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Covid-19
Vernon mayor says city ready for gradual reopening of economy
Vernon's mayor has written an open letter to the B.C. government saying the city is ready…
Working from home during COVID-19 just might free up childcare spaces as lockdown eases
Opening up the economy in the coming weeks will depend, in part, on having functioning…
Got meat? These local butchers deliver
It's barbecue season and that might just make social isolation orders that much more palatable.…
What a re-opened B.C. might mean to your social life
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has people down to about 30 per cent of…
Domestic violence reports surge as COVID-19 stay-at-home directive drags on
A drop in the number of domestic assault complaints during the first few weeks of…
Penticton church to be used as self-isolation space for homeless amid pandemic
A Penticton church will be used as an isolation centre for vulnerable people with COVID-19.…
B.C. workers returning from Alberta oil sands project required to self-isolate
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has issued an alert for workers returning to the…
B.C. at the ‘end of the beginning’ of COVID-19 pandemic: Dr. Bonnie Henry
B.C. is at the “end of the beginning of this pandemic,” provincial health officer Dr.…
Hockey, including NHL, may be possible in B.C. this season, says Dr. Bonnie Henry
Hockey may not be off the books in the months ahead. When asked today whether…
IPE 2020 cancelled due to pandemic
For only the second time in more than 120 years, the Interior Provincial Exhibition and…
In midst of pandemic majority of B.C. residents say ‘I’m fine’ when they are not: CMHA survey
After more than six weeks into the novel coronavirus pandemic and physical distancing measures, almost…
Speed still kills: Police in B.C. targeting lead-footed drivers during pandemic
Although there is more free space on the roadways in B.C. due to the impacts…
Denny’s is offering Canadian health care workers a free Grand Slam
Another business is stepping up to show its appreciation to health care workers during the…
Regular fare collection to resume on BC Transit, enhanced safety measures
BC Transit will have safety measures in place by next month, allowing provincial transit systems…
Air Canada to check passenger temperatures and offer care kits on all flights
Air Canada is implementing a series of new safety protocols aimed at clearing the way…
How anxiety and OCD are complicated by the pandemic
As a child, Pierre Frigon was always afraid that there was a ghost in his…
Kamloops, Okanagan cycling companies see huge sales spike amid pandemic
Kamloops and Okanagan cycling companies are reporting a huge increase in sales amid the COVID-19…
Vernon sandwich shop offers free meals for seniors amid pandemic
After hearing the stories of seniors surviving on one meal a day during the pandemic,…
COVID-19 test available for Okanagan pets
The question on many pet owners' minds lately is whether or not their dog or…
B.C. restaurant owner feeding truckers ‘scared’ for increase of summer traffic
The owner of a popular restaurant catering to truck drivers is concerned about what the…
Elderly Kamloops couple pays it forward after stranger picks up grocery tab
An embarrassing credit card mix-up has led to a chain reaction of good deeds for…
Virtual town hall to be held with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and South Okanagan MP
South Okanagan-West Kootenay MP Richard Cannings and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh are answering general public…
Enderby Starlight Drive-In sells out entire opening week
Enderby's famous drive-in theatre has completely sold out of tickets for its opening week. Starlight…
Okanagan florists busy during pandemic, some busier than ever
While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought hard times onto some local businesses, Okanagan flower shops…