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PM hikes wage subsidy for smaller businesses
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a major increase to the wage subsidy for small- and medium-sized businesses. -
Third COVID-19 Case Hits Stevens County
Northeast Tri County Health District is now dealing with four positive cases. -
Kelowna Doctor calls for donations of PPE
There is currently a critical shortage of medical masks, safety goggles, fat shields, gowns and gloves for healthcare workers in Canada. You can help. -
Kootenay communities show compassion through Pandemic
A GoFundMe page launched early this week passed $10,000-raised on Thursday, set to go towards personal protective equipment in the Kootenay Boundary. -
Respiratory outbreak, not COVID-19, listed at New Denver facility
Interior Health says outbreaks at IH long-term care homes are due to many different seasonal respiratory viruses typical for this time of year. -
Province takes unprecedented steps to support COVID-19 response
"B.C. is in a strong position to effectively respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic" -
Prohibited burning, online surveys, more local Pandemic responses
Fines of $500 can be issued for open burning of yard waste in Castlegar. The Mayor of Trail has posted an impassioned plea to the City’s Facebook page for everyone to work together in the fight against COVID-19. -
City of Nelson aims to kick-start recovery, freeze taxes
Mayor John Dooley tells the EZ Rock Newsroom that a discussion on Tuesday was held by council-members and staff online, as per most recent meetings as social distancing practice continues. He says the City is thinking ahead of the pandemic and brainstorming parameters to re-boot the community, adding they’re in the early stages now but ready to put some meat on the bones going out into the community. -
RDKB begins freshet preperations, urges community to follow suit
You're urged to ensure drains and culverts are clear for running water, develop an emergency plan, put together a grab-and-go bag, and help ensure the community goes without avoidable problems.
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