Catherine Garrett
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Stats Can: Indigenous people 5 to 17 times more likely to die in a fire
A new Statistics Canada study shows Indigenous people across Canada are much more likely to die in a fire compared to the rest of the population.The study, commissioned by...
Covid19 update: Overnight summer camps put on hold; BC reports 11 new cases
British Columbia Health Officials have announced 11 new cases of Covid-19 today (May 30) for 2,573.For the third day this week there have been no deaths recorded, as 164...
B.C. Confirms 16 New Cases Over May Long Weekend
There have been an additional 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 identified in the B.C. since Saturday, bringing the provincial total to 2,444.Two more people died as a result of...
Additional $500k in Funding Given to Family Caregivers of BC to Support Seniors
As part of British Columbia's emergency COVID-19 response plan, the Province is doubling this year's funding for Family Caregivers of British Columbia to $1 million to help support caregivers...
Province authorises $2,000 fine for price gouging, secondary reselling of medical supplies
The provincial government is cracking down on inflating prices and those who choose to resell medical equipment under the COVID-19 pandemic.British Columbia's Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General...
11 New Covid-19 Fatalities in B.C. as Province Nears 1,500 Total Cases
According to BC Health Officials, 11 patients have died from COVID-19 since their last update on Saturday.Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, links the majority of the deaths to...
92 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in BC, 45% of Cases Recovered
In the latest briefing on Covid-19 in British Columbia, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix identified 92 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing...
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Area restriction lifted for wildfire east of Ymir
The BC Wildfire Service has lifted an order restricting public access to the area around the Cultus wildfire.
RDKB protests delay in mattress recycling program
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is concerned a program to recycle old mattresses won't start this year as expected.
Premier Eby calls for “basic fairness” for B.C. ferry users during Ottawa trip
Premier David Eby said he had “productive” meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney and several senior officials during his two-day trip to Ottawa.
BCGEU expands job action to include some front-line services
The union representing thousands of public service workers in British Columbia is ramping up job action again, this time affecting front-line services.
Quick Shift: Castlegar Rebels
With puck drop on the 2025-26 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season this Friday, Sept. 19, we take a quick look at the Castlegar Rebels.
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