March 29, 2021
News
BC Bus North Service Continues With Federal, Provincial Support
March 29, 2021 Prince Rupert — A one-year extension to the BC Bus North service has been granted, meaning people who live and work in northern British Columbia can continue to rely on inter-city bus service. The service has become …
Three-Week Circuit Breaker Begins now to Bend the Curve, Protect People
March 29, 2021 Victoria — To address rising COVID-19 case counts, protect people and communities and help break the chain of COVID-19 transmission, the provincial health officer is amending the provincial public health orders effective midnight tonight, March 30, 2021. …
Social Visitors Allowed in Long-Term Care
March 25, 2021 Victoria — People in long-term care and their loved ones will have more ways to safely spend time together, with long-term care visitation rules easing on April 1, 2021. “This pandemic has taken an incredible toll on …
Prince Rupert Achieves 85% Vaccination Rate
March 25, 2021 Prince Rupert — Over 9 000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered to adult residents of Prince Rupert and Port Edward in one of the largest mass vaccination drives in Canada so far. The communities, until …
Local governments in B.C. to split $10M in extra COVID restart funds, says Municipal Affairs Minister
Local governments in B.C. to split $10M in extra COVID restart funds, says Municipal Affairs Minister Minister Josie Osborne said the money will be split among B.C’s 27 regional districts
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provides March 22 update on COVID-19 in BC
Permanent Increase to Assistance Rates Helps People in Need
March 17, 2020 Victoria — More than 300,000 British Columbians will benefit from the largest-ever permanent increase to income assistance and disability assistance rates and the first-ever increase to the senior’s supplement. Starting with payments issued in April 2021, individuals …
Prince Rupert, Port Edward Vaccine Appointments Open to Everyone 18+
March 16, 2021 Prince Rupert — Today in Prince Rupert and Port Edward, vaccine appointment booking are now open for everyone 18+ A COVID-19 vaccine can be booked by calling: 1-866-481-2175 The call centre is open 7am – 7pm. The …
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Acropolis Manor in Prince Rupert
March 16, 2021 Prince Rupert — Northern Health Medical Health Officers have declared an end to the COVID-19 outbreak at Acropolis Manor in Prince Rupert. In total, 33 residents and 24 staff tested positive for COVID-19, and there have been …