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Coronavirus
First ‘presumptive’ case of coronavirus in Canada confirmed, officials say B.C.’s risk remains low
Canada has confirmed its first presumptive positive case of the new coronavirus. Dr. Barbara Yaffe,…
Kelowna airport implements coronavirus procedures
On the heels of the World Health Organization announcing a global emergency for the novel…
Kamloops, Okanagan colleges and universities taking precautions amid coronavirus outbreak
Colleges and universities in Kamloops and the Okanagan are intervening with students and staff to…
Central Okanagan school district issues coronavirus precaution for parents
The Central Okanagan school district is warning students, parents and staff who have recently travelled…
Eighth case of coronavirus announced in B.C.
A new case of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has been reported in B.C. "We…
Coronavirus could be influencing Interior Health flu season stats
The COVID-19 novel coronavirus is capturing headlines both locally and around the world and knowledge…
UBC takes precautions against COVID-19 for students studying abroad
In the wake of the coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak, the University of British Columbia campuses…
European spring break trips cancelled by Kamloops school district due to COVID-19
As a precautionary measure, the Kamloops-Thompson School District has cancelled spring break group tours to…
Penticton Tourism braces for COVID-19 impacts
Travel Penticton is getting ready for the negative impacts expected as the COVID-19 virus continues…
Toilet paper frenzy: Kelowna residents clear out store shelves over coronavirus concerns
It was pandemonium in Kelowna’s Costco yesterday, as residents huddled around the toilet paper aisle.…
Thompson Okanagan Bulk Barns suspend refillable container program due to coronavirus
Bulk Barns across Canada have suspended their popular refillable container program due to a deadly…
Kelowna Fan Experience postponed due to COVID-19 concerns
One of the city's most well-loved events is being postponed due to concerns about the…
Over half of B.C. residents concerned about COVID-19 and taking precautions: survey
Concerns about the spread of COVID-19 are on the rise in B.C. with a recent…
National Nordic ski championship planned for Vernon cancelled over coronavirus
A national Nordic ski event planned for Sovereign Lake near Vernon at the end of…
Here’s why people are fighting over the last pack of toilet paper
If you’re perplexed by the panic-buying of toilet paper — which offers no conceivable advantage…