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Two Big White Ski Resort employees test positive for COVID-19
Two staff members at Big White Ski Resort have tested positive for COVID-19 prompting Interior…
Interior Health declares Revelstoke COVID-19 community cluster contained
Interior Health says the Revelstoke COVID-19 community cluster is now contained. The community cluster in Revelstoke…
Revelstoke RCMP arrest woman who refused to wear mask in restaurant
RCMP have arrested a 43-year-old woman for refusing to wear a mask in a Revelstoke…
COVID-19 issues causing more teacher shortages in Central Okanagan schools than usual flu season
Staffing shortages at Central Okanagan schools are standard this time of year as flu and…
‘GOING COVID’: Why more Okanagan couples are seeking counsellors, mediation, divorce
The pandemic may be taking a toll on relationships as some couples counsellors, divorce lawyers,…
Even in a pandemic Okanagan businesses struggle to find staff
Vernon salon owner and stylist Katie Matheson says every single business owner who sits in…
‘It’s just about being kind’: North Okanagan senior gets haircut from the passenger’s seat
She may have been rather cramped, but when North Okanagan hairdresser Jesse Blades heard one…
Fraser Health’s second wave of COVID-19 is still cresting over the rest of B.C.
With B.C.’s COVID-19 case counts continuing to rise, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry went…
Sparkling Hill resort closed following staff COVID-19 case
Sparkling Hill Resort is closing for 10 days after a member of staff tested positive…
Lack of cash forcing Vernon’s O’Keefe Ranch to close early
Due to its dire financial situation, the Historic O'Keefe Ranch, a popular North Okanagan tourist…
Sun Peaks Resort staff member tests positive for COVID-19
Sun Peaks Resort has a confirmed case of COVID-19 with one of their staff members.…
Kamloops fixture Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale to return with pandemic protocols
If you’re a book worm in Kamloops, you likely know and love Barb's Used Books…
Free shelter spaces mean no homeless camps planned for Kamloops city parks
Although homeless people in Vancouver and Kelowna are able to set up camp in city…
Organizer behind unique meal train program for homeless hopes to make it a permanent Kamloops fixture
For more three months, an impromptu meal service for homeless people in Kamloops has relied…
Kamloops Airport sees 97 per cent drop in passenger traffic due to pandemic
The pandemic has had a huge impact on the air travel industry globally, and at…
Brother and sister bottle drive pays for month of food at B.C. Wildlife Park
A brother and sister from Kamloops have exceeded their fundraising goal of $10,000 for the…
Look for the COVID-safe sticker when you visit your favourite eatery after the May long weekend
Premier John Horgan has repeatedly pointed to B.C.’s restaurant association as a leader in showing…
B.C. will be safe-distancing and hand-washing for months to come, Dr. Bonnie Henry says
As the number of new COVID-19 cases slows, there’s more discussion about what easing B.C.’s…
Grocery stores now looking for new employees to help keep the shelves stocked
While people stock up on food and household items to prepare for potential isolation or…
This Kamloops food truck is planning to bring food to the neighbourhood
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cookshack Cravings food truck was booked solid with Kamloops events…
Kamloops, Kelowna nightclubs adjust to ban on gatherings of 250 people
The B.C. government has imposed a ban on public gatherings of 250 or more people…