pandemic
Kamloops’ annual Santa Claus Parade changing format for COVID-19
Although many beloved events have bit the dust in the wake of COVID-19, the annual…
Behind the scenes of pandemic comedy thriller ‘Outrunners’ filming in Kamloops
A Kamloops-born director and screenwriter was fleeing the big city at the beginning of the…
Okanagan hot tub sellers see huge upswing in sales
Anyone wanting to spend this winter soaking in a new hot tub better be prepared…
COVID-19 case reported at Vernon’s Village Green mall
A confirmed positive COVID-19 case has been reported at Vernon's Village Green Shopping Centre. Staff…
Kamloops author of pandemic children’s books sells 1,000 copies
A Kamloops children’s author has published two books about the pandemic this summer and donated…
Fluevog creates Dr. Henry shoes in two new colours
The Fluevog shoes that pay homage to B.C.'s provincial health officer now come in two…
B.C. Children’s Hospital has a few more things to add to your back-to-school shopping list
This school year is going to look much different than others, and while parents are…
Big White Ski Resort looks to locals to fill jobs for the upcoming ski season
Local workers are going to have to step up to help Big White run smoothly…
Masks now required in Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls starting today
Customers shopping at any TJX Companies Inc. stores now are required to wear a mask.…
At the height of the COVID-19 lockdown, crime in Vernon actually went up
Even though during the early days of the pandemic much of society was closed down,…
Homeschool or public school? B.C. parents facing a dilemma
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in B.C. and public school set to resume, parents…
Kamloops, Okanagan businesses getting backlash from customers over COVID-19 protocols
Before the COVID-19 outbreak, Gail Lawson enjoyed working front desk at Kelowna's Best Western because of…
‘Extreme need’ in B.C. prompts expansion of free COVID-19 mental health services
A virtual mental health service launched to address pandemic related issues in B.C. is now…
Vernon Starbucks location closed as 2 staff await COVID-19 test results
A Vernon Starbucks will be closed for the next 10 days after two staff members…
Another Vernon driving service closes its doors
After 10 years on the road, popular Vernon company Driving Hands has closed its doors…