B.c. Coronavirus

• COVID-19: B.C. reports 75 new cases, three more deaths; one in four adults now fully vaccinated

  B.C. has reported 147,346 cases since the pandemic began, while 1,747 people have died.

  Health

  Jun 24, 2021
  
• B.C.’s shuttered churches prompt coronavirus-era theological debate

  Why in B.C. are you allowed to go to a bar or a restaurant or a crowded Walmart, but you can't go to church on Sunday? Michael Smyth tries to find an answer.

  Commentary

  Dec 10, 2020
  
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• Why has B.C. handled the pandemic better than other provinces?

  B.C. has handled the coronavirus pandemic better than Central Canada, experts say. Here's why.

  Health

  Jun 21, 2020
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• Coronavirus: RCMP warn Canadians about CERB fraudsters and scams

  The RCMP urges the public to be watchful for potential frauds and scams.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2020
• Kelowna’s Summer Activity Guide now available online

  The city says due to the coronavirus pandemic, the guide will only be available online and no hard copies will be printed.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2020
• Coronavirus: City of Kelowna says homeless camp to stay despite pandemic

  "We see many more people having to shelter outdoors in our community because our local shelters and correctional facilities have reduced occupancy.”

  Canada

  May 28, 2020
• School District 83: Preparing for return to part-time, in-class learning

  “We would like to acknowledge that these changes may place additional stress on all our students and their families,” staff said in a release.

  Canada

  May 26, 2020
• Coronavirus: Vernon’s 34th annual Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts moved online

  The art gallery says the event has been changed due to health and safety regulations put in place by the provincial health officer.

  Canada

  May 20, 2020
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• Phase 2: Okanagan restaurants eager to resume in-house service

  It's official, Phase 2 of B.C.'s reopening plan has begun and Dr. Bonnie Henry's order that closed restaurants, pubs and wineries has been lifted.

  Canada

  May 19, 2020
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• Coronavirus: NHL exploring resuming league, Kelowna’s Prospera Place could be the answer

  Here in Kelowna, Prospera Place could be an option for the NHL, as the arena was outfitted for national broadcast for the now cancelled Memorial Cup.

  Canada

  May 14, 2020