The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) has provided an update on league operations following the Provincial Health Order issued on November 19. Since the…
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More details about B.C.’s new mask requirements
With COVID-19 case numbers rapidly climbing during this second wave of the pandemic, the B.C. government yesterday expanded the Provincial Health Officer’s orders to cover…
Illicit drug toxicity death rate still extreme
The BC Coroners Service has published updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths and fentanyl-detected drug deaths to the end of July 2020, with 175…
Phased re-opening of parks and facilities begins
The City of Kimberley is proud of the efforts of our community to help flatten the curve in British Columbia. With the announcement of the…
Testing strategy for COVID-19: adapting to our pandemic
By Dr. Bonnie Henry Testing for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases is a core tenet of public health. It tells us the what, who and…
State of emergency extended for COVID-19 response
The B.C. government today announced it has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, to…
Wishing British Columbians a safe long weekend
Letter to the Editor As the weather warms up, and a long weekend is upon us we are tempted to venture outdoors and visit our…
Teck mining operations being monitored by IH
Interior Health (IH) is aware of questions in local communities about the ongoing Teck Resources Ltd. operations in the Elk Valley and COVID-19. There is…
Non-medical cloth masks are your choice to wear
By Dr. Bonnie Henry Provincial Health Officer From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have regularly seen people choose to wear a variety of…
Camping and ORV use restricted in Koocanusa area
The B.C. government is restricting camping and motorized recreation (including the use of off-road vehicles) throughout the entire Koocanusa Recreation Strategy area this spring and…