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Covid-19
Coquitlam woman criminally charged after coughing on grocery clerk
One woman may be the first person in B.C. to have been charged with assault…
North Okanagan regional district launches Create and Isolate website
A new website has been launched allowing people to connect with arts, culture and heritage…
Need booze? Liquor store hours extended in B.C.
The province has temporarily extended the hours at liquor stores in British Columbia to provide…
More portable toilets being installed in B.C. for truckers to use
The province will be funding the installation of portable toilets at several commercial vehicle pull-outs,…
Following fight-filled event Kelowna distillery plans next Sanitizer Saturday and Sunday
After a fistfight put an early end to the first Sanitizer Saturday and Sunday, Kelowna's…
Ready for some post COVID-19 hugging? Survey says…
There may be a lot more PDAs in the months ahead as life eventually gets…
Warnings and tickets issued in North Okanagan over long weekend as campers ignore closures
Not everyone got the message that social distancing under a global pandemic would continue over…
Friendly Composting will pick up your organic waste in Kamloops, and you can’t beet that
When you’re stuck indoors longterm, a build up of smelly compost in your home is…
Thinking outside the box: Okanagan Stay at Home Gala fundraiser to go national
If you can't hold a fundraising gala live and in person, you are forced to…
Last three open Subway restaurants in Kamloops closing to protect staff
If you’re a fan of Subway restaurants, and you live in Kamloops, it’s time to…
Kamloops construction crews to lead tribute parade for health care workers
Kamloops construction crews and highway maintenance workers will be saluting health care professionals tomorrow. The…
Open burning ban extended for Kamloops and Okanagan
Open burning ban has been continued for in high smoke sensitivity areas of British Columbia including…
Three more COVID-19 cases at West Kelowna nursery
Three more people have tested positive for COVID-19 at West Kelowna’s Bylands Nursery, raising the…
Mexican farm workers destined for Okanagan begin landing in Vancouver tomorrow
A charter plane with about 150 Mexican farm workers will land at Vancouver International Airport…
UBCO professor wants to know how COVID-19 has changed travel
Whether it’s running errands, going on a road trip or cancelling the trip of a…
ZipZone in Peachland to open with COVID-19 safety measures
Need to shake off the cabin fever from COVID-19 isolation? This weekend, you’ll be able…
COVID-19 has hit Okanagan home inspectors hard but people are still buying and selling
It’s taking some time for COVID-19 to work its way into the Okanagan real estate…
Kelowna and Kamloops golf courses open with pandemic precautions in place
At least four Okanagan golf courses are opening this week with more coming in the…
Okanagan Sikh community offers prayers for healthcare workers in lieu of Vaisakhi celebrations
Vaisakhi parades have been cancelled across the Thompson Okanagan region due to COVID-19, but that…
Wondering what to do? Stop these pesky plants from invading your yard
People been stuck at home for a while now, and may be running out of…
More black bear hunters in the Interior during COVID-19 pandemic
Nick Kozub is an avid hunter with a freezer full of bear meat. “I practice…
8 ways to keep your dog in shape during the pandemic
If staying inside during the COVID-19 crisis is giving you cabin fever, your dog may…
Okanagan mayors lament weekend spike in visitors
An influx of visitors was noticeable in several Okanagan and Similkameen tourist towns over the…
Kamloops initiatives to support small business during COVID-19 to be mirrored in the Okanagan
Kamloops is leading the way for other municipalities across the province when it comes to…