Covid-19

City to look at increasing patio space for Penticton restaurants
The City of Penticton is looking at ways to make it easier for restaurants to…

COVID-19 may be changing crime patterns in Penticton
There were some changes to Penticton crime patterns in the first three months of 2020…

West Kelowna’s Music in the Park cancelled
The City of West Kelowna has cancelled its 2020 Music in the Park series in…

B.C.’s top doctor offers condolences to family of Snowbird member killed in plane crash
B.C.’s health officer and health minister are offering their condolences to the family of Snowbird…

Okanagan musician/city councillor raises more than $3,000 for food banks
An Okanagan city councillor/musician has raised more than $3,000 for Canadian food banks by live-streaming…

Okanagan couple return home after assisting Italian hospital in battle against COVID-19
An Okanagan couple is back home after fighting COVID-19 in Italy. Kelowna resident Ian Larrett…

Mom of Okanagan high school student organizes walk to support graduates
A Peachland mom just wants her daughter to have a way to celebrate her graduation.…

B.C. Wildfire adds pair of upgraded air tankers, based out of Kamloops, for this fire fighting season
The B.C. Wildfire Service has new weapons in its arsenal to attack fires from the…

Enderby Starlight Drive-In has physical-distancing success so far
The Starlight Drive-In is moving forward with its operations after having a successful few weeks…

Temporary food stations operating in Kelowna for homeless during pandemic
Those living rough on the streets of Kelowna are finding it easier to eat and…

Central Okanagan school district may ‘break even’ with costs and savings during pandemic
The Central Okanagan school district anticipates it will "break even" after accruing costs related to…

Kamloops sisters launch photo contest fundraiser for B.C. Wildlife Park
Two sisters from Kamloops are taking matters into their own hands to keep the animals…

No camping? Some rustic resorts are packing guests in this weekend
One of the sectors hit hardest by COVID-19 has been hospitality with many hotels closing…

Furniture fortresses and online museums: Stay close to home and keep busy for Victoria Day long weekend
With provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry urging British Columbians to stick close to home…

Snowbirds flying over Shuswap, Kamloops today
Look to the sky this afternoon as the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be flying over…