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New emergency supports for province’s most vulnerable…
To ensure B.C.’s most vulnerable – including people on income or disability assistance and low-income seniors – do not encounter additional barriers during the COVID-19 crisis, the Province is implementing a series of temporary supports and supplements. “We are putting in place measures that complement the federal crisis measures to support our most vulnerable populations…
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COVID-19 case Update for April 1…
Officials are announcing 53 new cases, for a total of 1,066 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in British Columbia has patients with COVID-19: 497 are in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 367 are in the Fraser Health region, 72 are in the Island Health region, 114 are in the Interior Health region and 16…
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Suspect arrested following aggravated assault at residence on Upper Fraser…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC: Two people are recovering in hospital following an aggravated assault Tuesday afternoon… Police say at approximately 3:40 PM, officers responded to an assault at a home on Upper Fraser Road which involved three people, two men and a woman. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male and female with serious injuries and…
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Government announces support for air transportation sector during COVID-19 pandemic…
The Government of Canada is taking strong, immediate and effective action to protect Canadians and our economy from the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic, including YXS here in Prince George… The air transportation sector has been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As governments around the world impose border restrictions and advise their citizens…
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COVID-19 case Update for March 31…
Below is the latest update on the COVID-19 cases across BC for March 31… “We are announcing 43 new cases, for a total of 1,013 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in British Columbia has patients with COVID-19: 476 are in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 348 are in the Fraser Health region, 67 are…
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COVID-19 notification for Subway, 1209 Hwy 97, Cache Creek…
CACHE CREEK, BC: Residents and travellers who visited the Subway location in Cache Creek on March 25, 26, and 27 are being asked to self-isolate following a release from Interior Health Tuesday… As an additional precaution, Interior Health is asking people who visited this Subway restaurant on March 25, 26, and 27 to self-isolate and…
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Implementation of Ministerial Orders by the City of Prince George…
Following a number of additional orders last week from the Government of BC and the Provincial Medical Health Officer, the City will be adjusting various operations and services for the duration of the provincial state of emergency. Bylaw Services Starting immediately, the City’s bylaw officers are able to enforce orders that have been issued by…
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COVID-19 case Update for March 30…
Below is the latest update for March 30, 2020, from the BC government. “Today, we are providing case updates for two 24-hour reporting periods: March 28 to 29, and March 29 through to midday today. “In the first reporting period through March 28, we had 16 new cases, for a total of 900 cases in…
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BC Coroners Service confirms first COVID-19 death from community transmission…
The BC Coroners Service confirms its first novel coronavirus (COVID-19)-related death in the community following post-mortem testing, involving a male from the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. The man died in his residence. Due to the privacy of the deceased, as required by the Coroners Act and provincial privacy legislation, the BC Coroners Service does not confirm or release…
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COVID-19 case Update for March 28…
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “We are announcing 92 new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 884 confirmed cases. “Every health region in British Columbia has patients with COVID-19:…
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Update on COVID-19 cases for March 27…
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “We are announcing 67 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 792 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in British Columbia has patients with…
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City reminds residents to social distance on local trails and parks…
The City of Prince George has installed signage at a variety of local municipal trails and parks in order to increase public awareness of the importance of physical distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. City parks and trails remain open but members of the public should remember to practice physical distancing while visiting these areas:…
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COVID-19 case Update for March 26…
Below is the latest COVID-19 information as of 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020. We have made some edits to the way this update was originally written to avoid confusion. We will continue to edit these type of government releases to avoid negative feedback. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 725 New cases since…
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Winter Storm Watch in effect for the Pine Pass and Chetwynd regions…
Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Pine Pass and Chetwynd regions beginning Friday. A Snow Squall Watch has also been issued. Below are details on what a Snow Squall is and the Watch details… Brief, intense snowfall is expected to develop. During a snow squall, visibilities will be significantly reduced due…
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March 25 update on COVID-19 cases in B.C…
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, has issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “We are announcing 42 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 659 cases in British Columbia. “One additional residential care home now has a confirmed case – a health-care worker…
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