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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Supporting renters, landlords during COVID-19

    To support people and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Province is introducing a new temporary rental supplement, halting evictions and freezing rents, among other actions.   The new rental supplement will help households by offering up to $500 a month towards their rent, building on federal and provincial financial supports already announced for British…

  • Police seek Wanted Man out of Dawson Creek…

    DAWSON CREEK, BC: The Dawson Creek RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for break and enter and weapon possession… Police are looking for Shonn JOHNSON and he is described as: First Nations 5’8″ tall 150 lbs. Black hair Brown eyes  If located, contact the RCMP or the police of…

  • March 24 update on COVID-19 cases in B.C…

    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: “Today, we are providing case updates for two 24-hour reporting periods: March 22 to 23, and March 23 through to this morning. “In the first reporting period…

  • COVID-19 Action Plan: B.C.’s first steps to support people, businesses…

    British Columbians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will benefit from $5 billion in income supports, tax relief and direct funding for people, businesses and services. “The COVID-19 pandemic challenges our health, our economy and our way of life. People and businesses urgently need support,” said Premier John Horgan. “Our action plan focuses on services to…

  • March 23 update on COVID-19 cases in B.C…

    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 48 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 472 cases in British Columbia, since we last reported on Saturday, March 21,…

  • UBC – Myth busting: Setting the record straight on ibuprofen and COVID-19

    In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, there has been a wave of fear and misinformation related to the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin) Over the past week, rumours claiming that ibuprofen can kickstart the virus into pneumonia, or make the virus 10 times worse, have been quick to spread on…

  • March 21 update on COVID-19 cases in B.C…

    NOTE! There may not be an update on Sunday. If that’s the case, expect new results to be high come Monday. As of March 22. 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:…

  • March 20 update on new cases of COVID-19 in B.C…

    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 77 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 348 cases in British Columbia. “Of the new cases, one patient is a…

  • March 19 update on COVID-19 cases in B.C…

    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 40 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 271 cases in British Columbia. “It is with sadness that we announce that…

  • Male arrested following Break and Enter…

    PRINCE GEORGE, BC: At approximately 2:40 AM on Wednesday March 18, 2020, the Prince George RCMP received a report of a break & enter to a business on the 600 block of Central Street West in the city… The initial report indicated that a lone male smashed a window of a retail store and fled…

  • State of Emergency across BC; March 18 update on COVID-19…

    UPDATE: In a news conference at 3 pm today, Dr. Bonnie Henry has stated 45 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C.. That brings the total to 231 cases. Of those cases, 13 people are now hospitalized, 7 are in ICU, and 5 have recovered. No new deaths. There has been no change in the amount…

  • $82 Billion to help Canadians during COVID-19…

    The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 18, 2020, the Prime Minister announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy during this challenging period. These measures, delivered as part of the Government of…