Covid-19

Last ski resort in the Okanagan shuts down
After remaining open longer than any other ski hill in the Okanagan, Baldy Mountain Resort…

Interior Health announces changes to protect seniors amid COVID-19 pandemic
Interior Health has announced it is making changes to long-term care and community programs to…

Province says it’s ‘not business as usual’ but malls in Okanagan, Kamloops stay open
It seems to defy instructions given by the province and is in stark contrast with…

UPDATED: 8 new Interior Health COVID-19 cases announced, spas, salons, ordered to close
All spas, salons and tattoo shops and other "personal service establishments" have been ordered to…
Okanagan orchards and farms still short on labour after foreign workers allowed
The executive director of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association is relieved that foreign workers will…

Vernon woman diagnosed with COVID-19 says she was refused test
Michelle Regnier hasn’t seen her family in three days. Her husband texts her outside of…
COVID-19 impacts some Okanagan newspapers
Black Press Interior newspapers are now publishing only once a week due to the COVID-19…
Hotel Eldorado closes due to COVID-19 pandemic
Argus Properties is temporarily closing its historic Kelowna hotel. “We are temporarily closing the Hotel…

Drug wholesalers limiting supply to pharmacies to prevent hoarding
If you're trying to stock up on medications like it's toilet paper, you're out of…

Some Kamloops, Okanagan golf courses open and taking precautions against COVID-19
So far, it seems golfing is still an outdoor activity that affords proper social distance…

Okanagan taxi company ‘very concerned’ for drivers during COVID-19 pandemic
An Okanagan taxi company operator is concerned about his drivers as they’re on the front…

How to talk to your anxious kids about COVID-19
Many parents are now home at work with children off from school, not only having…

Jigsaws and kites: Business is good for Okanagan toy stores
As the coronavirus causes many companies a dramatic downturn, those in the business of keeping…

Make work project: Kelowna woman decides to renovate home in self-isolation
A Kelowna dental hygienist is keeping busy after she was unable to return to work…

Air Canada suspends flights to Kamloops, Kelowna to prevent COVID-19 spread
Air Canada is suspending flights which service the Kelowna and Kamloops Airports to prevent the…