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Covid-19
Why the Okanagan housing market may fare better than other Canadian regions amid pandemic
Despite predictions of a dramatic drop in the housing market, the new president of the…
A few COVID-19 cases with B.C.’s return to in-class learning won’t be surprising to health officials
If one or two cases of COVID-19 appear in B.C. as a result of in-class…
No new COVID-19 deaths in B.C.; large gatherings still a risk
One COVID-19 incubation period has passed since B.C.'s economic restart and today there were no…
As society reopens, Vernon seniors flock to the park, not restaurants, to see friends
"I miss hugs," says one senior sitting in a camping chair with a group of…
Pandemic financial relief having unexpected negative impact on Kamloops’ most vulnerable
A higher than normal number of overdoses in Kamloops is having an impact on city's…
Kamloops Earls is selling face shields and staff wearing them too
A Kamloops restaurant is doing something a little different to protect their customers, and themselves,…
Sexual assault and drug overdoses: two hidden costs of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Central Okanagan
Some of those who are suffering the most from the COVID-19 pandemic have not been…
Kamloops residents spot mask-wearing dragons along hiking trail
If you're going for a hike in Kamloops, keep an eye out for dragons. Locals…
Gyms in Kamloops, Okanagan adjusting to new normal; others never will
Some gyms in the Thompson-Okanagan are already filled with the sound of clanking weights and…
Decriminalization of illicit drugs on Dr. Bonnie Henry’s radar
B.C.’s provincial health officer will continue to lobby for the decriminalization of illicit drugs, as…
Some Kelowna indoor recreation facilities could open in late June
Places like Parkinson Recreation Centre and Rutland Arena could open in late June or early…
More COVID-19 restrictions on B.C.’s farmers markets lifted
B.C.’s farmers’ markets are inching closer to having all the offerings they had before COVID-19…
Enderby’s Starlight drive-in gets go-ahead for concession
It's been a rough week for the folks and Enderby's Starlight drive-in, but things are…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops YKA Strong’s video campaign celebrates innovative businesses, organizations during COVID-19 pandemic
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, some Kamloops residents stepped up to the plate with unique and…
Playgrounds opening across the Okanagan June 1
Playgrounds across the Okanagan will shed their yellow tape and COVID-19 barriers and go back…
Kelowna’s Rock the Lake postponed to 2021
Concerned Rock the Lake ticket holders finally have an answer to the question they've been…
Federal online portal provides links, resources to local workers with agri-food jobs
A new online portal launched by the federal Ministry of Agriculture hopes to raise awareness…
Where are COVID cases? New lobby group fighting for the information
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry’s refusal to tell us where most of the COVID-19…
Kelowna’s BNA re-opens, owner says they have a ‘fighting chance’
If you’ve been wondering what it’s been like to be a restaurant owner in the…
#Spreadlovenothate: B.C. woman gets pleasant surprise while driving truck with Alberta plates
While it may seem that B.C.’s anti-Alberta sentiment has reached a fever pitch in this…
B.C. extends state of emergency, prepares for week of potential new cases post economic restart
B.C.’s state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks, making it the longest…
Tourism Kamloops launches survey to gauge reopening comfort levels
As COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted and Kamloops prepares for businesses to begin using sidewalks…
Premier Horgan wants B.C. residents to come to Interior for cherry season this summer
Since it is unlikely international tourist travel will be allowed any time soon, B.C. Premier…
Kelowna’s Rock the Lake still not cancelled, frustrating ticket holders
Kelowna’s Rock the Lake has yet to be cancelled by organizers, and ticket holders are…