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It’s no joke: Province extends State of Emergency

On April 1, the BC government formally extended the provincial state of emergency to support the provincewide response to the COVID-19 pandemic, through the...

Teachers begin figuring out how to educate as schools remain closed

Monday March 30 was to be the first day back to school after spring break.  But with classes cancelled for the foreseeable future, teachers in...

Tumbler Ridge has heart

Windows around Tumbler Ridge are being decorated with hearts and eggs. During this time of isolation, people are looking for creative ways to connect with...

Final Thought: Math in a time of a pandemic

Trent  I saw it again. The post on Facebook saying between 291,000 and 646,000 die each year from influenza-related illnesses. Meanwhile, the death rate for...

Looking to help? Homemade masks are not the answer. (Yet)

In times of crisis, people who are not affected by the crisis look for ways to help. And, while the message from all levels of...

Lake View open by appointment only

Lake View has changed the way it is deliver services. Anyone needing to do any banking will need to set up an appointment. "Appointments...

New Grocery Store Rules

Planning on heading for Freshmart? Don't bring your re-usable bags. The province has announced grocery stores and other food retailers should not allow customers to...

12 Covid-19 Cases in the North as of March 28

The number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in the North has climbed by one, to 12 people, according to the March...

District activates Emergency Operations Centre

On Thursday, March 26, the Province requested that all communities in British Columbia open their Emergency Operation Centres in relation to the COVID-19 response...

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