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 25 new cases, for a total of 1,291 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in British...

To address the financial challenges facing post-secondary students due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Selkirk College Foundation is appealing for help with those struggling the most. The COVID-19 Student Relief Fund will provide immediate financial support to students who are facing serious financial challenges as they complete...

In addition to the earlier announcement of an early burning ban across the province to begin on April 16, the province has issued open burning restrictions for all High Smoke Sensitivity Zones across the province until Wednesday, April 15, 2020. These restrictions are directly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the...

In Monday's BC COVID-19 press conference, the overall message was urging residents to continue with the vigilant behaviours that are bringing the province more positive outcomes, rather than using recent encouraging numbers as an excuse to relax and become complacent. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said she neither...

Submitted by the City of Nelson Emergency Operations Centre “This is the time to be kind, to be calm, and to be safe,” Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said today at the daily media briefing regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in BC. She also reiterated the message that now is the time for British Columbians...

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: April 4 to 5, and April 5 through to...

Many residents from BC and other provinces own cabins or secondary homes in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, including at Christina Lake, Big White and other tourist destinations in our region. The regional district has a simple message for anyone contemplating visiting or staying at a secondary home or cabin in ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the community in Nelson has stepped up to provide numerous options for families less fortunate as well as those needing support to deal with self isolation as BC Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has suggested. Some of those local resources include: Stepping Stones 250-352-9876 Stepping Stones is...

Interior Health said in a media release Friday it is actively following up on any individuals who had contact with an inmate at Okanagan Correctional Centre who has tested positive for COVID-19. "Interior Health’s Medical Health Officer is confident that the risk of exposure to the general public is low," the media release ...

The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving and the information below is current as of noon on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,203 New cases since April 3, 2020: 29 Hospitalized cases: 149 Intensive care: 68 COVID-19 related deaths: 38 Recovered: 704 Long-term care and...