Caitlin Thompson

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With no sustained hot weather in the near forecast the local flooding risk has remained low so far this spring (photo submitted)

“Little concern” for flooding in the immediate future says B.C. River Forecast Centre

No sustained hot weather in the forecast means current flood risk is low

With no sustained hot weather in the near forecast the local flooding risk has remained low so far this spring (photo submitted)
Christine Mack works as a care aide in Kamloops. (Photo submitted)

COVID-19: Front line workers remind us we all play a part in keeping virus at bay

Long-term care facility nurse Christine Mack says the virus would be "devastating" for her patients

Christine Mack works as a care aide in Kamloops. (Photo submitted)
Bella Coola Hospital staff wearing their t-shirts (Lorrein Gurr photo)

COVID-19: Local retailer provides shirts for frontline workers

Kopas Store received 24 "Bella Coola Strong" t-shirts for distribution to frontline workers

Bella Coola Hospital staff wearing their t-shirts (Lorrein Gurr photo)
As of April 14 Pacific Coastal's daily flight to Vancouver will be put on hold until May 31 (photo submitted)

Pacific Coastal extends suspension of operations until June 1

The airline will resume on June 1, if possible, with a modified schedule.

As of April 14 Pacific Coastal's daily flight to Vancouver will be put on hold until May 31 (photo submitted)
Tom Wilson working the checkpoint. There has been a significant decrease in traffic but it is still staffed 24 hours a day (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Traffic slows at information checkpoint; staff still on duty 24/7

Traffic mostly local residents and essential services

Tom Wilson working the checkpoint. There has been a significant decrease in traffic but it is still staffed 24 hours a day (Caitlin Thompson photo)
Nurse Christine Mack, who works in a Kamloops long-term care facility, says that the effect that COVID-19 could have on her patients would be devastating (photo submitted)

COVID-19: Front line workers remind us we all play a part in keeping virus at bay

Long-term care facility nurse Christine Mack says the virus would be "devastating" for her patients

Nurse Christine Mack, who works in a Kamloops long-term care facility, says that the effect that COVID-19 could have on her patients would be devastating (photo submitted)
The MV Nimpkish will continue its Central Coast run until May 2020 (BC Ferries photo)

Northern Sea Wolf service suspended for 2020; Nimpkish to serve route

The decision to suspend the route comes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

The MV Nimpkish will continue its Central Coast run until May 2020 (BC Ferries photo)
The Northern Sea Wolf, introduced just last year, will not be making the summer run this year unless the situation changes (Michael Wigle photo)

Northern Sea Wolf service suspended for 2020; Nimpkish to serve route

The decision to suspend the route comes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Northern Sea Wolf, introduced just last year, will not be making the summer run this year unless the situation changes (Michael Wigle photo)
#ExploreBC.....Later has been endorsed by our local tourism association (file photo)

Tourism asks visitors to stay away; stopped all promotions in March

Until conditions change, BCVT's only message is "Explore BC...Later"

#ExploreBC.....Later has been endorsed by our local tourism association (file photo)
Roger Harris checks a vehicle while hereditary chiefs stand in support (Caitlin Thompson photo)

Bella Coola Valley community working to address COVID-19 threat

Road closures not supported by province

Roger Harris checks a vehicle while hereditary chiefs stand in support (Caitlin Thompson photo)
Bella Coola Heli Sports has reported that no one in their operation has reported COVID-19 symptoms or cases (file submitted)

Bella Coola Heli Sports closed, says no confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in their operation

The company has committed to informing the community if a case is reported

Bella Coola Heli Sports has reported that no one in their operation has reported COVID-19 symptoms or cases (file submitted)
Roger Harris and Keith Windsor, working at the Information Checkpoint, with hereditary chief Peter Siwallace on Highway 20 at the bottom of the Hill (Caitlin Thompson photo)

COVID-19: Community working to address threat; road closures not supported by province

MLA Jennifer Rice says people should be staying home and non-essential travel is not acceptable

Roger Harris and Keith Windsor, working at the Information Checkpoint, with hereditary chief Peter Siwallace on Highway 20 at the bottom of the Hill (Caitlin Thompson photo)
The Bella Coola RCMP is closing front door access but will be available by phone at 250 799 5363 (file photo)

COVID-19: Bella Coola RCMP close detachment front door access

The public is being asked to call 250 799 5363 for assistance

The Bella Coola RCMP is closing front door access but will be available by phone at 250 799 5363 (file photo)
Schools within the Central Coast will be in session as of March 30, how that will look is still under development as there will be no in-class instruction (file photo)

Local schools looking for solutions as alternatives to in-class instruction

There will be no in-class instruction

Schools within the Central Coast will be in session as of March 30, how that will look is still under development as there will be no in-class instruction (file photo)
Discussions on how to enforce non-essential travel into Bella Coola are now underway (file photo

Nuxalk Nation, CCRD declare local state of emergency in response to COVID-19

The aim is to restrict all non-essential travel into the community

Discussions on how to enforce non-essential travel into Bella Coola are now underway (file photo
Discussions on how to enforce non-essential travel into Bella Coola are now underway (file photo)

Nuxalk Nation, Central Coast Regional District declare local state of emergency in response to COVID-19

The aim is to restrict all non-essential travel into the community

Discussions on how to enforce non-essential travel into Bella Coola are now underway (file photo)
Wash your hands. Stay home if you are ill. Self-isolate if you are returning from travel. We all need to do our part to stop the spread (file photo)

Community leaders urge residents to follow COVID-19 protocols

How to shut down Highway 20 to non-residents is being discussed

Wash your hands. Stay home if you are ill. Self-isolate if you are returning from travel. We all need to do our part to stop the spread (file photo)
As of March 24 Pacific Coastal's daily flight to Vancouver will be put on hold until May 3 (photo submitted)

Pacific Coastal suspends operations due to COVID-19

The airline is suspending its operations until May 3

As of March 24 Pacific Coastal's daily flight to Vancouver will be put on hold until May 3 (photo submitted)
Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam speaks during a press conference on COVID-19 at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, on Monday, March 16, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

COVID-19 leads to widespread shutdowns across the country; travelers urged to return home

There has not been a case reported in the Valley yet

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam speaks during a press conference on COVID-19 at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, on Monday, March 16, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
In this illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This virus was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. The new coronavirus outbreak is affecting Canadians' March break travel plans. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-CDC via AP, File

Local emergency management keeping up-to-date on COVID-19

According to Vancouver Coastal Health the risk to Canadians remains low

In this illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This virus was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. The new coronavirus outbreak is affecting Canadians' March break travel plans. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-CDC via AP, File