The Week That Was – June 14 – 19, 2021
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Jun 19, 2021 | 5:23 AM
Vern Strecheniuk
Every weekend Q101 publishes the ‘Week That Was’ highlighting some of the most interesting news stories of the week.
This week Merritt was talking about a crash on the connector, a move to stage-2 of the restart plan, and ALS fundraising walk, and an update from the Kamloops Chief.
Late-night crash on connector claims life
The BC RCMP has confirmed that a late-night crash on the connector, Highway 97C, has claimed the life of one driver.
BC moves to stage 2 of COVID-19 restart plan
Beginning on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, British Columbia will take the next step in safely bringing people back together, transitioning into Step 2 of BC’s Restart plan, including lifting restrictions on travel within B.C.
ALS fundraising walk set for Saturday
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease, or motor neuron disease) is a disease that gradually paralyzes people because the brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles of the body that we are typically able to move at will. Over time, as the muscles of the body break down, someone living with ALS will lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, swallow, and eventually breathe.
Tk’emlups chief thanks supporters, calls for slowdown of events near former residential school amid COVID concerns
The chief of the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc says the nation is grateful for those who have visited the local community to pay their respects, but it’s time for those gatherings and events to slow down.
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