Stress leave, tears and insomnia: B.C. teachers feel the strain of COVID-19
Teachers still adjusting to mask and cleaning rules, pressures from outside and withinNina Grossman / February 26, 2021
Month: February 2021
B.C. municipalities pass resolution for salmon-safe flood control
The UBCM resolution seeks federal, provincial support to replace antiquated infrastructureQuinn Bender, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter / February 26, 2021
Linda Jean Cherry
1954-2021 ~ Linda Cherry, age 66, passed away peacefully at East Kootenay…Wire Service / February 26, 2021
Smith makes 32 saves as Oilers blank slumping Vancouver Canucks 3-0
Edmonton extends NHL win streak to fiveThe Canadian Press / February 25, 2021
Women in Film Festival features two B.C. filmmakers
The 16th annual festival kicks off March 5, 2021Zoe Ducklow / February 25, 2021
Many British Columbians now prefer routine virtual doctor’s visits: study
More than 82% feel virtual health options reduce wait times, 64% think they lead to better healthSarah Grochowski / February 25, 2021
New COVID cases trending down in Interior Health
24 new cases reported Thursday, Feb. 25, death at Kelowna General HospitalJennifer Smith / February 25, 2021
Kootenay doctor shares experience contracting COVID-19
Castlegar doctor shares her COVID experienceBetsy Kline / February 25, 2021
Coroner confirms ‘puddle jumping’ in 2020 drowning deaths of 3 B.C. men
Cory Mills, Eric Blackmore and A.J. Jensen pulled into raging river driving through nearby floodingKevin Laird / February 25, 2021
New resource dives into 150 years of racist policy in B.C.
Racist history must be acknowledged in order to change, authors sayZoe Ducklow / February 25, 2021
Okanagan woman in ICU with broken bones in face after being struck by car
She remains in serious condition following Feb. 18 incidentJennifer Smith / February 25, 2021
Man trapped on Manning mountain did nearly everything right to survive: SAR
The winter experienced camper was overwhelmed by snow conditionsAndrea DeMeer / February 25, 2021
Canadian small businesses rack up $135 billion in debt to survive pandemic: report
Federation of Independent Business said the average small business owner has accrued $170K in debtThe Canadian Press / February 25, 2021
Canada’s top court says it won’t hear appeals by Bell and several cable companies
Supreme Court refusal a victory for Canada’s independent internet providers, may lead to lower pricesThe Canadian Press / February 25, 2021
Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to Larry Nassar dies by suicide after charges
John Geddert was charged with turning his Michigan gym into a human trafficking hub to abuse girlsAssociated Press / February 25, 2021
From pets to wildlife, BC SPCA offers animal education programs geared to youth
BC SPCA offering virtual spring break camps, workshops and school presentationsJenna Hauck / February 25, 2021
Feds get another month to reform assisted-dying law as bill stalls in the Commons
2019 ruling struck down MAID only for those whose natural deaths are ‘reasonably foreseeable’The Canadian Press / February 25, 2021
‘They’re afraid’: Coalition sounds alarm over COVID vaccines for B.C.’s migrant workers
Though health ministry says anyone can get vaccinated, critics say barriers are keeping migrants from their doseSarah Grochowski / February 25, 2021
Crash causes delays on Coquihalla southbound, travel advisory issued
A vehicle incident between Merrit and Hope has caused major delays heading southAdam Louis / February 25, 2021
ECG machines onboard Okanagan ambulances for quickest response to heart attacks
Donations from Lake Country, Predator Ridge, Vernon and Armstrong behind purchase of 8 live-saving machinesCaitlin Clow / February 25, 2021