To support parents who are essential service workers during the response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the B.C. government is launching a new process. This process…
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COVID-19 Regional Snapshot for March 27
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is releasing daily snapshots of what is happening surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note important links below the…
Open burning restrictions for high smoke sensitivity zones
The B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, in collaboration with provincial public health partners, has today (March 26) issued open burning restrictions for…
Essential visit restrictions in effect at all Interior Health sites
Effective immediately and until further notice, Interior Health is limiting the number of visitors entering all sites to essential visits only. This decision supports the province-wide response…
City implores residents to practice social distancing
Help Curb the Spread of COVID-19 Social distancing is important as we try collectively to curb the spread of COVID-19. The provincial and federal governments…
B.C. outlines first steps for support to people, businesses
The B.C. government this afternoon has announced that those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will be in line for $5 billion in income supports, tax…
Suspected COVID-19 case prompts call to obey social distancing
Village of Canal Flats Mayor Karl Sterzer is issuing an important advisory for residents of Canal Flats after a suspected case of COVID-19 within the…
Chief inspector of mines makes recommendations
The chief inspector of mines has communicated to all major mines, sand and gravel, and placer operations in B.C. to ensure they are complying with…
IH postponing non-urgent scheduled surgeries
Interior Health (IH) is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) to respond to COVID-19. Along…
Fernie activates Emergency Operations Centre
The City of Fernie has activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in support of British Columbia provincial government measures responding to the ongoing COVID-19 situation….