Omineca Regional Response

The Omineca Express will be featuring frontline workers every month during the virus pandemic. Know a frontline worker in Vanderhoof who you would like to see featured in the Omineca Express? Email the Editor at [email protected].

This is a reminder that most open burning activities have been prohibited throughout British Columbia since noon (Pacific time) on Thursday, April 16, 2020. The...se prohibitions apply to all public and private land within British Columbia, unless specified otherwise (e.g., in a local government bylaw). Although these prohibitions do not apply to campfires, anyone planning to spend time outdoors this weekend is urged to use caution with any activity that could potentially spark a wildfire. For more information about the current prohibitions, please review the following Information Bulletin: http://ow.ly/bSIB30qyGlj A poster explaining the different categories of open burning is available online: http://ow.ly/znny309kJv5 For the most up-to-date prohibition information, please visit the BC Wildfire Service Fire Bans and Restrictions page: http://ow.ly/HYYw30qyGlc

Have questions about COVID-19, or just want to find our more? Check out this event! On Wednesday, April 22, people living in the NH region can have their COVID...-19 questions answered by Northern MLAs Doug Donaldson and Mike Bernier, as well as NH’s Interim Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Raina Fumerton and CEO Cathy Ulrich. They’ll discuss COVID-19 in BC and answer questions through a virtual townhall presented by the Government of British Columbia. Watch it live on the Government of BC Facebook page on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:15-8:15 PM PDT. (https://www.facebook.com/BCProvincialGovernment/) Submit your questions in advance at: https://feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/997313?lang=en You can also submit questions via comment during the Facebook livestream. A YouTube livestream will also be available at https://www.youtube.com/user/ProvinceofBC for viewing only. Not living within the NH region? Find out when your COVID-19 Q&A Virtual Townhall is happening here: https://feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/997313?lang=en

Great to see the community support!

I now have the ability to do a virtual wellness check via video conferencing. Is there anyone who would be interested in participating in one? If so, please advise if you are interested via PM or email me at [email protected]