Covid-19

Dr. Henry has an estimate of COVID-19 cases in B.C. and she’ll tell us Friday
The number of people infected with COVID-19 being reported every day by provincial health officials…

Dr. Bonnie Henry tries to clarify rules for gatherings up to 50 people
B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry tried to make a further clarification today about…

Canadian Blood Services donations increase in Kelowna, across the country
Following their nation-wide call for blood donors during the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian Blood Services reports…

Funeral homes facing new challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic
Funeral homes in the Okanagan are doing their best to continue operating safely while serving…

Kamloops photographer offering by-donation front porch portraits
A Kamloops photographer is jumping on a trend among isolated neighbours to keep herself busy…

City of Penticton considering possible economic relief for residents in isolation
Penticton city council and staff are looking at ways to lessen the economic blow to…

BREAKING: Usage rate of protective equipment in B.C.’s facilities ‘much higher than expected’: provincial health officer
The usage rate of protective equipment in B.C.'s healthcare facilities has been higher than expected,…

London Drugs dedicates shopping hours to workers on frontline of pandemic
Frontline workers can shop at their neighbourhood London Drugs all by themselves for one hour…

Pandemic has positive impact on monthly renters at Penticton motel
Seasonal guests at a Penticton motel are experiencing a positive effect from the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Interior Health orders self-isolation after possible COVID-19 exposure at Vernon high school
Staff and students who attend Vernon's Clarence Fulton Secondary School have been ordered to self-isolate…

UPDATE: Evictions suspended, $500 rebate to help renters, landlords in B.C.
Renters and landlords in B.C. are getting help from the provincial government to cope with…

West Kelowna Party Parades offers birthday solution for isolated kids
There’s a new trend for celebrating birthdays, and it’s making birthdays and events special for…

iN VIDEO: Residents drive by Kelowna hospital with signs to show support for health workers
People around the world are finding ways to show their support for front-line health care…

Sign of the times: Okanagan Rail Trail northern parking lot closed, loos removed
The District of Coldstream has closed the Kickwillie parking lot, a popular place to access…

Kamloops residents create volunteer database to help with COVID-19
People in Kamloops and the surrounding areas can now access a new online platform to…