The Government of Canada today announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada,…
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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…
Pre-entry COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated on way out
No fooling. The Government of Canada today announced that effective April 1 fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test…
Fernie supports national three-digit crisis line
By Erin Knutson The City of Fernie endorsed the 9-8-8 Crisis Line Initiative at its Monday (March 22) meeting, joining a host of other B.C….
Interior Health declares Elkford Teck outbreak over
The COVID-19 outbreak related to the Teck mining operations near Elkford is over. Interior Health (IH) declared the outbreak on Dec. 15, 2020. In total,…
Salmonella alert around American red onions
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is advising individuals in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario to not eat any red onions imported…
Kingsgate one of only five CBSA ports of entry to Canada
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced stricter rules for foreign nationals transiting through Canada to Alaska and Kingsgate border crossing will be one…
Panorama races cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns
Due to ongoing and evolving concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Alpine Canada and U.S. Ski & Snowboard have cancelled the 2020 Alpine NorAm Finals…
Provincial statement on coronavirus risk
Letter to the Editor The BC Centre for Disease Control and provincial and federal authorities are closely monitoring the outbreak of respiratory illness linked to…
Thanks to the people of the East Kootenay
Letter to the Editor The Alzheimer Society of B.C. thanks the people of the East Kootenay for their encouraging response to January’s annual Alzheimer’s Awareness…