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Covid-19
Sun Peaks doctor who has COVID-19 also works in Kamloops
A Sun Peaks doctor who tested positive for COVID-19 also has his own practice in…
B.C. restaurants allowed to use unemployed servers to deliver liquor
In order to reinforce social distancing orders and help support workers in the restaurant industry,…
Confused about your responsibilities to stay home? Dr. Bonnie Henry clarifies
As you move about Kamloops or any Okanagan town or city, you might think it's…
McDonald’s closes restaurants amid coronavirus pandemic
McDonald's Canada is shutting down restaurants today. "As of March 22, we will no longer…
Loblaws, Save-On-Foods employees get wage boost amid coronavirus pandemic
Okanagan and Kamloops grocery store employees are earning an extra $2 an hour during the…
Last ski resort in the Okanagan shuts down
After remaining open longer than any other ski hill in the Okanagan, Baldy Mountain Resort…
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…
Make work project: Kelowna woman decides to renovate home in self-isolation
A Kelowna dental hygienist is keeping busy after she was unable to return to work…
COVID-19 case confirmed at Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks Mayor Al Raine wants people to take this pandemic seriously. The municipality sent…
Interior Health announces changes to protect seniors amid COVID-19 pandemic
Interior Health has announced it is making changes to long-term care and community programs to…
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…
Jigsaws and kites: Business is good for Okanagan toy stores
As the coronavirus causes many companies a dramatic downturn, those in the business of keeping…
Okanagan taxi company ‘very concerned’ for drivers during COVID-19 pandemic
An Okanagan taxi company operator is concerned about his drivers as they’re on the front…
UPDATED: 8 new Interior Health COVID-19 cases announced, spas, salons, ordered to close
All spas, salons and tattoo shops and other "personal service establishments" have been ordered to…
Drug wholesalers limiting supply to pharmacies to prevent hoarding
If you're trying to stock up on medications like it's toilet paper, you're out of…
Okanagan orchards and farms still short on labour after foreign workers allowed
The executive director of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association is relieved that foreign workers will…
COVID-19 impacts some Okanagan newspapers
Black Press Interior newspapers are now publishing only once a week due to the COVID-19…
Hotel Eldorado closes due to COVID-19 pandemic
Argus Properties is temporarily closing its historic Kelowna hotel. “We are temporarily closing the Hotel…
Air Canada suspends flights to Kamloops, Kelowna to prevent COVID-19 spread
Air Canada is suspending flights which service the Kelowna and Kamloops Airports to prevent the…
Kelowna baby store owners using video chat to meet with customers
A Kelowna baby store owner has created a unique way for parents to stay connected…
B.C. farmers’ markets hoping online deliveries will offset market closures during COVID-19
One win that we might have despite all of the closures due to COVID-19? Farm…
Why daycares are still open while the rest of B.C. is social distancing
While the rest of the province is practicing social distancing and self-isolation, young children enrolled…
Province says it’s ‘not business as usual’ but malls in Okanagan, Kamloops stay open
It seems to defy instructions given by the province and is in stark contrast with…
B.C. Provincial parks reduced to limited day use, camping closed until April 30
The B.C. camping season has been put on hold, at least for the next several…