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Covid-19
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Oliver long-term care home
An outbreak has been declared at McKinney Place long-term care in Oliver, where eight residents…
Okanagan nurse pens letter to anti-mask protestors
An Okanagan nurse penned an open letter to protestors this weekend. They asked for anonymity…
Kelowna pub voluntarily closes after COVID-19 case reported
A Kelowna pub voluntarily closed its doors today after learning a member of its community…
Outbreak declared at Village by the Station in Penticton, resident gets COVID-19
Interior Health declared an outbreak at Village by the Station long-term care in Penticton. One…
Thompson Okanagan residents weigh in on firing of Canucks anthem singer over decision to attend anti-mask rally
The Vancouver Canucks have fired their long-time anthem singer after he said he would sing…
15 Central Okanagan schools have COVID-19 exposures
Fifteen Central Okanagan schools have had COVID-19 exposures within the last two weeks. The Central…
New COVID-19 case numbers dropping in Lower Mainland; climbing in B.C. Interior
Strict controls over social gatherings and indoor sports were imposed on Lower Mainland residents a…
Canucks fire anthem singer Mark Donnelly after plans to sing at anti-mask rally
The Vancouver Canucks have fired their long-time anthem singer after he planned to sing O…
More COVID-19 school exposures in Central Okanagan school district
The Central Okanagan school district has identified four new COVID-19 cases in Kelowna schools today…
Another staff member tests positive for COVID-19 at Kelowna care facility
A total of four people have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Mountainview Village long-term…
BCHL’s Penticton Vees stop COVID-19 spread by following public health protocols
The Penticton Vees have limited the spread of COVID-19 after a player tested positive last…
Hundreds more new COVID-19 cases in B.C.; 11 more deaths
In the last 24 hours, 711 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in B.C.…
UPDATE: Passengers on three Kelowna flights had COVID-19
Three recent Kelowna flights had confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease…
Resident of Kelowna long term care home dies from COVID-19
Just days after a COVID-19 outbreak was reported at Kelowna’s Mountainview Village long term care…
B.C. care home had to innovate to find staff — and it’s paying off
A COVID-19 outbreak in an Abbotsford long term care home forced Karen Biggs to look…
Okanagan College to hold virtual vigil to mark 31st anniversary of massacre at École Polytechnique
The annual candlelight vigils at Okanagan College campuses to draw attention to violence against woman…
B.C. expected to start vaccinations for COVID-19 in January
B.C. is gearing up to start vaccinating high risk seniors and healthcare workers in the…
Too much socializing has brought a temporary end to adult team sports in B.C.
The provincial health officer banned all indoor and outdoor adult team sports today as B.C. battles with…
12 more B.C. residents have died from COVID-19; 694 test positive
There were 694 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. in the last 24 hours, including 82…
COVID-19 cases reported at both Penticton high schools
Cases of COVID-19 have been reported at two Penticton high schools. A member of the Princess…
Organizers pin hopes on ‘spirit map’ to replace cancelled Candy Cane Lane event in Penticton
Another Penticton Christmas event has fallen victim to the increasing spread of COVID-19. Hoodoo Adventures…
Interior Health’s top doctor says people need to start acting on public health advice
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry often praises the vast majority of B.C. residents who…
COVID-19 cases reported at two Central Okanagan schools
Central Okanagan Public Schools has announced two more potential COVID-19 exposures at schools. The school…
B.C. Interior hockey team brings COVID-19 back from Alberta, spread it in community
B.C. health officials reported an additional 834 cases of COVID-19 today raising the provincewide total…