Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Approximately 60 per cent of all COVID-19 cases identified through PCR testing in the province are the Omicron variant BA.2, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Wednesday. However there is no evidence that it causes more severe outcomes, despite a higher transmission rate.

“There is no one solution that will solve hunger and inequitable globe, national and regional food systems. Rather, progress will require multi-pronged solutions that occur across various jurisdictions and scales.”

"It's exciting to be playing for live audiences again. Live streaming was a necessary tool and it provided access throughout the pandemic. There's no replacing the emotional exchange that occurs between artist and audience during a live performance."

Since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, we have all learned a great many things. We learned to bake bread, sew masks, use videoconferencing not only to get through our workday but also to maintain connections with friends and family.

“Just even the idea of blankets is a concern; imagine chicken wings, goopy sauce, wipe, wipe and then sharing it with the next person. You can’t wash an electric blanket, you can’t sanitize it,” she said.

The province is set to temporarily lift the fuel tax, which costs consumers 13-cents per litre at the pump.

“It seems like a short-term political calculation that could influence long-term governance decisions at the municipal level. It is cause for concern, and we worry that it may set a dangerous precedent."

“We encourage any pricing adjustments to be carefully held in balance with achieving the aims of better managing traffic congestion, while resisting the temptation to escalate fees based on the belief that visitors will continue to pay whatever price is charged."

“I know there is always going to be competition, but my concern is this isn’t really a competition that’s equal to everyone … we’ve all had a really, really difficult time and I just want the playing field to be level.”

“First and foremost, what we really want to do is rebuild year-round demand,” said Nancy DaDalt, director of visitor experience for BLLT