Covid-19

Kamloops, Okanagan RV companies see increase in sales as residents itch to get outdoors
As COVID-19 restrictions have eased in B.C., Kamloops and Okanagan RV companies are reporting an…

New COVID-19 case recorded in Interior Health region
The Interior Health region recorded one of the 13 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. in…

Dr. Henry wants visitors to adapt B.C.’s ‘travel manners’
With visitors rushing into and around B.C. now that advisories against non-essential travel have been…

‘Recovered’ from COVID-19 doesn’t always mean healthy
While there are 2,603 people in B.C. who are listed as being fully recovered from…

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…

Passengers now required to wear masks at Kelowna’s airport
Starting Friday, July 3, travellers at Kelowna International Airport will be required to wear a…
Kamloops assisted-living residents going stir crazy amid pandemic
Gordon Gore has not stepped outside of The Hamlets, an assisted living and care facility,…

B.C. will look at mandating masks if COVID-19 transmission rates surge, says province’s top doctor
B.C. isn’t planning to mandate mask-wearing at this time but it's not a fixed position,…

We asked, you answered: How would you feel if wearing a mask was mandated in B.C.?
B.C.’s top doctor may not be planning to mandate mask wearing at this time, but…

Kelowna restaurants adapt to the new normal as they move to patio service on this downtown street
Cool, rainy weather hasn't dampened the enthusiasm for changes to Bernard Avenue, which is being…

Long term care homes in B.C. being opened up for visitors on a limited basis
The opening up of long term care homes to visitors in B.C. will be done…

Dr. Bonnie Henry takes over Olivia Munn’s social media and the internet gets a little kinder, calmer, safer
Actress Olivia Munn has handed over the keys to her social media to B.C.'s top…

Kids have more room to splash into Okanagan lakes with Wibit this summer
Jumping and sliding into Okanagan lakes will be done with safe distancing this summer at…

Vernon’s Allan Brooks Nature Centre to reopen on 20th anniversary
Three months later than usual, the Allan Brooks Nature Centre is reopening its doors on…

B.C.’s health minister not happy feds allowed Canadian airlines to relax physical distancing
Air travel is becoming a rising cause of concern, B.C.’s health minister said today, noting…