Kathy Michaels
1,063 new COVID-19 diagnoses in B.C., 207 variants concern
A "discouraging" surge in COVID-19 cases, specifically with variants of concern, has prompted B.C. health…
Canada saw 30% decrease in air pollution during first-wave lockdown: UBC study
The 2020 emptying of cities due to the COVID-19 lockdown had a salutary effect on…
Lifetime movie being shot in Osoyoos, Oliver and Cawston
Secrets of a Marine’s Wife, a Lifetime movie starring actors from Riverdale and Arrow, will…
Armed, distraught Kamloops man taken to hospital
A situation involving an armed and barricaded man ended with minimal injury yesterday afternoon, Kamloops…
23 COVID-19 deaths in B.C. since April 1; 4,040 new cases
B.C.'s health officials are reporting 4,040 new COVID-19 cases since April 1, offering up adjusted…
Small-town B.C. restaurant pulls plug to avoid deluge of out-of-province tourists
One B.C.’s restaurateur saw an Easter long weekend uptick in out-of-province travellers and he did…
B.C. restaurants defying health orders called out for being ‘selfish’ and ‘irresponsible’
B.C. restaurant owners that decided to defy Public Health Orders and allow indoor dining are…
Kelowna’s Kangaroo Creek Farm opening later this month
Spring has sprung which means one thing to the Okanagan’s contingent of marsupial fans. Kangaroo…
A tale of two pups surviving and thriving after Princeton seizure
The BC SPCA offered a cheerful update to what had started as a sad story.…
Fire on Kelowna balcony doused quickly
Kelowna Fire Department doused a balcony fire early Sunday morning, ensuring minimal damage was caused.…
B.C. announces record breaking number of COVID-19 cases
B.C. has recorded the highest single-day number of new cases of COVID-19 to date, with…
Kelowna man involved in sex trade granted full parole
A Kelowna man, who was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for recruiting women…
Shocked, frustrated and resolved to make it work; B.C.’s restaurants take it on the chin again
Mark Filatow was caught off guard Monday when he first heard restaurants had to shut…
Erratic BMW driver causes chaos from Summerland to Kelowna
A man went on a wild ride from Summerland to Kelowna Tuesday afternoon, ramming into…
B.C. teacher reprimanded for losing control of disrespectful class
A Salt Spring Island school teacher who had issues establishing order and boundaries in what…