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Covid-19
Vaccine works against variants, B.C.’s top doctor says
The current slate of vaccines all work well against the varying strains of COVID-19 circulating…
Protesters in Kelowna have nothing to fear from RCMP, as long as they stay safe
Kelowna RCMP aren’t about to hand out fines to people protesting outdoors as long as…
299 cases of COVID-19 in Interior Health since Friday, 3,289 in B.C.
Don't leave your hometown right now, B.C.'s provincial health officer said on another day of…
Okanagan’s COVID-19 caseload, school exposures on the rise
The Okanagan’s COVID-19 caseload is on the rise, according to the most recent map from…
People flocked to Kamloops, Okanagan during spring break
There was a dramatic increase in the number of people travelling around B.C. during spring…
Kelowna protestors call for end to ban on indoor church services and offer support to Grace Life Church
Dozens have gathered in Kelowna’s Kerry Park today, April 11, as an act of “solidarity”…
People aged 60-plus can now register for COVID-19 vaccine
British Columbians aged 60 and older are now eligible to queue up for the COVID-19…
COVID-19 case count at Sun Peaks grows, residents asked to stay put
Sun Peaks residents are being asked by a local doctor to not to travel, following…
Thompson Okanagan pharmacies providing COVID-19 vaccinations
Pharmacies across the Thompson Okanagan are providing AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations to those ages 55-65. The…
2 more deaths linked to COVID-19 outbreak at Vernon hospital
Two more people have died in a COVID-19 outbreak at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. The outbreak…
Record high number of new COVID-19 cases in Interior Health
As COVID-19 cases in the province continue at near-record levels, Interior Health had the unfortunate…
Fines not always required for COVID rule-breaking gatherings: Interior Health
Interior Health is still looking into who may or may not be fined after a…
COVID vaccines soon available for those 55 to 65 in Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops
While the British Columbia’s main age-based vaccine program is moving down to 65-year-olds, the door…
B.C. man fired for refusing to wear a mask loses Human Rights case
A disgruntled B.C. worker who was fired for refusing to wear a mask after he…
JONESIE: What’s gotten me through the pandemic (so far)
OPINION What’s gotten me through the pandemic? Well, thanks for asking. It’s an important question,…
Have a plan if you’re hoping to cash in on the hot housing market, says Okanagan realtor
A South Okanagan realtor has some advice for those thinking about cashing in on the…
iN PHOTOS: Pictures taken a year apart show changed response to pandemic
A year ago B.C. was in a deep lockdown. Most stores and restaurants were closed,…
Kelowna houseboat party shutdown on Easter long weekend: Dr. Bonnie Henry
At least one illegal event was shutdown in the Interior Health region over the Easter…
1,293 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. breaks single-day record
A new single-day high of 1,293 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. has provincial health officer…
Big jump in Interior Health COVID-19 cases hits Central Okanagan hardest
Climbing numbers of COVID-19 cases in B.C. are mirrored in data for the Interior Health…
Kelowna teachers expecting COVID-19 jabs left disappointed
Teachers at 10 Kelowna area schools thought they were going to get their COVID-19 jabs…
One of two COVID outbreaks at Kelowna General declared over
One of two COVID-19 outbreaks at Kelowna General Hospital has been declared over by Interior…
997 cases of COVID-19 in B.C.; 91 in Interior Health
B.C. health officials announced 997 new cases of COVID-19, 91 of which were in Interior…
One dead following COVID outbreak at Vernon Jubilee Hospital
One person has died at Vernon Jubilee Hospital following an outbreak of COVID-19. There are…