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B.C. Wildfire Service implements early fire bans, special training measures in response to COVID-19
KAMLOOPS - While much of the world has been placed on pause due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the natural cycle of seasons continues unaffected.That means the threat of wildfires is primed to rear ...
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UK's Johnson is stable in ICU with virus, received oxygen
LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in stable condition Tuesday in a hospital intensive care unit with the coronavirus, and while he is not on a ventilator, he is receiving oxygen, his s...
Apr 07, 2020
B.C. confirms new COVID-19 death; outbreak at another correctional facility
VICTORIA - A man in his 40s has died as a result of COVID-19.That's according to B.C. provincial health officer Bonnie Henry, who made the announcement during her daily news briefing on Monday (Apr. 6...
Apr 06, 2020 Image Credit: BC Government
British PM Boris Johnson in intensive care due to coronavirus symptoms
LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been taken to an intensive care unit one day after being admitted to hospital, according to Reuters and BBC News.He was taken to the ICU after his COV...
Apr 06, 2020 Image Credit: AP Photo
Trudeau unveils details for emergency payment for Canadians
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced details for a cash payment for Canadians out of work because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Applications for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will b...
Apr 05, 2020 (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Four more COVID-19 deaths in B.C.; Five new cases reported in Interior Health
VICTORIA - The number of positive COVID-19 cases in B.C. continues to rise.In her daily news conference, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported 53 new positive cases across the province.T...
Apr 03, 2020 Image Credit: Government of B.C.
More snow for Coquihalla Highway prompts snowfall warning
MERRITT, B.C. - After heavy snowfall this morning and more on the way, Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Hope to Merritt stretch of the Coquihalla Highway.The forecaster says th...
Apr 03, 2020 Image Credit: Drive BC
B.C. reports six new COVID-19 related deaths; 55 new cases
VICTORIA - B.C. has reported 55 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, and six people have died in the same time period.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said during her daily news con...
Apr 02, 2020 Image Credit: Government of B.C.
B.C. Government announces latest supports for those impacted by COVID-19
VICTORIA - It's been a busy morning in the province's capital.The B.C. government has announced more supports for several different groups of people impacted by the COVID-19 global pandemic.Premier's ...
Apr 02, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Evan Fitzer
B.C.'s top doctor says more than half of COVID-19 patients in the province have recovered
VICTORIA - The provincial government has provided the latest update on COVID-19 in B.C. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said during her daily news conference Wednesday (April 1) that there ...
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