Covid-19

No new COVID-19 deaths in B.C.; travel still not recommended
B.C. is doing well keeping COVID-19 transmission rates low but the province's top doctor reminded…

Thompson-Okanagan tourism numbers starting to climb again after devastating drop in April
When B.C. put COVID-19 restrictions in place on March 18, overnight visits to the Thompson-Okanagan…

Kamloops Pride march cancelled, events moving online
There will be no colourful outpouring of LGBTQ2S+ pride on Kamloops streets this year. Kamloops…

Protesters march in Kelowna against 5G, the government and vaccines
Around 90 protestors carried signs in Kelowna’s downtown Saturday, with messages like “No 5G, no…

Seniors advocates are pushing for permission to visit loved ones in long term care homes
More than two months of having long term care residents isolated from their families is…

Kelowna YMCA centres reopening with social distancing measures
The YMCA locations in Kelowna is reopening its health and fitness centres this month. The…

Tattoo shops reopening amidst pandemic with new safety protocols
The tattoo industry has long had stringent sanitation protocols in place so the biggest adjustment…

B.C. down to one new COVID-19 case
There was only one new case of COVID-19 in all of B.C. in the last…

Dr. Bonnie Henry recognized by the New York Times for her work during pandemic
B.C. residents aren't the only ones praising the Provincial Health Officer for her efforts during…

Despite reopening, unemployment rate in B.C. is still going up
Despite the fact that 43,000 new jobs were started in B.C. during one targeted week…

The highs and lows of connecting through video conferencing for Kelowna non profits
Diane Entwistle really doesn’t do 435 Zoom calls every day — it only feels that…

Why the pandemic lifted boat sales in the B.C. Interior
First, it was toilet paper, then flour and yeast, with bicycle and toy stores also…

Kelowna chiropractor sees uptick in work-from-home related injuries
A Kelowna chiropractor says he is seeing more cases of aches and pains related to…

B.C. doing so well after easing COVID-19 restrictions that more things may open up soon
COVID-19 has not reared its ugly head despite the softening of lockdown restrictions in B.C.,…

‘He’s an unsung hero’: Lost wallet containing $7K cash handed in
An Enderby business owner says her faith in humanity has been restored after she lost…