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iN PHOTOS: Vernon woman bakes unique and amazing birthday cakes for children in isolation
While no one is thrilled to be stuck in isolation, the current social distancing orders…
B.C. dentists, physiotherapists will have to figure out social distancing to resume practice: IH
When pandemic restrictions are lifted, health care providers like dentists and physiotherapists will have to…
Some parts of Kelowna’s economy are still doing very well despite pandemic
While many Kelowna residents have lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, construction continues…
COVID-19 has significant impacts on Muslim holy month of Ramadan
If you find yourself eating out of isolation-related boredom, take a moment to consider those…
Majority of British Columbians feeling worried, survey says
Does COVID-19 have you worried? You’re not alone. A new Insights West poll conducted recently…
Number of people in hospital with COVID-19 in B.C. drops below 100
The number of B.C. residents in hospital being treated for COVID-19 has dropped below 100…
Dr. Bonnie Henry inspired shoes sold out fast
The Fluevog shoes inspired by B.C.'s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry have already sold…
Okanagan Spirits delivers 2,500 bottles of sanitizer to health care workers
After starting its Flatten the Curve initiative a month ago, Okanagan Spirits has distributed over 25,000…
Penticton food bank struggles to find volunteers; concerned about future
The food bank in Penticton is seeing the same amount of donations during the COVID-19…
Unexpected pandemic side effect: THC poisoning in dogs
A Kelowna animal hospital has seen an increase in the number of cases of THC…
Tooth Fairy given special pass to enter people’s homes: Premier John Horgan
In case you were worried that COVID-19 would put the Tooth Fairy out of commission,…
Ribfest in Kamloops cancelled and postponed in Penticton
It may be a summer of bad news for Okanagan rib lovers as COVID-19 concerns…
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan residents recreate famous paintings with household items
Being inside isn’t stopping Okanagan artists from recreating their favourite masterpieces. The Lake Country Art…
West Kelowna company leading the way as we turn into a Plexiglass world
If B.C. is going to re-open its retail sector as the COVID-19 lockdown eases, Plexiglass…
Kamloops getting its own medical health officer
Kamloops is finally getting its own medical health officer within Interior Health, after the position…
IHA and local municipalities work to keep COVID-19 away from the street-entrenched
One of the most overlooked populations is now in focus as citizens and officials ask:…
More men than women infected with COVID-19 in B.C. and globally
International statistics show a higher proportion of men are being hospitalized due to the effects…
Penticton assesses COVID-19 economic damage, offers some taxpayer relief
The City of Penticton sought to find ways to take some of the financial burden…
BREAKING: Kelowna sees first COVID-19 case in long-term care home
Kelowna now has its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a long-term care facility. Hawthorn…
Hunting, fishing considered essential services under B.C. COVID-19 rules
Now that the province has adding hunting and angling to the list of services that…
TRU launches app to help people navigate COVID-19 government assistance
Law students, faculty and staff at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops have created user-friendly apps…
Pandemic impacting at-risk youth in Kamloops in a big way
While the pandemic is forcing people to stay home, the new number of youth facing…
Penticton city council wants new transit service to Kelowna suspended
The COVID-19 pandemic is crushing local transit ridership, prompting Penticton city council to recommend suspension…
More summertime music, arts festivals cancelled in B.C.
If you were hoping to get your boogie on this summer, you’ll likely need to…