COVID-19 Cases in Kitsumkalum

by lrobinson | Jan 14, 2022 | News, Health, Urgent, Community Notice, Public Notice, Community, News Feed, Health Warning, Emergency Response, Emergency Operations Centre, Emergency Programs Coordinator

COVID-19 Cases in Kitsumkalum There are positive COVID-19 Omicron cases in Kitsumkalum and exposures have occured in some buildings in the community. Kitsumkalum has taken great steps to reduce the case count as much as possible, and continues to do so among all...

Terrace Area COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

by lrobinson | Jan 10, 2022 | News, Health, Opportunity, Public Notice, Community, News Feed, Health Warning

Shoppers Drug Mart on Park Ave250-615-5151Walk ins available for the 1st vaccine and then for the 2nd & booster you will need an invitation Shoppers Drug Mart on Lakelse Ave250-635-7261Make appointments through shoppersdrugmart.ca/covid19 Safeway Pharmacy on...

Northern BC Overdose Alert

by lrobinson | Jan 6, 2022 | News, Health, Urgent, Community Notice, Public Notice, Community, News Feed, Health Warning

Overdose alert There has been an increase in overdose events across the Northern region from substances sold as down. Substances circulating are highly toxic and may be contaminated with benzodiazepines (benzos) causing heavy and prolonged sedation, and requires more...

Putting Our Community at Risk?

by lrobinson | Dec 17, 2021 | News, Health, Community Notice, Public Notice, Family, Community, News Feed, Health Warning

If an alcoholic is unwilling to get help, what can you do about it? This can be a challenge. An alcoholic can’t be forced to get help except under certain circumstances, such as a traffic violation or arrest that results in court-ordered treatment or perhaps even a...

New Public Health Orders DEC 20th – JAN 31st

by lrobinson | Dec 17, 2021 | News, Health, Community Notice, Community, News Feed, Health Warning, Emergency Response

Daily new cases of COVID-19 have nearly doubled in the last week. To help keep people safe over the holidays, new provincial health officer orders are in effect as of December 20 until January 31. Orders include: Indoor personal gatherings are limited to your...

When To Get Tested for COVID-19

by lrobinson | Dec 14, 2021 | News, Health, FAQs, Community Notice, Public Notice, Community, News Feed, Health Warning

Wondering if you should get tested for COVID-19? Based on current evidence, some symptoms are more likely to be related to COVID-19 than others. Check out this resource to learn what symptoms require testing:...