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Here’s what ICBC has to say about British Columbians driving with Alberta plates
While there has been much talk about foreign licence plates sneaking into B.C. during COVID-19, it's…
Penticton crime dropped under pandemic lockdown, CERB payments
The Penticton RCMP’s second quarterly report indicates the city underwent a significant drop in crime…
B.C.’s state of emergency due to pandemic extended again
The longest state of emergency in B.C.’s history has been extended another two weeks until…
Kelowna-area cases of COVID-19 grew over B.C. Day long weekend
The number of cases linked to parties around Canada Day in Kelowna last month grew…
Dr. Henry won’t mandate masks for students
B.C.'s top doctor knows the plan to send children back to school comes with anxiety…
Alberta radio host has truck window smashed in Kamloops; lashes out at B.C. Premier
An Alberta radio host took to social media to criticize B.C. Premier John Horgan when…
146 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. since Friday
There have been 146 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. since last Friday. That raises…
COVID-19 testing and assessment centre opens in response to Kelowna cluster
A new COVID-19 testing and assessment centre is opening in Kelowna today, Aug. 4, providing…
Okanagan farmers defend treatment of migrant workers under COVID-19
The firing of two Mexican workers in West Kelowna for, allegedly, talking to a worker’s…
Big White proceeding with an abundance of caution after COVID-19 concerns raised
Big White ski resort proceeding with an abundance of caution when it comes to COVID-19,…
Party boats being watched closely after Kelowna’s last COVID-19 spreading long weekend
Another long weekend has arrived and concerns about party boats seem to be have been…
Interior Health launches social media campaign to spread COVID-19 awareness to younger generation
Interior Health and Kelowna’s youngest city councillor are teaming up to spread COVID-19 safety awareness…
Interior residents skew younger when it comes to COVID-19
COVID-19 is not just a disease that hits the elderly, especially in the Interior Health…
Kelowna ambassadors spreading COVID-19 safety and education practices at public beaches
It’s the second day Kelowna's Safety Education Ambassadors are spreading awareness for COVID-19 social distancing…
B.C. hit with 50 new COVID-19 cases, highest one-day total since April 28
The last 24 hours has been one of the worst days in B.C. for new…
Nine new COVID-19 cases in Interior Health since yesterday
Interior Health has recorded nine positive COVID-19 tests in the region in the last 24…
Kamloops, Kelowna DavidsTea will not be reopening
DavidsTea is closing 166 Canadian stores, including ones in Kamloops and Kelowna. “We have made…
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE: Kelowna ambassadors are hitting parks and beaches this weekend
The City of Kelowna is launching its Safety Education Ambassadors program this weekend in an…
‘GO HOME!’: UBCO student explains disclaimer on truck with Washington licence plate
A UBCO student who stuck a disclaimer on the back of his truck to explain…
Penticton creates new walking path to avoid overcrowding along Okanagan River Channel
A new walking path leading folks to a underused parking lot has been created at…
Kamloops to host first athletics competition in B.C. since COVID-19 hit
This weekend, the City of Kamloops will be home to the first sanctioned athletic event…
There are now 130 Kelowna residents with COVID-19 linked to July 1 parties
There were four new cases of COVID-19 in the Interior Health region in the last…
Dr. Bonnie Henry hoping B.C. Day long weekend won’t be repeat of Canada Day weekend
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry wants the B.C. Day long weekend to be very…
Don’t want to send your kid back to school? Your options in B.C. are limited
As B.C. moves into a new model of schooling under COVID-19 in September, students will…