Tag: Bonnie Henry

B.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza cases

Health Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s flu season is off to an early start, with influenza cases rising as the province begins its fall vaccination campaign.

Officials warn wildfire season isn’t over, as Summerland residents begin to return home

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
The majority of Summerland residents are able to return home after an evacuation order was lifted, but it's still unclear how many homes may have been lost to the Bald Range wildfire.

Report finds British Columbians consume more alcohol than the average Canadian, even as drinking rates fall

Health Emily Joveski -
British Columbians are drinking less alcohol overall, but consumption in B.C. remains above the national average, according to a new report from the provincial health officer.

B.C. patient becomes Canada’s first confirmed Andes hantavirus case

Health Layne Gallant -
Canadian health officials have confirmed the country’s first case of the Andes strain of hantavirus in a person isolating in B.C. after returning from the MV Hondius cruise ship.

B.C. monitoring four Canadians after deadly hantavirus cruise outbreak

Health Emily Joveski -
Four Canadians isolating in B.C. after leaving a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak are showing no symptoms, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday.

Advocates share grief and frustration on 10 year anniversary of B.C.’s overdose crisis

Health Emily Joveski -
Dozens gathered at the British Columbia legislature Tuesday to mark 10 years since the province declared a public health emergency over toxic drug deaths, as advocates said the crisis has worsened.

Officials say more must be done to end toxic drug crisis

Provincial My Kootenay Now -
Today marks nine years since the toxic drug crisis became a public health emergency in BC. That is from the...

Province continuing vaccination efforts to keep people protected

Provincial My Kootenay Now -
Starting April 8th, the province will have additional free COVID-19 vaccines available, for those at a higher risk of...

BC reintroduces mask requirements in health care facilities amid respiratory illness season

Provincial My Kootenay Now -
Medical masks will once again be required in B.C. for both staff and patients in most circumstances. As of Monday,...

First human case of Avian Flu detected in BC

Health My Kootenay Now -
BC health officials have launched a public health investigation into what is believed to be the first human case...

BC issues nearly 370-thousand vaccines during first week of respiratory illness strategy

Health My Kootenay Now -
BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says updated vaccines for the latest influenza and COVID-19 strains are now...

BC’s provincial health officer encourages vaccinating children ahead of school year

Health Kate Brown -
The fall semester is on the way, and BC’s provincial health officer urges you to vaccinate your children. In a...

Another hot summer for BC

Provincial My Kootenay Now -
Another hot summer seems to be in the forecast for much of BC and the Province along with public-health...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar
The City of Castlegar is expected to keep using a rotary press at its south sewage treatment plant until it can come up with a long-term solution to problems at the facility.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Tires worth more than $10,000 stolen in Castlegar

Crime
RCMP say tires and rims was stolen from a business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue early Wednesday.

Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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