10 weeks or 12? Expert says slight difference in AZ dosing interval likely negligible
Health Canada says the gap between shots can stretch 4 to 12 weeksThe Canadian Press / May 26, 2021
Month: May 2021
Land purchased in Cranbrook for regional youth mental health and wellness facility
A Foundry East Kootenay facility is expected to beegin construction in the summer, completed by early 2022Trevor Crawley / May 26, 2021
Survey shows 52% of Canadians feel anxious about return to ‘normal’ after COVID-19
The findings come as vaccines that protect against COVID-19 go into the arms of more CanadiansThe Canadian Press / May 26, 2021
Statistics Canada report says pandemic job losses hit women harder than men
The analysis points to a high proportion of women working at small firms in service industriesThe Canadian Press / May 26, 2021
New craft brewery bubbles up in Creston
“We just want to bring something unique, vibrant, and cool to our old hometown.”Kelsey Yates / May 26, 2021
West Kootenay Mounties investigating four suspected cases of drug-impaired driving
The alleged incidents spanned 48-hours over the May long weekend in Grand Forks, B.C.Laurie Tritschler / May 26, 2021
Nelson vigil commemorates anniversary of George Floyd’s death
The vigil was visited by people throughout the day to comply with COVID-19 regulationsBill Metcalfe / May 26, 2021
VIDEO: Wednesday Roundup
Bill and Tyler are joined by Darren DavidsonNelson Star Staff / May 26, 2021
Kootenay Rotary clubs donate $50,000 to JoeAnna’s House at Kelowna General Hospital
JoeAnna’s House provides 20 guest bedrooms for out of town familiesCarolyn Grant / May 26, 2021
Fracking likely to create stronger, more common earthquakes in B.C: study
More damaging earthquakes can be expected more often as fracking oil and gas wells increase pressure underground, says new researchThe Canadian Press / May 26, 2021
B.C. ombudsperson urges caution if governments adopt COVID-19 vaccine passports
Governments must offer clear legislation or policy directions about how vaccine certifications are used, Jay Chalke urgesThe Canadian Press / May 26, 2021
Half of all Canadians have had 1 COVID-19 shot; full reopening still months off
20 million people have had a shot, close to two-thirds of those aged 12 and olderThe Canadian Press / May 26, 2021
Wayne Gretzky going into hockey broadcasting with Turner Sports
The NHL’s all-time leading scorer signed a multi-year deal to become a studio analyst with American-based Turner Sports on WednesdayThe Canadian Press / May 26, 2021
‘A man-made miracle’: Indoor faith services set to return as part of B.C.’s restart plan
Rabbi Dan Moskovitz says science and everyday citizens following health guidelines are to thank for the return of in-person gatheringsSarah Grochowski / May 26, 2021
Old-growth logging protest attracts crowd at B.C. Forest Minister’s Castlegar office
March was in solidarity with the Fairy Creek blockade on Vancouver islandBetsy Kline / May 26, 2021
Knowing diabetes risk years ahead could mean targeted prevention, lower costs: study
The data can help develop targeted population-wide strategies to reduce disease prevalence among high-risk groupsThe Canadian Press / May 26, 2021
LETTER: Enforce motorcycle noise bylaw in Nelson
From reader Tina ShieldsWire Service / May 26, 2021
Return to offices up next in B.C.’s COVID-19 restart plan
Tourism businesses can start to take bookings againTom Fletcher / May 26, 2021
Kelowna high school students killed in single-vehicle crash
The three occupants who died in the car crash were Grade 12 students at Kelowna Secondary SchoolMonique Tamminga / May 26, 2021
When Cold Is Hot
Cold water swimming is therapy and exerciseWire Service / May 26, 2021