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BC School Sports suspends spring season

In response to the current pandemic that has seen sports across the globe cancelled over the COVID-19 virus, B.C. School Sports (BCSS) announced Monday that the spring season of play has been suspended indefinitely. Prior to Tuesday’s announcement from the provincial government that shuttered B.C. schools until further notice, BCSS issued a notice to all coaches and athletic directors.…

B.C. declares state of emergency over COVID-19 to help maintain services

VANCOUVER — Solicitor General Mike Farnworth is declaring a state of emergency in British Columbia to allow the preservation of supply chains delivering groceries and other essential items. The move follows Tuesday’s declaration of a public health emergency in B.C. over COVID-19.…

Vancouver tech entrepreneur creates online tool to assist those most impacted by COVID-19

Website connects vulnerable members of community with volunteers

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, a local tech entrepreneur has launched an online tool to connect willing volunteers with vulnerable members of our community. The website, covidhelper.org, was created by Sam Chandola, founder of V2 Games and the startup development company Audacia Ventures.…

Need for blood donations goes on despite crisis

As people follow doctors’ orders to stay home, those who depend on donated blood — and public- health officials — are urging donors to keep giving. Caroline Lennox has a compromised immune system, making her more vulnerable to COVID-19.…

Pandemic ‘widespread’ in Vancouver as testing capacity fails needs: B.C. doctor

COVID-19 is here. “Test, test, test,” says WHO. Every household should self-isolate now: Family doc

The most critical public health measure needed to significantly control or kill off the deadly novel coronavirus in absence of a vaccine or sustained mass isolation is failing in B.C., says Dr. Linda Jando, a family physician on the frontline of the global pandemic in Downtown Vancouver. Tests for COVID-19 are backlogged in the thousands, says Jando based on information she obtained from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC).…

Alexander wraps season in 10th

WMSC grad enjoyed strong rookie season

Cameron Alexander was certainly feeling good when he started off his FIS World Cup alpine season, but even with it cut significantly short to halt the spread of COVID-19, he far exceeded his expectations. In nine overall starts, the 22-year-old Whistler Mountain Ski Club grad hit the top 30 to grab FIS points on four different occasions.…

COVID-19: PM announces Canada-US border closure, multi-billion dollar aid package

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says ‘extraordinary measures’ include extending tax deadlines, wage subsidies and income support, moratorium on student loan payments

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a multi-billion dollar economic stimulus package to help Canadians amid the COVID-19 pandemic – and the closure of the Canada-US border to all non-essential traffic. “We have agreed that both Canada and the United States will temporarily restrict all non-essential travel across the Canada-US border,” Trudeau announced, speaking from self-isolation outside his home in Ottawa Wednesday morning.…

Attendees at March 10 Pemberton council meeting exposed to COVID-19

Village taking pandemic in stride, while grocery store, medical clinic making changes to serve clients more safely

If you attended the March 10 Village of Pemberton (VOP) council meeting, you may have been exposed to COVID-19. Just before 11 a.m. on Monday, March 16, the VOP sent an email to notify anyone else at the meeting that they may have been exposed.…

Three different groups rescued from same icy section of West Vancouver trail

What goes up must come down. But sometimes that’s easier said than done, as three separate hiking groups discovered Saturday when they became stranded on an icy section of trail on Eagle Bluffs above Horseshoe Bay.…

Classes at B.C. schools suspended indefinitely: Horgan

School classes are being suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19, Premier John Horgan announced today. Horgan made the announcement at a news conference alongside Finance Minister Carole James and Education Minister Rob Fleming.…

B.C. Ferries passengers can stay in their vehicles on all decks

In response to customer demand during the COVID-19 outbreak, B.C. Ferries has announced that passengers have the option of isolating themselves in their vehicles on enclosed car decks as well as open decks. A rule banning passengers from remaining in vehicles on enclosed decks, to ensure they don’t become trapped in an emergency, has been temporarily waived as the result of collaboration between Transport Canada and the Canadian Ferry Association.…

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Whistler… from home

Whistler’s Irish bar hosts virtual event

Feeling blue because you can’t party in green this St. Patrick’s Day? Well, grab a pint of Guinness, don those shamrock glasses, and head to your computer because the Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub still wants you to celebrate March 17.…

Two visitors to Whistler test positive for COVID-19 upon return to Hong Kong

Two Hong Kong women who were on holiday in Whistler and Vancouver have tested positive for COVID-19, confirmed Hong Kong health authorities in a release. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) and Department of Health in Hong Kong announced March 16 it was investigating nine additional cases in the city, including two women, aged 41 and 42, who landed in Hong Kong via Vancouver on March 15.…

Homeless vulnerable to COVID-19 need help from governments: advocates

VANCOUVER — Homeless people staying in close quarters at shelters, tent cities and warming centres are especially at risk for COVID-19, says a community advocate who is working to ensure hand-washing stations and clean bathrooms are available in Vancouver. Chrissy Brett said social distancing to reduce the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus is difficult for people who are housed in crowded spaces and lining up in groups to use bathrooms and get food.…

Kelly found consistency at season’s end

Pemberton moguls skier claimed four consecutive top-10 finishes

On the hill, the past month or so had been the best of Brenden Kelly’s career. In four FIS World Cup competitions from Feb. 8 to March 7, the Pemberton moguls skier hit the top 10 a perfect four times.…