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Covid-19
UPDATED: Looking for a mask in the Interior? We’ve got you covered
If you're looking to buy a mask, there are two things you need to know:…
No star party on Mount Kobau in South Okanagan this year
Another popular South Okanagan summertime event has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. The Mount…
UPDATE: B.C. drive-ins now limited to only 50 vehicles
B.C. is going to have to get very comfortable with the number 50, even at…
Number of COVID-19 cases rise by 11 in Interior Health region
Interior Health saw a double-digit jump in the number of diagnosed cases of COVID-19 today,…
Vernon protesters tout freedom and end to COVID-19 lockdown
Protesters who gathered outside the Vernon courthouse today did not have to worry about breaking…
Vernon city council considering patios in downtown parking spaces
The City of Vernon is toying with the idea to open up sidewalks and on…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops’s B.C. Wildlife Park reopening June 1
The B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops will be reopening on June 1. The wildlife park…
Province provides funding for temporary agricultural worker’s campground in South Okanagan
Funding from the Ministry of Agriculture should save the regional district some money for extra…
Coldstream reopens Kal Beach
The District of Coldstream has reopened Kalamalka Beach, along with other beaches, boat launches and…
Graduation walk planned for Central Okanagan students cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns
A grad walk that was set to be held next weekend for Central Okanagan high…
Grad with popcorn: High school students to hold ceremony at Enderby drive-in theatre
While the COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to high school students having a traditional…
Glass of wine or beer with dinner on the beach? It’s an idea making its way around B.C.
A beautiful summer day, sitting at the beach for a lunch or dinner with some…
Dr. Henry reassures B.C. about the safety of the back-to-school plan
Schools will reopen to B.C. students next month and Dr. Bonnie Henry said she knows…
Costco now asking Canadian customers to wear a mask
Taking its cue from the country's chief public health officer, Costco Canada is now asking…
UPDATE: Kelowna is looking at closing Bernard Avenue at the end of June
One of the biggest changes people will see in Kelowna as a result of COVID-19…
Interior Health’s COVID-19 curve really can’t get much flatter
While provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry gives daily updates on new cases of COVID-19…
Impromptu ‘you honk, we drink and donate’ raises cash for Vernon SPCA
Armed with cardboard signs which read, "You honk, we drink and donate," a couple of…
The new normal: Dining out in the Okanagan with COVID-19
When doors opened at 11 a.m., West Kelowna’s Kelly O’Bryans had its first customer ready…
From haircuts to clothing, businesses begin reopening in Kelowna
A full range of personal care services are now available in Kelowna as more and…
Yes, you should wear a mask, Dr. Bonnie Henry says
Wearing a mask — any mask — should help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during…
City to look at increasing patio space for Penticton restaurants
The City of Penticton is looking at ways to make it easier for restaurants to…
COVID-19 may be changing crime patterns in Penticton
There were some changes to Penticton crime patterns in the first three months of 2020…
West Kelowna’s Music in the Park cancelled
The City of West Kelowna has cancelled its 2020 Music in the Park series in…
A quarter of B.C. not-for-profit groups say they won’t last 6 months
Almost a quarter of not-for-profit organizations say they don't think they can stay open longer…