July 3 COVID-19 update: 13 new cases, 2,608 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 13 new cases, for a total of 2,947 cases in British Columbia. Six cases previously...
July 2 BC COVID-19 update: 24 new cases, no active community outbreaks
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. In the first reporting period, from June...
Take the BC SPCA’s No Hot Pets pledge to keep pets safe this summer
Each year, the BC SPCA receives nearly 1,000 calls to rescue animals who have been left inside vehicles on hot days. “We know that people love their pets and would never knowingly put them in danger, but many pet guardians are just unaware of how quickly their pets can suffer when left in a vehicle in warm weather,” says Lorie...
June 29 BC COVID-19 update: 26 new cases since Friday
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 three 24-hour reporting periods. In the first reporting period from...
UPDATED: Police call for witnesses to Monday motorcycle crash in Trail
RCMP Trail Detachment along with West Kootenay Traffic Services responded to a report of two motorcycles colliding on Highway 3B at Marcolin Drive in Trail. Both riders received life threatening injuries and were transported by air ambulance to Kelowna. On Monday, June 29, at 11:35 am, RCMP members of the Trail Detachment and...
RDKB lowers flags in honour of Ed Conroy
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has lowered flags to half-mast at its Trail and Grand Forks offices to honour Ed Conroy who died Friday, June 26. He served as the MLA for Rossland-Trail from 1991 to 2001. “On behalf of the RDKB Board of Directors I want to express our condolences to Katrine Conroy, our provincial...
Report captures Columbia River Treaty community discussions
The voices of B.C. Columbia Basin communities are captured in a new report that details a series of Columbia River Treaty meetings held in fall 2019. The 2019 Columbia River Treaty Community Meetings Summary Report reflects in-person engagement between the Province and communities, as Canada-U.S. talks about the treaty’s...
Former BC minister and MLA Ed Conroy passes away at 73
Former BC Minister and Kootenay MLA Ed Conroy passed away Friday at the age of 73 of natural causes. "It is with a heavy heart we learned of the passing of our dear friend Ed Conroy, " said New Democrat BC Government Caucus Chair Jagrup Brar. "Ed gave so much to the province of British Columbia, and did so with kindness at...
Devoted cops pedal on - 2020 Cops for Kids Ride proceeds under a different format
Like many other organizations, Cops for Kids is facing the reality that large group fundraising events aren’t allowed under social distancing restrictions; but this group of dedicated cops aren’t willing to throw in the towel because the need for funds still exists. The charitable organization will not have their...
Flood risk now low in the Boundary Country
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary said in a media release Friday, the risk of flooding has abated and will continue in a downward trend over the coming weeks. The RDKB Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) advises residents they can remove sandbags around homes or businesses. The EOC will not collect sandbags, and instead...