Covid-19

Know who doesn’t care about COVID-19? Hungry bears out of hibernation
The days are getting warmer, coaxing bears out of hibernation in the Thompson and Okanagan…

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, stay inside: Dr. Bonnie Henry
While 472 B.C. residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19, there are hundreds, likely thousands, who…

Truckers need to eat: Semi-truck drivers face food challenges amid restaurant closures
A Vancouver Island semi-truck driver is eating a lot of Chinese food these days as…
Need COVID-19 information from your local politicians? Here’s your chance
Beset by requests for webinars with “actual facts and useful information,” about COVID-19, Kelowna-Lake Country…

iN VIDEO: How to properly clean and disinfect surfaces from COVID-19
You're stuck at home, trying your best to clean and disinfect, but are you doing…

Essential visits only at all Interior Health facilities
Only essential visitors are being allowed at Interior Health sites, effective immediately. "This decision supports…

2020 Memorial Cup has been cancelled
The 2020 Memorial Cup, which was set to be held in Kelowna in May, has…

UPDATE: B.C. premier announces $1,000 payment for those unable to work due to COVID-19
The provincial government will give each person unable to work because of COVID-19 a one-time…

Free parking in parts of Kelowna due to COVID-19 pandemic
Pay parking is being waived in two areas of Kelowna because of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

iN VIDEO: Vancouver residents applaud health workers from their balconies
Vancouver residents have been out on their balconies applauding the hospital workers and first responders…

Kamloops closes all City playgrounds
The City of Kamloops is closing all City-run play structures effective immediately. Bylaw Services will…

Kelowna closing playgrounds but trails stay open for now
Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran announced today, March 23, that all 81 city playgrounds and all…

Kamloops city councillor ‘frustrated’ with lack of Interior Health communication during pandemic
Kamloops city councillor Bill Sarai is concerned and frustrated with the lack of communication coming…
Vernon to suspend future council meetings, except the meeting today
The City of Vernon has voted to suspend all future council meetings, although it is…

B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops closes due to COVID-19
B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops has announced that they will be temporarily closing due to…