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February 28, 2021 - 9:22 AM Baldy Mountain Resort in Oliver has re-opened today, Feb. 28, following a one-day closure triggered by the death of one of its staff. On Feb. 26, at 4:43 p.m., Oliver RCMP received a report of a workplace incident up at the ski hill. Early findings indicated that an employee of the resort sustained serious injuries after becoming stuck beneath a Snowcat groomer. "Despite the efforts of other employees and emergency first aid attendants on the mount...

Travel Guidance Update Governor Phil Scott on Friday announced a welcomed update to the state’s travel quarantine policy. This change represents an important turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic.  Effective Tuesday, February 23rd, people who are fully vaccinated and at least 14 days out from their final vaccine dose can travel to and from Vermont without quarantine restrictions. In addition, a fully-vaccinated person who comes in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 will not b...

February 12, 2021 || Modifications and new sections are in red. RE:            Update 42 – New  Work Safe Additions to the Be Smart, Stay Safe Order As Vermont continues its work to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, reduce the spread of the virus, keep Vermonters working, and keep our children in school, our mitigation strategy is constantly evolving. To that end, the following is required of all Vermonters, visitors, and businesses per the Governor’s Executive Order: Critic...

Two men are dead following a tugboat incident in the Gardner Canal near Kemano. On February 11, at 1240 a.m. RCMP West Coast Marine were tasked by the joint Rescue Coordination Centre after an emergency beacon was received from a tugboat in the Canal. The RCMP West Coast Marine responded and found the first deceased man. The Canadian Coast Guard also assisted and found the second deceased man. One man was spotted by a private helicopter on the shore and taken to a local hospital. The tugboat in...

Operator Greetings and welcome to the Terex Corporations Fourth Quarter and Year End 2020 Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Randy Wilson, Director of Investor Relations for Terex Corporation. Thank you. Sir, you may begin. Randy Wilson -- Director, Investor Relations Good morning and welcome to the Terex fourth quarter and year-end 2020 earnings conference call. A copy of the press re...

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PHOTO: Marten Bjork The pandemic hit the hotel industry hard in 2020 as people cut back or entirely eliminated travel plans and huge profit generators like trade shows and conferences fizzled out. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) predicts that 56% of consumers will return to traveling this year, but expects business customers to hold off longer, leaving half of hotel rooms unfilled. Some hotels are taking proactive steps in response to lure customers back and bolster occupancy ...

Prince William Economic Development Department outlines 2020 achievements The Seal of Prince William County, Va. Prince William County’s Department of Economic Development announced a year of record achievement in 2020 with the completion of 40 projects, expected to add $2.4 billion in capital investment and 1,531 new jobs to the county. With 29 new business attractions, eight expansions of existing businesses, and three business retentions, 99% of the new jobs will be in a range of...

WorkSafe wont investigate Omakere farm fatality 21 Jan, 2021 01:58 AM Quick Read WorkSafe is still making inquiries in regards to the fatality near Waipukurau, but wont investigate the Omakere farm fatality. Photo / File WorkSafe is still making inquiries in regards to the fatality near Waipukurau, but wont investigate the Omakere farm fatality. Photo / File WorkSafe has confirmed that the Omakere farm fatality on Saturday does not fall under its jurisdiction. Havelock North man David Frederick...