As people in B.C. continue to get vaccinated, the province continues with previously announced plans to further lift COVID-19 restrictions. The province has begun rolling…
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Foreign worker quarantine program ends today
With the easing of federal travel restrictions and 97% of incoming workers being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, B.C.’s Temporary Foreign Worker Quarantine Program will end…
Support fund launched for B.C.’s non-profit sector
A new $34-million fund for non-profit groups in British Columbia will provide much-needed support for organizations that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and continue…
Rapid tests for people 18+ available at pharmacies
Starting Wednesday, March 23, rapid antigen test kits will be available to people aged 18 years and older through community pharmacies. Eligible individuals can pick…
B.C.’s mask mandate ends at midnight
Vaccine cards being eliminated April 8 Starting tomorrow (March 11), British Columbians no longer must wear masks in public indoor spaces. Face coverings will be…
Work-from-home order removed
The provincial health officer (PHO) today updated the Provincial Health Officer Order on Workplace Safety, to support the transition of employees back into the workplace….
Truckers go home and the COVID-19 pandemic too
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary It seems we’ve come to an existential moment. COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted or reduced around the world, but…
Band leadership does not condone ‘freedom convoy’
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it Chief and Council, in conjunction with the Tobacco Plains Development Corporation, issued a media release Feb. 11 stating they do not condone the…
Repair work and COVID keeping public works busy
Water main breaks and service leaks have kept crews with City of Cranbrook Public Works hopping the past three weeks, thanks in part to the…
It’s time to recognize the true reality of COVID-19
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary Is it time to change the “P” word to the “E” word? I think so. As you’ve probably figured…