Covid-19

Warnings and tickets issued in North Okanagan over long weekend as campers ignore closures
Not everyone got the message that social distancing under a global pandemic would continue over…

Thinking outside the box: Okanagan Stay at Home Gala fundraiser to go national
If you can't hold a fundraising gala live and in person, you are forced to…

Kamloops construction crews to lead tribute parade for health care workers
Kamloops construction crews and highway maintenance workers will be saluting health care professionals tomorrow. The…

Last three open Subway restaurants in Kamloops closing to protect staff
If you’re a fan of Subway restaurants, and you live in Kamloops, it’s time to…

Three more COVID-19 cases at West Kelowna nursery
Three more people have tested positive for COVID-19 at West Kelowna’s Bylands Nursery, raising the…

Open burning ban extended for Kamloops and Okanagan
Open burning ban has been continued for in high smoke sensitivity areas of British Columbia including…

Mexican farm workers destined for Okanagan begin landing in Vancouver tomorrow
A charter plane with about 150 Mexican farm workers will land at Vancouver International Airport…

UBCO professor wants to know how COVID-19 has changed travel
Whether it’s running errands, going on a road trip or cancelling the trip of a…

ZipZone in Peachland to open with COVID-19 safety measures
Need to shake off the cabin fever from COVID-19 isolation? This weekend, you’ll be able…

Wondering what to do? Stop these pesky plants from invading your yard
People been stuck at home for a while now, and may be running out of…

Provincial health officer tells people to stay home on long weekend
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is reminding people to stay home during this long…

Shambhala Music Festival given ‘green light’ to proceed with planning
Shambhala Music Festival organizers say the show will go on, until they hear otherwise, knowing…

Kelowna and Kamloops golf courses open with pandemic precautions in place
At least four Okanagan golf courses are opening this week with more coming in the…

COVID-19 has hit Okanagan home inspectors hard but people are still buying and selling
It’s taking some time for COVID-19 to work its way into the Okanagan real estate…

Okanagan Sikh community offers prayers for healthcare workers in lieu of Vaisakhi celebrations
Vaisakhi parades have been cancelled across the Thompson Okanagan region due to COVID-19, but that…