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Covid-19
Low chance of exposure to public from Okanagan Correctional Centre COVID-19 case
Interior Health is following up with any individuals who had contact with an inmate at…
This might be the perfect time to adopt a pet, just remember it’s a long-term commitment, trainer says
Many of us are stuck at home right now and will be for at least…
Apex Trail at Knox Mountain Park now a one-way
Knox Mountain has gotten so busy during pandemic precautions, the City of Kelowna has had…
City of Penticton cuts 20 per cent of staff due to COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is resulting in more layoffs at the City of Penticton. The City…
B.C.’s health minister says it’s wrong for US to prevent 3M from sending N95 masks to Canada
The US order to prevent 3M from exporting its N95 masks to Canada is "wrong…
Rent was due this week, but landlords and tenants struggle to figure out how to handle it
A Kamloops woman has found herself in a tough spot. Her tenant, an international student…
‘White Heart’ project launched in North Okanagan to say thank you to health care workers
In an effort to find a way for the public to show their gratitude to…
Newspapers in Oliver and Osoyoos cease print editions
The COVID-19 pandemic has cost the print editions of two South Okanagan newspapers. The Oliver…
Why no one in B.C. will be penalized for violating safe-distancing recommendations
Every day health officials in B.C. and around the world are urging people to keep…
iN VIDEO: Lake Country coffee company spoofs ‘Planet Earth’ with hilarious video
A couple fights, runs out of wine, and desperately grasps for their mail in Lifestyles…
COVID-19 related campfire ban issued for Central Okanagan
Campfires are now prohibited throughout the Central Okanagan and will remain so until further notice…
B.C. doctors offering appointments via phone and video
B.C. residents can visit their family doctor virtually and have a consultation with their family…
Domestic violence hides in the shadow of pandemic: Elizabeth Fry Society
Michelle Novakowski worries the COVID-19 pandemic will play right into the hands of perpetrators of…
UPDATE: Only five stores remain open at Orchard Park Mall
Shopping malls in B.C. have not yet been ordered to close but they might as…
Okanagan farmer gets ‘hundreds’ of resumes, many from laid-off oil patch workers
A Lake Country farmer who put out job ads looking for temporary workers this season…
Sorrento resort The Maples closes permanently after pandemic closure
Susan Aylard and her family have been leasing The Maples Waterfront Resort and B&B in…
BREAKING: B.C. reports six more COVID-19 fatalities
Six more people have died as a result of COVID-19 in B.C within the last…
Okanagan winery adapts to COVID-19 ‘new realities’ with virtual wine tastings
Social distancing and crowd restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting the Okanagan’s…
Fitness centres latest businesses ordered to shut down in Interior Health region
Interior Health has officially ordered the closure of all fitness centres, gyms, yoga studios or…
West Kelowna, Kelowna Party Parades come to an end, following COVID-19 precautions
They were a bright light for a number of kids in an otherwise dark time,…
Why Okanagan orchardists may have to rely more on local labour this year
The lockdown at Byland Nurseries because of confirmed COVID-19 cases amongst temporary foreign workers is…
COVID-19 outbreak at Bylands in West Kelowna grows to 19 workers
Seven more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed among foreign workers employed by Bylands Garden…
BREAKING: Visits to B.C. emergency rooms down 50% in last three weeks
Visits to B.C. hospital emergency departments have dropped by 50 per cent over the last…
COVID-19 expected to negatively impact Kamloops real estate market throughout the year
The Kamloops and District Real Estate Association released their statistics for the month of March.…