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Another 100 new B.C. COVID-19 cases in one day
The daily count of new cases of COVID-19 hit an even 100 today, Sept. 9.…
Kelowna RCMP trying to cancel high school ‘torch pass’ parties, citing COVID-19
The Kelowna RCMP is warning high school students against holding "passing of the torch" parties…
More money, more flu shots and hiring of thousands of workers planned to fight COVID-19 this fall
The provincial government has budgeted $750 million more dollars to fight COVID-19 as the province…
Halloween can be rescued this year despite virus: Dr. Bonnie Henry
One of the big questions faced by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry when she…
Canadians quickly adapted to find local food, but COVID wasn’t enough for permanent changes: UBCO prof
While the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted people’s interest in locally sourced food, even some of…
B.C. families encouraged to rally for greater visitation rights in long-term care homes during COVID-19
Members of a B.C. patient rights group are calling for a safely-distanced rally in Victoria…
Downtown Kelowna gets new hand sanitizer stations, travel tips
Residents and visitors will soon be using hand sanitizer stations and travel tips to keep…
Some Interior bars are taking new COVID-19 rules in stride
It won’t be much of a challenge for Dakoda’s Sports Bar in Kelowna to adjust…
Schools in B.C. set to re-open despite rising COVID-19 caseload
Schools will open as scheduled, despite B.C.’s COVID-19 caseload growing enough for the province’s top…
Kamloops Salvation Army thrift store closes permanently
The Kamloops Salvation Army Thrift store has closed its doors permanently, becoming the latest in…
Nightclubs and banquet halls ordered closed as B.C. health officials report 429 new COVID-19 cases
In response to B.C.'s rising COVID-19 caseload, the province's top doctor cracked down on public…
B.C. residents more pessimistic about pandemic than rest of Canada
More than anywhere else in the country, B.C. residents are more pessimistic when it comes…
COVID-19 safe distancing rules are keeping long term care residents ‘safe but dwindling’
All Darlene Mercer wants, for now, is to be able to sit a little closer…
Kelowna woman fears mother won’t recognize her again if long term care rules don’t change
The damage being done because of the COVID-19 lockdown of long term care homes in…
Kelowna’s Mosaic Books was well-positioned for the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic may have caused some businesses to permanently close their doors, but one…
Okanagan hot tub sellers see huge upswing in sales
Anyone wanting to spend this winter soaking in a new hot tub better be prepared…
South Okanagan theatre offers venue to video gamers
In another example of innovation, a South Okanagan movie theatre is hoping video gamers will…
B.C.’s COVID-19 case rise is coming largely from one part of the province
Over the past two weeks, it’s not just that the vast majority of new COVID-19…
B.C. records second highest one day COVID-19 case total since the pandemic began
As the number of COVID-19 cases pushes past 100 per day, once again warnings have…
Kelowna animal sanctuary selling property after suffering from COVID-19 hit
A Central Okanagan animal sanctuary is in need of a new home after losing more…
Kamloops councillor leaves 100 kind messages on vehicles with out-of-province plates
After seeing a vehicle with an out-of-province plate get its window smashed in Kamloops last…
Central, South Okanagan are leading the recovery of B.C.’s hospitality industry
Grim numbers depicting the state of the tourism and accommodation sectors of the B.C. economy…
B.C. insurers saving money during pandemic, fewer accidents
With fewer car accidents in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, insurance companies are saving money,…
Businesses mixed on success of Kelowna’s downtown street closure to foot traffic
Kelowna’s downtown businesses are on the fence about the closure of Bernard Avenue during the…