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B.C. Corrections considering release of non-violent offenders because of COVID-19
B.C. Corrections is considering releasing non-violent offenders to help reduce the spread of the virus…
First Nations take on drumming, singing to thank front-line workers, connect community
While you’ve likely seen the videos of people in Italy signing and making music from…
Kelson Group offers rent discounts, deferrals, and forgiveness during COVID-19
One Kamloops-based property management business is offering rent discounts and flexibility of payments due to…
Kelowna addiction treatment centre for youth gets $30K anonymous donation
A Central Okanagan non-profit group that has plans to operate an addiction treatment facility for…
Kelowna Jaycees move food bank fundraiser online
Junior Chamber International (JCI) Kelowna is adapting to the current measures of social distancing by…
iN VIDEO: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, COVID-19 style
News and information about COVID-19 can be stressful, but this man offers a fresh delivery…
School districts offer tips for parents trying to teach at home
If you’re worried about helping to teach your child through online education because of the…
She was about to open a restaurant, now her food’s going to meals for truckers
A woman in Lac La Hache is turning a personal setback into a lot of…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops T-Rex says ‘Extinction sucks, stay home’
Some Kamloops residents were treated to a dose of positivity yesterday thanks to someone in…
Province preparing to launch online portal to help local farmers sell their goods
With farmers' markets across B.C. prevented from opening this spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic…
Funeral homes facing new challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic
Funeral homes in the Okanagan are doing their best to continue operating safely while serving…
Notice someone gouging on prices during pandemic? You might want to report it
If you think a business has wrongfully upped prices on certain items during the COVID-19…
West Kelowna Party Parades offers birthday solution for isolated kids
There’s a new trend for celebrating birthdays, and it’s making birthdays and events special for…
iN VIDEO: Residents drive by Kelowna hospital with signs to show support for health workers
People around the world are finding ways to show their support for front-line health care…
Edmonton child sexual assault suspect may have connections to Vernon, Kelowna
A 37-year-old man charged in connection to a child abduction and sexual assault in Edmonton…
Okanagan Spirits Distillery overwhelmed by sanitizer demand from essential service workers
Although Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery had originally planned to distribute its free hand sanitizer to…
iN VIDEO: How to properly clean and disinfect surfaces from COVID-19
You're stuck at home, trying your best to clean and disinfect, but are you doing…
Air Canada suspends flights to Kamloops, Kelowna to prevent COVID-19 spread
Air Canada is suspending flights which service the Kelowna and Kamloops Airports to prevent the…
B.C. farmers’ markets hoping online deliveries will offset market closures during COVID-19
One win that we might have despite all of the closures due to COVID-19? Farm…
Why daycares are still open while the rest of B.C. is social distancing
While the rest of the province is practicing social distancing and self-isolation, young children enrolled…
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…
Ray of hope: Kamloops residents create rainbow project for isolated children
Residents in the Westsyde neighbourhood of Kamloops are creating a colourful way to stay connected…
Okanagan Spirits Distillery makes free hand sanitizer for the community
The Okanagan Spirits Distillery in Kelowna has decided to give back to the community in…
John Howard Society Okanagan urgently needs more staff
The John Howard Society Okanagan is urgently seeking additional staff for support workers and cleaning staff.…