Coronavirus Impact

• Devastated by pandemic, Kelowna tour bus company calling for urgent government help

  Kelowna-based BlueStar Coachlines has a fleet of 26 tour buses. but only two are on the road these days. The rest are sitting idle.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2021
  
• One in 10 B.C. wineries, grape growers at risk of closing due to COVID-19 pandemic: survey

  The report says 83 per cent of wineries and grape growers have been negatively affected.

  Economy

  Oct 2, 2020
  
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• Canadian women are ‘disillusioned and disengaged’ with COVID-19 political response

  Polling shows Canadian women and mothers have little faith in the ability of political leaders to improve things for them, especially during COVID-19, says Mitra Thompson of Ipsos.

  Commentary

  Sep 29, 2020
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• No school bus service for Central Okanagan students in June

  Many bus drivers have been reassigned to help with cleaning duties in schools.

  Education

  May 29, 2020
• Coronavirus: KIJHL intends to apply for financial support

  The league has said it’s had massive financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Sports

  Apr 29, 2020
• Coronavirus: Support continues for those with intellectual disabilities in Saskatchewan

  The COVID-19 pandemic has created more challenges for people living with intellectual disabilities, but supports are still available.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2020
• To flush or not to flush: City of London trying to keep pipes clear amid COVID-19

  With the increase in the number of Londoners at home and a shortage of toilet paper, the City of London is reminding people about what can and can’t be flushed. Barry Orr, a sewage outreach and control inspector with the City of London, tells Global News that they only want to see human waste and...

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2020
• NHL bans business travel outside North America amid coronavirus outbreak

  And if an individual ends up in a location affected by COVID-19 on their own, the league is mandating a two-week quarantine before that person can return to work.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2020
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• Fisheries producers shifting gears to adjust to coronavirus impact on markets 

  The owner of Labrador Gem Seafood had counted on attending Seafood Expo North America in Boston this month, but learned Tuesday the event is being postponed.

  Economy

  Mar 4, 2020