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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…
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…
No in-home visits for family justice matters while court system adapts to COVID-19
Here’s what you need to know about the changes in the court system. The Supreme…
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: 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…
Penticton RCMP investigate report of shot fired into motel
Penticton RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a firearm having been discharged towards…
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…
Professional cleaners to the rescue? Not yet
While the rest of the world is being put on hold due to COVID-19, cleaning…
Petition urging feds to suspend rent and mortgage payment nears 300,000 signature goal
An online petition calling for the federal government to cancel rent and mortgage payments in…
B.C. teacher disciplined for letting class listen to scanner broadcasting incident involving student
A B.C. high school teacher has been reprimanded after allowing his class listen to an…
Petition launched urging Canada to cancel rent, mortgage payments
As Canadians are urged to self-isolate due to COVID-19 and stores and businesses close, the…
Kamloops teachers, staff who travel outside Canada may face mandatory unpaid isolation
Teachers and school staff across the province may face an unpleasant reality when returning from…
Kamloops archaeologist walking her dog finds 9,000-year-old artifact on Thompson River
A Kamloops archaeologist happened across a piece of history dating back between 9,000 to 6,000…
B.C. Liquor Stores notice ‘healthy’ increase in sales during virus outbreak
Beyond the coronavirus chaos of hoarding toilet paper and cleaning products, theres one other hot…
Penticton man sentenced to three years in prison for violent sexual assault in 2017
A Penticton man who violently raped a model the day he met her for a…