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Invitations for COVID booster shots in B.C. go out this week
The new COVID bivalent vaccine is expected to start arriving in B.C. this week so…
‘Medical apartheid:’ Anti-vaxxer loses battle after ICBC fired her
An ICBC worker who called the government's mandatory vaccination policy a "medical apartheid in the…
B.C. pharmacist that reused syringe barrel for COVID-19 vax suspended
A B.C. pharmacist who reused the same syringe barrel while giving out COVID-19 vaccinations has…
B.C.’s next round of COVID shots expected this fall
Just when many B.C. residents thought they had put COVID-19 behind them, provincial health authorities…
Boost now or wait? What you should know in B.C.
If you were confused by the latest announcement about second booster shots in British Columbia,…
40% of Canadians not interested in 4th COVID shot: survey
Forty per cent of vaccinated Canadians aren't enthusiastic about receiving a fourth COVID booster shot.…
Couple denied full refund after COVID canceled Penticton wedding
A Calgary couple that cancelled their Penticton wedding due to COVID have ended up in…
How COVID and wildfires convinced a judge not to foreclose on a Kelowna property
A B.C. judge has granted a Kelowna property owner more time to secure financing after…
Anti-mandate group organizing recall of Vernon’s MLA
A Vernon man who describes himself as a "Canadian Freedom Fighter" and attended the Ottawa…
Anti-masker suing after being removed from Kelowna City Hall
A Kelowna man is suing the City of Kelowna after he was prevented from disputing…
Kamloops hospital’s pediatrics, obstetrics unit temporarily closes due to staff calling in sick
After a number of sick calls yesterday, Royal Inland Hospital’s pediatrics and obstetrics unit was…
Provincial courts in B.C. to drop mask mandate
Access to provincial courtrooms in B.C. was limited to varying degrees throughout the pandemic but…
OPEN BORDER: Osoyoos Duty Free store ‘twice as busy’ yesterday
As of yesterday, travellers no longer required a COVID test to enter or return to…
One-third of Canadians talk to neighbours less since COVID pandemic: survey
More than one-third of Canadians say they have less interaction with their neighbours than they…
Why rise in hate and domestic crimes during COVID are expected to continue
Two of the most significant changes in Canadian crime rates during COVID saw increases in…
‘Frustration and stress’: Survey says parents with kids had tougher time during COVID pandemic
Three-quarters of parents said in a recent survey their children are getting more screen time…
Six-figure budget for a Penticton post-pandemic concert still hasn’t been spent
The City of Penticton set aside hundreds of thousands of dollars last year for the…
Over 50% of Canadians have lost desire to travel abroad due to COVID: survey
Canadians have lost some of their appetite to travel outside the country because of COVID.…
British Columbians more satisfied with end of COVID restriction than most Canadians: poll
Canadians are split on how much longer COVID restrictions should stay in place, but B.C.…
Hospitalizations from COVID in B.C. continue steady decline
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continue to steadily decline in B.C. The number of people in hospital…
Shuswap dentist suggests he’d rather close than get vaccinated
A Salmon Arm dentist is suggesting that he'd rather close than get vaccinated. Along with…
Number of B.C. patients in hospital with COVID slowly declines
The number of people hospitalized in B.C. with COVID-19 saw another slight drop in the…
80% of Canadians say COVID pandemic has pulled people further apart: survey
More than 80 per cent of Canadians say the pandemic has pulled people further apart,…
Free rapid antigen will be available for British Columbians aged 60 and older
British Columbians 60 and older will have access to free rapid antigen test kits beginning…