20, 2020: 76 Hospitalized cases: 27 Intensive care: 12 Deaths: 10 Recovered: 6 Confirmed cases by region: Vancouver...
March 21 COVID update - 76 new BC cases, for total of 424
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 76 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 424 cases in British Columbia. “It is with sadness ...
CBT postponing community meetings
In response to COVID-19, Columbia Basin Trust is postponing the public engagement process to renew its strategic plan, including community meetings scheduled this spring and the two regional Symposia this fall. “Basin residents and communities are focused on public health. We recognize that as our shared priority, and we are...
March 20 COVID 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 Friday, March 20, 2020. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 348 New cases since March 19, 2020: 77 Hospitalized cases: 22 Intensive care: 10 Deaths: 9 Recovered: 6 Confirmed cases by region: Vancouver...
March 20 COVID update for BC, 77 new cases since yesterday
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 77 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 348 cases in British Columbia. “Of the new cases, one...
Trail Playgrounds, Sports Fields, Courts, SK8 Park Closed
The City of Trail continues to follow the direction from local, provincial and federal health officials to help prevent the spread of COVD-19 in our community. Effective Friday, March 20, 2020 at 3:00 PM, all City of Trail playgrounds, sports fields, the Butler Park Tennis/Pickleball courts and the Lower Sunningdale multi-sports...
