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Covid-19
The highs and lows of connecting through video conferencing for Kelowna non profits
Diane Entwistle really doesn’t do 435 Zoom calls every day — it only feels that…
B.C. doing so well after easing COVID-19 restrictions that more things may open up soon
COVID-19 has not reared its ugly head despite the softening of lockdown restrictions in B.C.,…
‘He’s an unsung hero’: Lost wallet containing $7K cash handed in
An Enderby business owner says her faith in humanity has been restored after she lost…
Kelowna’s only country bar and LGBTQ+ lounge face different post pandemic realities and challenges
Roughly six weeks after Kelowna’s only LGBTQ+ lounge celebrated its grand opening, it was forced…
Penticton photographer helps grads make a memorable photograph
Penticton photographer Shaun Kennedy helped provide a memorable experience for Penticton high school graduates last…
North Okanagan’s O’Keefe Ranch eyes opening date
The popular North Okanagan Historic O’Keefe Ranch has opened up its grounds to the public…
B.C. has 22 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
B.C.’s top doctor announced that there were 22 new cases of COVID-19 and one death…
Penticton arts school evicted after School District refuses cheaper lease
The Okanagan School of the Arts has until the end of the month to vacate…
Need a spa visit after your COVID isolation? Sparkling Hills announces re-opening
After nearly three months of being closed, Sparkling Hill resort will re-open to guests. "After…
Go ahead and book a B.C. vacation this year, but Premier Horgan says no guarantees
COVID-19 restrictions are likely to be eased further in mid-June, Premier John Horgan said during…
Kelowna’s Scandia Golf & Games reopens after initial closure due to pandemic
Those who are looking for something to keep their children busy can now play a…
West Kelowna woman locked out of her own home until B.C. state of emergency is lifted
When the provincial government announced a ban on residential evictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Penticton city council agrees to booze on some parts of the beach
The prospect of public consumption of alcohol on Penticton beaches proved too revolutionary for some…
Okanagan second-hand stores see spike in donations now that people can finally donate
Since Habitat for Humanity's Restore locations in the Okanagan re-opened with pandemic precautions, they've barely…
B.C.’s September return to school may still be hybrid model
Whether schools return full-time once September rolls around is anyone's guess, B.C.’s provincial health officer…
No new deaths and 4 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C.
COVID-19 is still in B.C., but the curve is remaining flat as the province enters…
Kelowna company named among those working on ‘breakthrough solutions’ to COVID-19
A Kelowna company is one of four across Canada working on “breakthrough solutions” for rapid…
One Okanagan community is planning to continue music in the park this summer
While summertime events both big and small have been cancelled across the Interior, one North…
Pay parking returns to parts of Kelowna
Pay parking has returned to some of Kelowna's high traffic areas. Kelowna's downtown waterfront parking…
Kamloops residents, businesses found more than $100,000 for B.C. Wildlife Park
The B.C. Wildlife Park is welcoming guests back, and the executive director is glad they…
Concert-goers call for changes after missing refund window for Grand Forks Rock Fest
At least a couple of ticket holders for this August’s Canada Rock Fest are unhappy…
B.C.’s COVID-19 cases increase by 24 over the weekend, concern about spread in protests
Take a stand against racism but do so peacefully and while keeping a safe distance…
Playgrounds reopen in Kamloops today
Children in Kamloops can head to the playgrounds in City parks and schools today after…
Kamloops teen creates penpal network connecting hundreds of people from 74 countries
A graduating Kamloops student has connected hundreds of teens and young adults through a new…