Category Archives: News
Northern Health places visiting restrictions on facilities/clinics
Northern Health has put visitor restrictions in place as part of its response to COVID-19. The health authority says it's limiting the number of visitors entering buildings in an attempt to keep patie...
Mar 17, 2020
Fort St. John RCMP suspending front counter services
Fort St. John RCMP has suspended all front counter services at the detachment to minimize the spread of COVID-19. While complaints won't be heard in-person, staff will still be taking calls through th...
Mar 17, 2020
BC declares Public Health Emergency as COVID-19 cases climb to 186
BC has declared a public health emergency as the number of COVID-19 cases has jumped by 83. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says that brings the total number in B.C. to 186, with four of th...
Mar 17, 2020
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine announces facility closures
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is taking steps to be proactive in minimizing the health and safety risk of the public. Effective immediately all public facilities will be closed, but can sti...
Mar 17, 2020
Prince Rupert closing public facilities as of today
Prince Rupert is taking steps to ensure the health and safety of the public. All public facilities will be closed as of 4:30 p.m. today. This includes, City Hall, the Fire Department Customer Service ...
Mar 17, 2020
B.C. elementary and secondary schools suspended indefinitely
B.C. elementary and secondary schools will remain closed following spring break. During a press conference today the announcement came to close all schools. Students are reassured that they will still...
Mar 17, 2020
CRD closing all public libraries
The Cariboo Regional District is closing all of its library locations due to the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation. The CRD says all digital content, like ebooks, audiobooks, and video streaming, is...
Mar 17, 2020
BC First Nations call for strict measures to protect vulnerable communities
BC First Nations representatives want Ottawa to do more to protect vulnerable First Nations communities from COVID-19. The First Nations Leadership Council says systemic social and economic inequaliti...
Mar 17, 2020
LNG Canada reducing staffing levels of its Kitimat workforce
LNG Canada, JGC Fluor and subcontractors will be reducing staffing levels and implementing a work from home policy for non-business critical positions. As well as deferring many non-essential work act...
Mar 17, 2020
Parks Canada suspending visitor services among announcements in today's address
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave another address today. Updating everyone on the evolving situation of the Covid-19 pandemic. As of Wednesday, Mar. 18 Parks Canada will be suspending visitor service...
Mar 17, 2020