Covid-19

7.2 per cent unemployment rate in B.C. doesn’t show the whole picture
While the latest unemployment figure for B.C. is 7.2 per cent, that doesn’t come close…

Albertans and British Columbians asked to stay in their own provinces this Easter long weekend
Albertans, stay home. British Columbians, you too. Simply don't leave your home province — not…

BREAKING: Two more COVID-19 cases in Interior Health region following 3 days without
After three days without an increase in numbers, there are now two more cases of…

Okanagan dairy farmer forced to dump milk after COVID-19 induced drop in demand
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing unpredictable upheavals in B.C.'s normally a calm and stable milk…
Health care worker says Penticton landlords showing COVID-19 bias
An intensive care nurse who was recently tried to help a friend find a new…

Food trucks for B.C. truckers project to launch nationwide following outpouring of support, donations
A project launched by the B.C. Trucking Association to station food trucks at truck stops…

Travellers returning to Canada may catch connecting flights to the Interior before self-isolating, says B.C. premier
Premier John Horgan announced new measures today, April 8, to make sure people have a…

iN PHOTOS: Are people staying home? These photos tell the story
These are unprecedented times. We've been hearing that a lot lately. As many have been…

Kelowna streamer is donating 5 cents to food bank for every share he receives this month
A Kelowna streamer is donating money to the Central Okanagan Food Bank every time someone…

When foreign workers arrive, orchardists will have pandemic precautions to consider
As thousands of temporary foreign workers are anticipated to return to the Okanagan, the question…

Penticton seeks input on financial impact of COVID-19
The City of Penticton wants to know how residents are faring economically during the COVID-19…

Bylands Nursery workers suffering from COVID-19 getting better and getting lots of love
West Kelowna residents have rallied around the 75 workers in isolation because of a COVID-19…

B.C. Premier authorizes ‘eggs-emption’ allowing Easter Bunny to travel freely
If you're looking for some eggs-ellent news to share with your kids during this stressful…

B.C.’s provincial parks and campsites to close before the long weekend
All provincial parks are being closed in response to the widespread call for increased action…

How this Kamloops retirement community is keeping residents connected during COVID-19
For the seniors stuck in a facility where they can’t see their family or dine…