Covid-19

Penticton Farmers’ Market reopens on Saturday
It’s official. The Penticton Farmers' Market will be back in business for the 2020 season…

Petition to allow more than 50 vehicles at B.C. drive-ins garners growing support
A petition appealing to the provincial government to axe a maximum of 50 vehicles at…

Kamloops retail outlets, restaurants temporarily allowed to expand outdoors
Some Kamloops restaurants and shops will be moving outdoors until the fall. Kamloops city council…

No new COVID-19 deaths in B.C.; 11 new cases
For the first time in a while, B.C. had no new COVID-19 deaths, provincial health…

Car clubs in Kamloops planning ‘moving car show’ for isolated Kamloops seniors
Hot rods and vintage cars will be on display throughout Kamloops next week as part…

50 vehicle rule nixes grad ceremonies at Starlight Drive-In
The graduating classes of at least four Okanagan and Shuswap high schools scheduled to have…

Cutting red tape: Vernon council OKs patios in parking spaces, expanded liquor licences
Downtown Vernon will soon have less parking and more patios following an unanimous vote by…

Transmission of COVID-19 among children low in B.C., Dr. Henry says as classes resume
In-class learning is going to be a lot different for students across B.C. next week,…

Ebus set to resume service in B.C. on June 4
Interior B.C. transit options are returning as COVID-19 restrictions lift and operators return to service.…

Private campgrounds getting ready for operating in a COVID-19 world
As British Columbia’s provincial parks make plans to open to the public on June 1,…

UPDATED: Looking for a mask in the Interior? We’ve got you covered
If you're looking to buy a mask, there are two things you need to know:…

No exceptions: all B.C. drive-ins limited to 50 vehicles
All drive-ins are expected to restrict the number of vehicles to 50, including Enderby’s Starlight…

Booze on the beach and legal graffiti? COVID-19 prompts Vernon council to think outside the box
The City of Vernon is looking into the possibility of allowing alcohol to be consumed…

Kamloops library offers take out book ordering
Kamloops residents can now order library books along with their take out food. In light…

Vernon school buses won’t run when class resumes next week
Vernon students who do decide to return to school next week will be doing so…