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Public warned of unregistered BC midwife offering services
A woman in the Comox Valley area may be practicing midwifery without being permitted to…
Short-term rental restrictions panned by Okanagan resort property owner
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since this story was published, we have learned new information that changes this…
Campfire ban lifted in Thompson-Okanagan region
Now that fall is here and the weather is changing, BC Wildfire Service has lifted…
Want B.C.-made boozy freezies? You have to go to California to get them
It all started in 2017 when Sheereen Price and Gabrielle Mustapich were sitting on a…
Complaints from users behind new Okanagan Rail Trail e-bike restriction signage
New signs restricting the use of certain e-bikes on the north end of the Okanagan…
West Kelowna gym plays ball with Interior Health for April reopening
Brian Mark is looking forward to welcoming members back into his West Kelowna gym next…
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.…
West Kelowna’s Iron Energy aims to reopen when vaccine proof no longer required
Iron Energy Gym is hoping to reopen its doors once the proof of vaccination order…
B.C. health authorities watching for COVID-19 spike after mask mandates lifted
As B.C. is set to remove mask mandates tomorrow, health authorities are watching for COVID-19…
This year’s summer camps in B.C. won’t have COVID restrictions
Parents can start planning to send their children to summer camp this summer, as COVID-19…
Long-term care visits almost back to normal in B.C.
B.C. residents can go back long-term care centres to visit their family members and loved…
Participants needed for TRU study on impact of COVID restrictions in care homes
A research team at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops has been busy collecting data as…
West Kelowna gym handed 21 tickets from Interior Health for public health order violations
Interior Health has issued 21 tickets to a West Kelowna gym for each day the…
PANDEMIC SNAPSHOT: How other provinces, countries are changing or even lifting restrictions
While provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has said she may ease restrictions prior to…
West Kelowna gym fined for defying health order not giving up fight
The owners of a West Kelowna gym continue to battle health and city officials while…
Defiant West Kelowna gym’s $2,300 fine already paid for by fundraiser
A West Kelowna gym that refuses to shut its doors in violation of public health…
Going for a swim at a municipal pool? Be sure you have proof of vaccination in Okanagan, Kamloops
As of today, anyone wanting to go for a dip at their local municipal swimming…
New COVID-19 restrictions expected tomorrow as B.C. case counts surge
More COVID-19 measures are coming tomorrow as cases rise in B.C. Health officials are monitoring…
Not all restrictions for residents in Interior Health have been lifted
While the B.C. Vaccine Card is now being phased in and some restrictions have been…
B.C.’s COVID ‘circuit breaker’ ends after long weekend, but public health restrictions will be gradually eased
While the province made it clear today the “circuit breaker” lockdown rules imposed six weeks…
B.C. RCMP to step up COVID-19 road checks for May long weekend
As the Victoria Day long weekend approaches, RCMP in B.C. are planning to increase their…
Kelowna group promoting fake medical exemption cards for masks
A Kelowna Facebook group against COVID-19 public health orders is sharing information on the use…
Potential Kelowna school trustee candidate promotes anti-COVID-19 restrictions
A Kelowna woman vying for a seat on the Central Okanagan Public Schools Board of…