Catherine Garrett

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Stats Can: Indigenous people 5 to 17 times more likely to die in a fire

A new Statistics Canada study shows Indigenous people across Canada are much more likely to die in a fire compared to the rest of the population. The study, commissioned by...

Covid19 update: Overnight summer camps put on hold; BC reports 11 new cases

British Columbia Health Officials have announced 11 new cases of Covid-19 today (May 30) for 2,573. For the third day this week there have been no deaths recorded, as 164...

B.C. Confirms 16 New Cases Over May Long Weekend

There have been an additional 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 identified in the B.C. since Saturday, bringing the provincial total to 2,444. Two more people died as a result of...

Additional $500k in Funding Given to Family Caregivers of BC to Support Seniors

As part of British Columbia's emergency COVID-19 response plan, the Province is doubling this year's funding for Family Caregivers of British Columbia to $1 million to help support caregivers...

Province authorises $2,000 fine for price gouging, secondary reselling of medical supplies

The provincial government is cracking down on inflating prices and those who choose to resell medical equipment under the COVID-19 pandemic. British Columbia's Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General...

11 New Covid-19 Fatalities in B.C. as Province Nears 1,500 Total Cases

According to BC Health Officials, 11 patients have died from COVID-19 since their last update on Saturday. Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, links the majority of the deaths to...

92 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in BC, 45% of Cases Recovered

In the latest briefing on Covid-19 in British Columbia, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix identified 92 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing...

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B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease. 

Measles cases reported in B.C. this year top 100

B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.

Puck drop date set for KIJHL season

The puck will drop on the 2025-26 KIJHL regular season on Friday, September 19, when the league’s 21 teams each embark on a 44-game schedule.

Council votes to bring Baker Street market back downtown

Following months of community debate and vendor frustration, Nelson’s Wednesday farmers market will return to it’s longtime home on Baker Street next week (July 16). 
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