Covid-19

IPE 2020 cancelled due to pandemic
For only the second time in more than 120 years, the Interior Provincial Exhibition and…

Speed still kills: Police in B.C. targeting lead-footed drivers during pandemic
Although there is more free space on the roadways in B.C. due to the impacts…

In midst of pandemic majority of B.C. residents say ‘I’m fine’ when they are not: CMHA survey
After more than six weeks into the novel coronavirus pandemic and physical distancing measures, almost…

Denny’s is offering Canadian health care workers a free Grand Slam
Another business is stepping up to show its appreciation to health care workers during the…
Regular fare collection to resume on BC Transit, enhanced safety measures
BC Transit will have safety measures in place by next month, allowing provincial transit systems…

Air Canada to check passenger temperatures and offer care kits on all flights
Air Canada is implementing a series of new safety protocols aimed at clearing the way…

Vernon sandwich shop offers free meals for seniors amid pandemic
After hearing the stories of seniors surviving on one meal a day during the pandemic,…

Virtual town hall to be held with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and South Okanagan MP
South Okanagan-West Kootenay MP Richard Cannings and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh are answering general public…

Elderly Kamloops couple pays it forward after stranger picks up grocery tab
An embarrassing credit card mix-up has led to a chain reaction of good deeds for…

B.C. restaurant owner feeding truckers ‘scared’ for increase of summer traffic
The owner of a popular restaurant catering to truck drivers is concerned about what the…

Enderby Starlight Drive-In sells out entire opening week
Enderby's famous drive-in theatre has completely sold out of tickets for its opening week. Starlight…

UPDATED: B.C. COVID-19 cases reported from Alberta oilsands camp outbreak
There have been 26 new COVID-19 cases in B.C., according to the latest update from…

Armstrong MetalFest cancelled due to pandemic
Armstrong MetalFest has been cancelled for this year based on recommendations from the provincial health…

Bliss Bakery re-opens in Okanagan with physical distancing measures
After 15 years in business, an Okanagan bakery will have to celebrate its anniversary a…

Okanagan florists busy during pandemic, some busier than ever
While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought hard times onto some local businesses, Okanagan flower shops…