Coronavirus

Could isolation from coronavirus inspire a new baby boom? History suggests… maybe
We're all being encouraged to stay home to avoid spreading the novel coronavirus and there's…

Kamloops, Kelowna nightclubs adjust to ban on gatherings of 250 people
The B.C. government has imposed a ban on public gatherings of 250 or more people…

Of course you should wash your hands, but don’t forget your phone
By now, if you're taking COVID-19 precautions seriously, you are aware of the need to…

International advisories and warnings creating tough decisions for travellers
A Kamloops woman and her family have been left with thwarted travel plans for a…

BCHL suspends playoffs due to COVID-19 pandemic
The B.C. Hockey League has suspended this season's playoff games in a response to the…

Here’s why people are fighting over the last pack of toilet paper
If you’re perplexed by the panic-buying of toilet paper — which offers no conceivable advantage…

National Nordic ski championship planned for Vernon cancelled over coronavirus
A national Nordic ski event planned for Sovereign Lake near Vernon at the end of…

Over half of B.C. residents concerned about COVID-19 and taking precautions: survey
Concerns about the spread of COVID-19 are on the rise in B.C. with a recent…

Kelowna Fan Experience postponed due to COVID-19 concerns
One of the city's most well-loved events is being postponed due to concerns about the…

Thompson Okanagan Bulk Barns suspend refillable container program due to coronavirus
Bulk Barns across Canada have suspended their popular refillable container program due to a deadly…

Toilet paper frenzy: Kelowna residents clear out store shelves over coronavirus concerns
It was pandemonium in Kelowna’s Costco yesterday, as residents huddled around the toilet paper aisle.…

Penticton Tourism braces for COVID-19 impacts
Travel Penticton is getting ready for the negative impacts expected as the COVID-19 virus continues…

European spring break trips cancelled by Kamloops school district due to COVID-19
As a precautionary measure, the Kamloops-Thompson School District has cancelled spring break group tours to…

UBC takes precautions against COVID-19 for students studying abroad
In the wake of the coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak, the University of British Columbia campuses…

Coronavirus could be influencing Interior Health flu season stats
The COVID-19 novel coronavirus is capturing headlines both locally and around the world and knowledge…