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West Kelowna man accused of leading police on dangerous chase gets bail in part because of COVID-19
An Alberta man who has been in custody since he led West Kelowna Mounties on…
COVID-19 transmission risk is much lower outside
“Please, go outside,” B.C.'s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says. She does not want…
Kamloops Music in the Park cancelled due to COVID-19
Kamloops's longest running music festival, Music in the Park, has been cancelled due to the…
B.C.’s new normal will become clearer next week, says Dr. Bonnie Henry
The framework for B.C.’s “new normal” will be made more clear next week, provincial health…
Kamloopa Powwow cancelled due to COVID-19
The Kamloopa Powwow, which was set to celebrate its 41st year, has been cancelled due…
Leo’s Videos closes after 16 years in Kelowna, this time for good
After almost closing and making a miraculous comeback early this year, Leo's Videos in Kelowna…
Plans to reopen B.C. economy in light of COVID-19 to be revealed next week: Horgan
B.C. has deliberately not laid out its plans to reopen the economy out of fear…
RibFest Kelowna postponed until summer 2021
Fans of RibFest Kelowna can uncross their fingers, and stop holding their breath. The Rotary…
UPDATE: Surrey RCMP arrest pair with $33,000 in stolen federal benefit cheques including CERB
Surrey RCMP and the COVID-19 team have arrested two people who had various pieces of…
Kamloops society pushing for $70 million performing arts centre says plans are off ‘indefinitely’
The society pushing for the Performing Arts Centre in Kamloops is putting their mission on…
Lack of tourism dollars means Vernon visitor centre will remain closed
The Vernon Visitor Information Centre will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to cost-cutting…
Starbucks plans to reopen as many stores as possible by end of May
By the end of May, you may be enjoying a latte in your local Starbucks…
Kamloops photographers link up for by-donation grad photoshoots to benefit B.C. Wildlife Park
It was difficult for Angela Busenius to see her daughter disappointed about missing her high…
‘Into the unknown’: Vernon teacher pens a song about COVID-19 life
Parents may be feeling at their wit's end trying to balance their children’s education with…
Princesses provide birthday shows for kids, donating proceeds to Kamloops hospital
With physical distancing measures still in place, some local businesses have adapted to provide a…
More brick and mortar retailers will start reopening, once people feel safe to go inside
Unlike other provinces, B.C. did not order retail stores to shut down – only businesses…
Crime is down dramatically in Kelowna due to COVID-19
With more people working at home or in the house because they’ve lost their jobs…
Kamloops Mayor forms task force to come up with post-pandemic economic plan
Kamloops's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will be a slow and cautious one, according…
B.C. has seen fewer post COVID-19 complications than other regions
Post COVID-19 complications have become a growing concern within countries that have been dealing with…
Another COVID-19 death within Interior Health, 55 new cases in B.C.
“What you do does, and will continue to make a difference in the days and…
‘Give yourself a break’: Message to B.C. parents with school-aged children at home
B.C.’s decision not to close schools and do some lessons online in response to COVID-19…
Spice up your Zoom calls with these free Kelowna, Kamloops backgrounds
Tourism groups in Kamloops and Kelowna are offering Zoom users some local background options to…
Vernon councillor calls on province for timeline on reopening economy
Vernon councillor Scott Anderson has asked the City to write a letter to the province…
Food trucks are being set up at provincially-owned locations to support commercial truckers
Truckers who have struggled to get a meal since COVID-19 swept across the globe and…