State of emergency extended to continue B.C.’s COVID-19 response
The B.C. government has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act to support the Province's COVID-19 pandemic response. “As we continue to slowly and carefully reopen our...
Trail traffic enforcement takes an unusual turn
Trail RCMP are reporting two alcohol-involved infractions, and also one odd case of a motorist bringing attention to his own misdeed after the fact, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicenotwich. "On June 5, at 7:22 p.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP launched an investigation after a local resident posted a video...
Police not just 'droning on' - know the rules
Police are adivsing residents to learn the rules and know the penalties for breaking them when it comes to operating drones. Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said the machines appear to be turning into a local nuisance. "On June 5, at 2:51 p.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a complaint about a...
Blaze destroys two homes, prompts investigation into 9-1-1 delays
A structure fire on Yew Street this morning has destroyed two homes, one vehicle and many possessions, including a quad, according to Castlegar Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio. He said the call came in at roughly 11 a.m., while crews were responding to a report of a grass fire adjacent to Fairview along Hwy 22. No one was injured,...
June 5 BC COVID-19 update, one new case, one new death
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 one new case, for a total of 2,632 cases in British Columbia. One case from yesterday’s...
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...
RDKB EOC cautiously optimistic but prepared for possible rain
The RDKB Emergency Operation Centre said Wednesday it will maintain evacuation alerts for 127 properties across the Boundary, and evacuation orders for 13 properties in the City of Grand Forks and Electoral Area D/Rural Grand Forks until at least June 4, when weekend weather forecasts are more certain. Seven properties in...
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...
