iN VIDEO: Kelowna coffee shop creates own version of ‘I will survive,’ encourages physical distancing

A Kelowna coffee shop has created their own version of "I will survive" by Gloria Gaynor in order to promote business and encourage physical distancing.

Giobean Espresso posted the video on YouTube May 8, and since then, has gathered more than 7,000 views.

"It's a crucial time, and what is asked of us, is to keep that social distance, it really is a must," according to the lyrics.

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Carli Berry has been telling stories in the Okanagan for the past three years and after finding her footing in the newspaper industry, joined the Infonews team in January 2020. Recipient of the 2019 MA Murray award for feature writing, Carli is passionate about stories that involve housing, business and the environment. Born on Vancouver Island, she is happy to say Okanagan Lake reminds, her slightly, of the ocean. Carli can be reached at (250) 864-7494 or email cberry@infonews.ca.