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Covid-19
Number of COVID-19 cases grow in outbreaks at Kamloops hospital, Okanagan care homes
The number of COVID-19 cases at health care facilities in the Interior Health region has…
COVID-19 testing ramps up at Big White after unsanctioned Australia Day gatherings
Five more cases of COVID-19 have been linked to the community cluster at Big White…
COVID-19 outbreak over at West Kelowna long-term care home
A COVID-19 outbreak in a West Kelowna long-term care home has ended. The COVID-19 outbreak…
429 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C.; 51 in Interior Health
B.C. health officials say there were 429 new COVID-19 cases reported overnight, 51 of which…
This telephone on a Kamloops hiking trail offers connection to the ‘other side’
A mysterious phone mounted to a piece of plywood has shown up on a Kamloops…
iN VIDEO: Single case of COVID-19 at Penticton Indian Band grows to 12
A single case of COVID-19 five days ago has grown to 12 infections as of…
Kamloops school district COVID-19 exposure events on the rise
Kamloops area schools have struggled with rising COVID-19 exposures, and the district's acting superintendent sees…
Interior Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Kamloops group home
The Westsyde Care Residences group home in Kamloops is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak. Nine residents…
Don’t plan for a Super Bowl party in B.C.; COVID-19 variant cases causing concern
B.C.’s share of COVID-19 variant infections is on the rise, which the province’s top doctor…
Beware of the COVID-19 vaccination scams out there: Kamloops RCMP
Kamloops RCMP are warning residents of some COVID-19 scams making the rounds throughout the province.…
Caseload continues to fall within the Okanagan’s biggest city
COVID-19 case counts within the Interior showed some positive changes in the week between Jan.…
Penticton MP calls for new funding model for Nav Canada
South Okanagan – West Kootenay MP Richard Cannings is concerned for the recovery of local…
Have you been stressing out your dog?
If there’s one creature that had a good 2020, it was probably your dog. More…
COVID-19 outbreak at Kamloops hospital grows to 76
A COVID-19 outbreak at Royal Inland Hospital has grown to include 27 patients and 49…
Kelowna man opposing anti-mask rallies happy to see others join the cause
Every Saturday, David Crawford grabs his signs and heads to Harvey Avenue to oppose the…
Revelstoke hockey team cancels season as players contract COVID-19
The Revelstoke Grizzlies, part of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, will not be playing…
B.C. COVID-19 restrictions allow seed swaps — but no seeds
It’s the time of year Seedy Saturdays and Sundays are sprouting in many local communities…
B.C. on track to immunize most vulnerable by end of March: provincial health officer
Despite a short-term shortage of vaccines, B.C.’s plan is on track to immunize residents at…
Following crackdown on social gatherings in B.C., workplaces the new COVID-19 hotspots
Between 30 and 40 per cent of the new COVID-19 cases in B.C. are happening…
514 new COVID-19 cases and 5 deaths in B.C. as vaccine supply dwindles
Another 514 B.C. residents tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, including 71…
Another COVID-19 case confirmed at New Afton mine near Kamloops
New Afton Mine west of Kamloops has announced another positive COVID-19 case. The mine was…
Workers at two grocery stores and pharmacy in Thompson-Okanagan test positive for COVID-19
There have been several possible COVID-19 exposures at retail outlets owned by Loblaw Companies Ltd.…
Online gambling increases, but not enough to make up for casino closures
More than 10 months after closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still no…
Challenge of B.C. health orders restricting church-goers in court March 1
The legality of stopping churches from holding in-person services, including at least one in Kelowna,…