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Covid-19
B.C. health care workers share important message about self-isolation
While self-isolation or a two-week quarantine may seem like an inconvenience to some, healthcare workers…
Vernon woman diagnosed with COVID-19 says she was refused test
Michelle Regnier hasn’t seen her family in three days. Her husband texts her outside of…
No, social media, there’s isn’t a cure for COVID-19, yet
You've probably seen it online by now, but no, neither hot yoga nor Norwegian spruce extract…
B.C. health officer encourages use of social media to ‘call out’ people breaking the rules
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said people should be "called out" for ignoring social…
Regional district shutting down playgrounds in Central Okanagan
Closed signs and, where feasible, fences are going up around all play structures at regional…
BREAKING: B.C. orders restaurants to close dining rooms; take-out allowed
The B.C. government has ordered the closure of all restaurants in the province and is…
iN VIDEO: Vernon singer uses stuff in his apartment to create social distancing music video
A Vernon musician and singer is keeping busy indoors, creating music using regular sounds from…
Vernon’s Upper Room Mission shutters temporarily
Citing financial stress, the Upper Room Mission is closing its doors, laying off all its…
Attention Costco shoppers: You won’t be able to return the mountain of toilet paper you bought
People who panic purchased large quantities of things like toilet paper from Costco are in…
Dr. Bonnie Henry very clear on closure of B.C. salons, grooming businesses: ‘This is not optional’
While everyone seems a little uncertain about what we should be doing or not doing…
B.C. Transit announces free fare for at least the next 30 days
B.C. Transit is dropping fares for buses in all of its service communities for the…
There’s no shortage of booze but B.C. Liquor Stores set to reduce hours
B.C. Liquor Stores have announced a reduction in store hours but stress recently seen empty…
City of Kamloops declares local state of emergency
The City of Kamloops has declared a state of local emergency. This declaration allows the…
Penticton company taking no chances after employee home from vacation tests positive for COVID-19
A Penticton business is taking no chances as it adds to its COVID-19 protocols after…
Grocery stores now looking for new employees to help keep the shelves stocked
While people stock up on food and household items to prepare for potential isolation or…
‘I’m not leaving my dog:’ Vernon couple in Mexico wait for flight home
Contrary to her friends back in Canada, Vernon resident Chris Balardo says she isn't stressed…
Ray of hope: Kamloops residents create rainbow project for isolated children
Residents in the Westsyde neighbourhood of Kamloops are creating a colourful way to stay connected…
iN VIDEO: Kelowna’s Orchard Park Mall eerily quiet
Stores are closed, parking lots are nearly empty and the halls are largely deserted at…
One Okanagan ski hill remains open despite COVID-19 protocols
A small community-based Okanagan ski resort continues to welcome skiers to its slopes as it…
Canadian Blood Services: donating blood ‘continues to be safe’ despite COVID-19
While everyone is rightfully concerned about stopping the spread of coronavirus, one essential service has…
Okanagan Spirits Distillery makes free hand sanitizer for the community
The Okanagan Spirits Distillery in Kelowna has decided to give back to the community in…
John Howard Society Okanagan urgently needs more staff
The John Howard Society Okanagan is urgently seeking additional staff for support workers and cleaning staff.…
UPDATE: 40 new COVID-19 cases in B.C.; 3 in Interior Health region
There are three more cases of COVID-19 within the Interior Health region, taking the total…
Here are the latest WestJet flights that included passengers with COVID-19
WestJet has expanded the list of flights on which passengers might have been in contact…