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Kamloops food truck will be serving long-haul drivers as long as they need it
With the province setting its sights on re-opening this week, B.C. residents are getting ready…
Thompson Rivers University preparing for drop in international enrolment, plans for layoffs
Thompson Rivers University is poised to suffer some financial hardship with COVID-19 halting international travel…
B.C.’s top doctor offers condolences to family of Snowbird member killed in plane crash
B.C.’s health officer and health minister are offering their condolences to the family of Snowbird…
Central Okanagan school district may ‘break even’ with costs and savings during pandemic
The Central Okanagan school district anticipates it will "break even" after accruing costs related to…
B.C. Wildfire adds pair of upgraded air tankers, based out of Kamloops, for this fire fighting season
The B.C. Wildfire Service has new weapons in its arsenal to attack fires from the…
Okanagan musician/city councillor raises more than $3,000 for food banks
An Okanagan city councillor/musician has raised more than $3,000 for Canadian food banks by live-streaming…
Okanagan couple return home after assisting Italian hospital in battle against COVID-19
An Okanagan couple is back home after fighting COVID-19 in Italy. Kelowna resident Ian Larrett…
Kamloops sisters launch photo contest fundraiser for B.C. Wildlife Park
Two sisters from Kamloops are taking matters into their own hands to keep the animals…
Temporary food stations operating in Kelowna for homeless during pandemic
Those living rough on the streets of Kelowna are finding it easier to eat and…
Mom of Okanagan high school student organizes walk to support graduates
A Peachland mom just wants her daughter to have a way to celebrate her graduation.…
No camping? Some rustic resorts are packing guests in this weekend
One of the sectors hit hardest by COVID-19 has been hospitality with many hotels closing…
Furniture fortresses and online museums: Stay close to home and keep busy for Victoria Day long weekend
With provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry urging British Columbians to stick close to home…
Enderby Starlight Drive-In has physical-distancing success so far
The Starlight Drive-In is moving forward with its operations after having a successful few weeks…
Campers moving to backwoods to get around closures
Just because provincial and forestry campgrounds have been closed due to COVID-19, that hasn’t stopped…
Snowbirds flying over Shuswap, Kamloops today
Look to the sky this afternoon as the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be flying over…
Got quarantine hair? Your next trip to the salon will look a little different
Jen Stonehouse would normally get her hair coloured once a month but since B.C.'s state…
Stay home, stay safe in the Okanagan this long weekend
Okanagan politicians are asking that visitors save their trips until later in the summer, echoing…
Pandemic hits some B.C. residents hard financially, while others thrive: survey
If you find the pandemic has left your wallet as empty as your social calendar,…
B.C. conservation officers gear up to patrol recreation campsites, trails this long weekend
B.C. Conservation officers are preparing for the Victoria Day long weekend and will be patrolling…
B.C. kids can return to school June 1
Students can gradually return to classrooms beginning June 1 but only if parents make that…
Interior Health gives the OK for gyms and fitness centres to reopen May 19
The Interior Health Authority has announced that gyms and fitness centres will reopen next week.…
Drunk driving, domestic abuse, and overdoses all increasing, says Vernon’s top cop
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has seen an increase in impaired driving, domestic abuse, overdoses,…
Leave the boat docked for one more weekend, province says
Okanagan Lake may look tempting, but the province is hoping boaters will be able to…
Why some restaurants and bars say fast-tracking patios won’t save them
There's a buzz going around B.C.'s towns and cities as governments across the province begin…