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Kamloops closes all City playgrounds
The City of Kamloops is closing all City-run play structures effective immediately. Bylaw Services will…
Vernon RCMP investigate report of shots fired
Vernon RCMP are investigating a report of shots fired on the weekend. RCMP say officers…
Hand sanitizer free to public at Okanagan Spirits
Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery will be distributing hand sanitizer to the public for free starting…
COVID-19 pandemic protections creating increased challenges to maintain sobriety
If the thought of self-isolation for 14 days or longer feels daunting, for people who…
How to talk to your anxious kids about COVID-19
Many parents are now home at work with children off from school, not only having…
Some Kamloops, Okanagan golf courses open and taking precautions against COVID-19
So far, it seems golfing is still an outdoor activity that affords proper social distance…
B.C. health care workers share important message about self-isolation
While self-isolation or a two-week quarantine may seem like an inconvenience to some, healthcare workers…
Suspect in custody following violent liquor store robbery in Kamloops
The suspect who robbed a Kamloops liquor store and slashed an employee yesterday is behind…
Dr. Bonnie Henry very clear on closure of B.C. salons, grooming businesses: ‘This is not optional’
While everyone seems a little uncertain about what we should be doing or not doing…
B.C. Transit announces free fare for at least the next 30 days
B.C. Transit is dropping fares for buses in all of its service communities for the…
City of Kamloops declares local state of emergency
The City of Kamloops has declared a state of local emergency. This declaration allows the…
Canadian Blood Services: donating blood ‘continues to be safe’ despite COVID-19
While everyone is rightfully concerned about stopping the spread of coronavirus, one essential service has…
Okanagan Spirits Distillery makes free hand sanitizer for the community
The Okanagan Spirits Distillery in Kelowna has decided to give back to the community in…
John Howard Society Okanagan urgently needs more staff
The John Howard Society Okanagan is urgently seeking additional staff for support workers and cleaning staff.…
Kamloops liquor store worker slashed with knife during robbery
An employee at a Kamloops liquor store was slashed with a knife during a robbery…
Kamloops arts centre referendum postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the referendum on the proposed $70 million performing…
This Kamloops food truck is planning to bring food to the neighbourhood
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cookshack Cravings food truck was booked solid with Kamloops events…
Costco implements buying limits, social distancing strategies in light of COVID-19 pandemic
Costco is taking action in an effort to limit the chaos witnessed in its warehouse…
Okanagan College cancels remaining in-person classes
Okanagan College has cancelled all remaining face-to-face classes while it completes the move to online…
iN VIDEO: These women express their love and support for Dr. Bonnie Henry in song
B.C.'s medical health officer is becoming a bit of a media star with her daily…
Kelowna RCMP seizes illicit drugs, firearms, stolen items from Rutland residence
Kelowna Mounties raided a local drug house earlier this week, turning up drugs, guns —…
Alberta man faces charges after armed standoff with RCMP near Barriere
A 34-year-old Alberta man remains in custody following an armed standoff with RCMP in a…
iN VIDEO: Aquarium closes its doors, penguins go exploring
With wide-spread closures due to COVID-19 over the past week, many of our previously busy…
Facebook group connects people in lockdown through art, humour and positivity
In the midst of COVID-19 pandemic pandemonium, this Victoria-based Facebook group is putting the "social"…