Covid-19

Okanagan Facebook group holds kindness contest for graduates
A Kelowna caremongering Facebook group and chef have teamed up to give a few lucky…

Dozens of homeless people staying in hotels in Kamloops and the Okanagan due to COVID-19
There are almost 200 people in Kamloops and the Okanagan who are being put up…

No channel floating this summer? It’s a race to figure out how to do it under pandemic protections
A leisurely float down the two of the Okanagan’s more popular tubing rivers is almost…

UBCO student assists KGH doctors during COVID-19 pandemic
A Kelowna UBCO medical student experienced the pandemic first-hand when she was called to drop…

Regional district adds COVID-19 coordinator to temporary worker’s campground in South Okanagan
To reduce the risk of the potential spread of COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional District of…

Spike in overdose deaths could be tied to changing drug supply chain
The COVID-19 pandemic may be impacting the illegal drug supply chain and contributing to a…

Kamloops, restaurants ponder pedestrian plaza to help with COVID-19 transition
If you’re missing patio season in Kamloops right now, the businesses with the patios are…

Kelowna Falcons cancel 2020 season amidst COVID-19 concerns
Elks Stadium will be quiet this summer as the Kelowna Falcons have cancelled the 2020…

Save your Mother’s Day hugs for the May long weekend
As the COVID-19 talk turns more and more to easing restrictions, Premier John Horgan said…

Vernon museum wants your pandemic stories for digital time capsule
The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives is putting together a digital time capsule and is…

RCMP issue warning about CERB text scam
Mounties are cautioning the public that COVID-19 scams are still surfacing in the Central Okanagan.…

iN VIDEO: Kamloops teachers host celebratory ‘reverse’ car parade for students
We've seen drive-throughs. We've seen social distancing car parades. Yesterday, Kamloops teachers decided to put…

Meadowlark Festival falls to COVID-19
Another popular Okanagan event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Meadowlark Nature…

Look for the COVID-safe sticker when you visit your favourite eatery after the May long weekend
Premier John Horgan has repeatedly pointed to B.C.’s restaurant association as a leader in showing…
No overnight camping in B.C. provincial parks until June with graduated reopening of facilities
B.C. Parks and recreational sites will start re-opening beginning May 14, but it will be…