Covid-19
‘White Heart’ project launched in North Okanagan to say thank you to health care workers
In an effort to find a way for the public to show their gratitude to…
Newspapers in Oliver and Osoyoos cease print editions
The COVID-19 pandemic has cost the print editions of two South Okanagan newspapers. The Oliver…
Why no one in B.C. will be penalized for violating safe-distancing recommendations
Every day health officials in B.C. and around the world are urging people to keep…
COVID-19 related campfire ban issued for Central Okanagan
Campfires are now prohibited throughout the Central Okanagan and will remain so until further notice…
B.C. doctors offering appointments via phone and video
B.C. residents can visit their family doctor virtually and have a consultation with their family…
Want to qualify for federal benefits? Don’t quit your job
Working in retail can be stressful and a little frightening in this time of COVID-19.…
Domestic violence hides in the shadow of pandemic: Elizabeth Fry Society
Michelle Novakowski worries the COVID-19 pandemic will play right into the hands of perpetrators of…
Sorrento resort The Maples closes permanently after pandemic closure
Susan Aylard and her family have been leasing The Maples Waterfront Resort and B&B in…
Okanagan farmer gets ‘hundreds’ of resumes, many from laid-off oil patch workers
A Lake Country farmer who put out job ads looking for temporary workers this season…
BREAKING: B.C. reports six more COVID-19 fatalities
Six more people have died as a result of COVID-19 in B.C within the last…
Fitness centres latest businesses ordered to shut down in Interior Health region
Interior Health has officially ordered the closure of all fitness centres, gyms, yoga studios or…
Okanagan winery adapts to COVID-19 ‘new realities’ with virtual wine tastings
Social distancing and crowd restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting the Okanagan’s…
West Kelowna, Kelowna Party Parades come to an end, following COVID-19 precautions
They were a bright light for a number of kids in an otherwise dark time,…
Why Okanagan orchardists may have to rely more on local labour this year
The lockdown at Byland Nurseries because of confirmed COVID-19 cases amongst temporary foreign workers is…
COVID-19 outbreak at Bylands in West Kelowna grows to 19 workers
Seven more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed among foreign workers employed by Bylands Garden…