B.C. reported 625 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. and eight more deaths on Wednesday.
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Posted: Jan 06, 2021 5:00 AM PT | Last Updated: January 7
People are pictured during high winds on the White Rock Pier in White Rock, British Columbia on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. (Ben Nelms/CBC) comments
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VANCOUVER More than two dozen additional COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at Big White Ski Resort, where a community cluster is under close watch. Interior Health gave an update Tuesday on the spread of the disease at the resort, saying 25 more people have tested positive, bringing the total number of cases to 136. Of those, 88 reside on Big White Mountain. Twenty-seven cases are active and 109 people have recovered. The risk remains low for families and individuals visiting Big White Mountain who follow public health guidance, the health authority said in its statement. In other words, it is safe to go to Big White when you stick to your immediate household bubble and avoid socializing and gathering.
Image Credit: BigWhite.com January 02, 2021 - 7:30 AM Big White has big plans for the future, including a massive expansion of housing, ski lifts, ski terrain and other all-season offerings including ziplines, winter “glamping” opportunities and an alpine coaster. Over the next 60 years, the ski resort eventually wants to develop up to 37 lifts, 329 ski trails, massively increase the hectares of ski terrain available and bring the maximum number of bed units up to 20,000, in addition to doubling the size of recreational offerings to turn the resort into an all-season destination over the next 60 years. It also anticipates a zip line, 18-hole golf course, an alpine coaster, an adventure park, water park, RV park, theatre, an indoor ice skating rink, winter camping options, a conference and health centre and other wellness facilities.