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Covid-19
Kelowna baby store owners using video chat to meet with customers
A Kelowna baby store owner has created a unique way for parents to stay connected…
B.C. Provincial parks reduced to limited day use, camping closed until April 30
The B.C. camping season has been put on hold, at least for the next several…
‘I’m not leaving my dog:’ Vernon couple in Mexico wait for flight home
Contrary to her friends back in Canada, Vernon resident Chris Balardo says she isn't stressed…
Why daycares are still open while the rest of B.C. is social distancing
While the rest of the province is practicing social distancing and self-isolation, young children enrolled…
No, social media, there’s isn’t a cure for COVID-19, yet
You've probably seen it online by now, but no, neither hot yoga nor Norwegian spruce extract…
B.C. health care workers share important message about self-isolation
While self-isolation or a two-week quarantine may seem like an inconvenience to some, healthcare workers…
B.C. farmers’ markets hoping online deliveries will offset market closures during COVID-19
One win that we might have despite all of the closures due to COVID-19? Farm…
B.C. health officer encourages use of social media to ‘call out’ people breaking the rules
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said people should be "called out" for ignoring social…
Regional district shutting down playgrounds in Central Okanagan
Closed signs and, where feasible, fences are going up around all play structures at regional…
BREAKING: B.C. orders restaurants to close dining rooms; take-out allowed
The B.C. government has ordered the closure of all restaurants in the province and is…
iN VIDEO: Vernon singer uses stuff in his apartment to create social distancing music video
A Vernon musician and singer is keeping busy indoors, creating music using regular sounds from…
Penticton company taking no chances after employee home from vacation tests positive for COVID-19
A Penticton business is taking no chances as it adds to its COVID-19 protocols after…
Vernon’s Upper Room Mission shutters temporarily
Citing financial stress, the Upper Room Mission is closing its doors, laying off all its…
Attention Costco shoppers: You won’t be able to return the mountain of toilet paper you bought
People who panic purchased large quantities of things like toilet paper from Costco are in…
Dr. Bonnie Henry very clear on closure of B.C. salons, grooming businesses: ‘This is not optional’
While everyone seems a little uncertain about what we should be doing or not doing…