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 – 100 Mile House Free Press BC Municipal Affairs Minister Josie Osborne said the extra funds were meant to build on earlier grants by …
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 …