Covid-19

Leo’s Videos closes after 16 years in Kelowna, this time for good
After almost closing and making a miraculous comeback early this year, Leo's Videos in Kelowna…

Plans to reopen B.C. economy in light of COVID-19 to be revealed next week: Horgan
B.C. has deliberately not laid out its plans to reopen the economy out of fear…

RibFest Kelowna postponed until summer 2021
Fans of RibFest Kelowna can uncross their fingers, and stop holding their breath. The Rotary…
Kamloops society pushing for $70 million performing arts centre says plans are off ‘indefinitely’
The society pushing for the Performing Arts Centre in Kamloops is putting their mission on…

Lack of tourism dollars means Vernon visitor centre will remain closed
The Vernon Visitor Information Centre will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to cost-cutting…

Starbucks plans to reopen as many stores as possible by end of May
By the end of May, you may be enjoying a latte in your local Starbucks…

‘Into the unknown’: Vernon teacher pens a song about COVID-19 life
Parents may be feeling at their wit's end trying to balance their children’s education with…
More brick and mortar retailers will start reopening, once people feel safe to go inside
Unlike other provinces, B.C. did not order retail stores to shut down – only businesses…

Crime is down dramatically in Kelowna due to COVID-19
With more people working at home or in the house because they’ve lost their jobs…

Kamloops photographers link up for by-donation grad photoshoots to benefit B.C. Wildlife Park
It was difficult for Angela Busenius to see her daughter disappointed about missing her high…

Princesses provide birthday shows for kids, donating proceeds to Kamloops hospital
With physical distancing measures still in place, some local businesses have adapted to provide a…

Kamloops Mayor forms task force to come up with post-pandemic economic plan
Kamloops's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will be a slow and cautious one, according…

B.C. has seen fewer post COVID-19 complications than other regions
Post COVID-19 complications have become a growing concern within countries that have been dealing with…
Another COVID-19 death within Interior Health, 55 new cases in B.C.
“What you do does, and will continue to make a difference in the days and…

‘Give yourself a break’: Message to B.C. parents with school-aged children at home
B.C.’s decision not to close schools and do some lessons online in response to COVID-19…