Despite an indefinite suspension of in-classroom instruction, several hundred Okanagan students did head to class on Monday
Videos
-
Despite an indefinite suspension of in-classroom instruction, several hundred Okanagan students did head to class on Monday
02:34 | April 6, 2020
-
“A lot of people have just put on the pause button,”: Fewer Okanagan residents list homes for sale amid pandemic
01:54 | May 6, 2020
-
“This is ridiculous, this is taking too long,” Peachland’s mayor echoes calls for highway upgrades following deadly crash on Drought Hill.
02:21 | May 5, 2020
-
“It was always a dream to have my own store,” Summerland business owner shuts down store permanently due to pandemic and not being able pay rent
02:33 | April 30, 2020
-
Gas prices jump by 16 cents per litre at many gas stations in the Okanagan
02:42 | April 29, 2020
-
Many Okanagan couples forced to postpone their weddings amid pandemic
02:24 | April 28, 2020
-
Concerns and questions are being raised around the City of Kelowna’s priorities when it comes to protecting heritage sites
02:25 | April 23, 2020
-
A nearly 150-year-old building in Kelowna is likely a write-off after an overnight fire
02:24 | April 22, 2020
-
Salvation Army in Central Okanagan seeing spike in people accessing its services
02:22 | April 21, 2020
-
Longtime care aides at Okanagan long term care facilities say working during the pandemic has the been most stressful and difficult time of their careers
02:17 | April 17, 2020
-
‘It felt very critical to us to act on this immediately’: Penticton company provides virtual therapy to children with special needs
02:40 | April 16, 2020
-
Pandemic taking emotional toll on residents of long term care homes in the Okanagan as many facilities implement lockdown measures
02:34 | April 14, 2020
-
Concerns grow over the toll the pandemic will have on small Okanagan wineries, some of which may not survive the current climate
02:27 | April 8, 2020
-
Families being urged to only have one member shop, if at all possible, to prevent spread of coronavirus.
02:16 | April 3, 2020
-
The Central Okanagan Food Bank is making an urgent appeal for donations as it sees record number of people reaching out for help
02:07 | April 2, 2020
-
A Kelowna teen is urging everyone to follow pandemic orders after witnessing the devastation first hand in Italy
02:11 | April 1, 2020
-
B.C. government makes parking free at hospitals and other healthcare facilities after public outrage
02:18 | March 30, 2020
-
Okanagan photographers jump on board a photo fundraiser sweeping North America amid pandemic
02:09 | March 26, 2020
-
Animal adoptions take big hit amid pandemic, SPCA urges public to consider adopting an animal
02:12 | March 25, 2020
-
Doctors switch to phone and virtual appointments to help curb the spread of the coronavirus
02:01 | March 25, 2020
-
Kelowna Mayor announces the closure of all playgrounds, vows to close more public spaces if people continue to ignore social distancing protocols
02:02 | March 23, 2020
-
Cancer patients who lose all their hair while undergoing chemotherapy can access wigs at the Southern Interior Rotary Lodge in Kelowna
02:54 | March 18, 2020
-
Food Banks Change Procedures
02:17 | March 13, 2020
-
Coronavirus Impacts on Okanagan Tourism
02:22 | March 12, 2020
-
An alleged arsonist in Kelowna may be found not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder
02:23 | March 9, 2020
-
The Southern Interior Rotary Lodge in Kelowna not only offers cancer patients a place to stay while getting treatment but also offers much needed peer support
02:50 | March 4, 2020
-
Experts predict that the Central Okanagan’s population will grow by 64,000 people by 2040
02:31 | February 19, 2020
-
New homes in Kelowna expected to cost more due to new development cost charges
02:16 | February 17, 2020
-
Central Okanagan School Board reduces fee increase recommendation to ride school bus
02:12 | February 13, 2020
-
Major hurdle cleared in the construction project of a new city hall in West Kelowna
02:27 | February 12, 2020
-
Kelowna firefighter back to work after two-and-a-half years and 13 surgeries following serious injuries sustained while fighting fire
02:20 | February 11, 2020
-
Despite an indefinite suspension of in-classroom instruction, several hundred Okanagan students did head to class on Monday
02:34 | April 6, 2020
-
“A lot of people have just put on the pause button,”: Fewer Okanagan residents list homes for sale amid pandemic
01:54 | May 6, 2020
-
“This is ridiculous, this is taking too long,” Peachland’s mayor echoes calls for highway upgrades following deadly crash on Drought Hill.
02:21 | May 5, 2020
-
“It was always a dream to have my own store,” Summerland business owner shuts down store permanently due to pandemic and not being able pay rent
02:33 | April 30, 2020
-
Gas prices jump by 16 cents per litre at many gas stations in the Okanagan
02:42 | April 29, 2020
-
Many Okanagan couples forced to postpone their weddings amid pandemic
02:24 | April 28, 2020
-
Concerns and questions are being raised around the City of Kelowna’s priorities when it comes to protecting heritage sites
02:25 | April 23, 2020
-
A nearly 150-year-old building in Kelowna is likely a write-off after an overnight fire
02:24 | April 22, 2020
-
Salvation Army in Central Okanagan seeing spike in people accessing its services
02:22 | April 21, 2020
-
Longtime care aides at Okanagan long term care facilities say working during the pandemic has the been most stressful and difficult time of their careers
02:17 | April 17, 2020
-
‘It felt very critical to us to act on this immediately’: Penticton company provides virtual therapy to children with special needs
02:40 | April 16, 2020
-
Pandemic taking emotional toll on residents of long term care homes in the Okanagan as many facilities implement lockdown measures
02:34 | April 14, 2020
-
Concerns grow over the toll the pandemic will have on small Okanagan wineries, some of which may not survive the current climate
02:27 | April 8, 2020
-
Families being urged to only have one member shop, if at all possible, to prevent spread of coronavirus.
02:16 | April 3, 2020
-
The Central Okanagan Food Bank is making an urgent appeal for donations as it sees record number of people reaching out for help
02:07 | April 2, 2020
-
A Kelowna teen is urging everyone to follow pandemic orders after witnessing the devastation first hand in Italy
02:11 | April 1, 2020
-
B.C. government makes parking free at hospitals and other healthcare facilities after public outrage
02:18 | March 30, 2020
-
Okanagan photographers jump on board a photo fundraiser sweeping North America amid pandemic
02:09 | March 26, 2020
-
Animal adoptions take big hit amid pandemic, SPCA urges public to consider adopting an animal
02:12 | March 25, 2020
-
Doctors switch to phone and virtual appointments to help curb the spread of the coronavirus
02:01 | March 25, 2020
-
Kelowna Mayor announces the closure of all playgrounds, vows to close more public spaces if people continue to ignore social distancing protocols
02:02 | March 23, 2020
-
Cancer patients who lose all their hair while undergoing chemotherapy can access wigs at the Southern Interior Rotary Lodge in Kelowna
02:54 | March 18, 2020
-
Food Banks Change Procedures
02:17 | March 13, 2020
-
Coronavirus Impacts on Okanagan Tourism
02:22 | March 12, 2020
-
An alleged arsonist in Kelowna may be found not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder
02:23 | March 9, 2020
-
The Southern Interior Rotary Lodge in Kelowna not only offers cancer patients a place to stay while getting treatment but also offers much needed peer support
02:50 | March 4, 2020
-
Experts predict that the Central Okanagan’s population will grow by 64,000 people by 2040
02:31 | February 19, 2020
-
New homes in Kelowna expected to cost more due to new development cost charges
02:16 | February 17, 2020
-
Central Okanagan School Board reduces fee increase recommendation to ride school bus
02:12 | February 13, 2020
-
Major hurdle cleared in the construction project of a new city hall in West Kelowna
02:27 | February 12, 2020
-
Kelowna firefighter back to work after two-and-a-half years and 13 surgeries following serious injuries sustained while fighting fire
02:20 | February 11, 2020
Despite an indefinite suspension of in-classroom instruction, several hundred Okanagan students did head to class on Monday
Description
April 6, 2020
While thousands of students across the Okanagan do their learning from home amid the pandemic, several hundred returned to classrooms today. That's because school districts are opening up designated schools to children of essential services workers. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.
-
Despite an indefinite suspension of in-classroom instruction, several hundred Okanagan students did head to class on Monday02:34 | April 6, 2020 -
“A lot of people have just put on the pause button,”: Fewer Okanagan residents list homes for sale amid pandemic01:54 | May 6, 2020 -
“This is ridiculous, this is taking too long,” Peachland’s mayor echoes calls for highway upgrades following deadly crash on Drought Hill.02:21 | May 5, 2020 -
“It was always a dream to have my own store,” Summerland business owner shuts down store permanently due to pandemic and not being able pay rent02:33 | April 30, 2020 -
Gas prices jump by 16 cents per litre at many gas stations in the Okanagan02:42 | April 29, 2020 -
Many Okanagan couples forced to postpone their weddings amid pandemic02:24 | April 28, 2020 -
Concerns and questions are being raised around the City of Kelowna’s priorities when it comes to protecting heritage sites02:25 | April 23, 2020 -
A nearly 150-year-old building in Kelowna is likely a write-off after an overnight fire02:24 | April 22, 2020 -
Salvation Army in Central Okanagan seeing spike in people accessing its services02:22 | April 21, 2020 -
Longtime care aides at Okanagan long term care facilities say working during the pandemic has the been most stressful and difficult time of their careers02:17 | April 17, 2020 -
‘It felt very critical to us to act on this immediately’: Penticton company provides virtual therapy to children with special needs02:40 | April 16, 2020 -
Pandemic taking emotional toll on residents of long term care homes in the Okanagan as many facilities implement lockdown measures02:34 | April 14, 2020 -
Concerns grow over the toll the pandemic will have on small Okanagan wineries, some of which may not survive the current climate02:27 | April 8, 2020 -
Families being urged to only have one member shop, if at all possible, to prevent spread of coronavirus.02:16 | April 3, 2020 -
The Central Okanagan Food Bank is making an urgent appeal for donations as it sees record number of people reaching out for help02:07 | April 2, 2020 -
A Kelowna teen is urging everyone to follow pandemic orders after witnessing the devastation first hand in Italy02:11 | April 1, 2020 -
B.C. government makes parking free at hospitals and other healthcare facilities after public outrage02:18 | March 30, 2020 -
Okanagan photographers jump on board a photo fundraiser sweeping North America amid pandemic02:09 | March 26, 2020 -
Animal adoptions take big hit amid pandemic, SPCA urges public to consider adopting an animal02:12 | March 25, 2020 -
Doctors switch to phone and virtual appointments to help curb the spread of the coronavirus02:01 | March 25, 2020 -
Kelowna Mayor announces the closure of all playgrounds, vows to close more public spaces if people continue to ignore social distancing protocols02:02 | March 23, 2020 -
Cancer patients who lose all their hair while undergoing chemotherapy can access wigs at the Southern Interior Rotary Lodge in Kelowna02:54 | March 18, 2020 -
Food Banks Change Procedures02:17 | March 13, 2020 -
Coronavirus Impacts on Okanagan Tourism02:22 | March 12, 2020 -
An alleged arsonist in Kelowna may be found not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder02:23 | March 9, 2020 -
The Southern Interior Rotary Lodge in Kelowna not only offers cancer patients a place to stay while getting treatment but also offers much needed peer support02:50 | March 4, 2020 -
Experts predict that the Central Okanagan’s population will grow by 64,000 people by 204002:31 | February 19, 2020 -
New homes in Kelowna expected to cost more due to new development cost charges02:16 | February 17, 2020 -
Central Okanagan School Board reduces fee increase recommendation to ride school bus02:12 | February 13, 2020 -
Major hurdle cleared in the construction project of a new city hall in West Kelowna02:27 | February 12, 2020 -
Kelowna firefighter back to work after two-and-a-half years and 13 surgeries following serious injuries sustained while fighting fire02:20 | February 11, 2020
-
Despite an indefinite suspension of in-classroom instruction, several hundred Okanagan students did head to class on Monday02:34 | April 6, 2020
-
“A lot of people have just put on the pause button,”: Fewer Okanagan residents list homes for sale amid pandemic01:54 | May 6, 2020
-
“This is ridiculous, this is taking too long,” Peachland’s mayor echoes calls for highway upgrades following deadly crash on Drought Hill.02:21 | May 5, 2020
-
“It was always a dream to have my own store,” Summerland business owner shuts down store permanently due to pandemic and not being able pay rent02:33 | April 30, 2020
-
Gas prices jump by 16 cents per litre at many gas stations in the Okanagan02:42 | April 29, 2020
-
Many Okanagan couples forced to postpone their weddings amid pandemic02:24 | April 28, 2020
-
Concerns and questions are being raised around the City of Kelowna’s priorities when it comes to protecting heritage sites02:25 | April 23, 2020
-
A nearly 150-year-old building in Kelowna is likely a write-off after an overnight fire02:24 | April 22, 2020
-
Salvation Army in Central Okanagan seeing spike in people accessing its services02:22 | April 21, 2020
-
Longtime care aides at Okanagan long term care facilities say working during the pandemic has the been most stressful and difficult time of their careers02:17 | April 17, 2020
-
‘It felt very critical to us to act on this immediately’: Penticton company provides virtual therapy to children with special needs02:40 | April 16, 2020
-
Pandemic taking emotional toll on residents of long term care homes in the Okanagan as many facilities implement lockdown measures02:34 | April 14, 2020
-
Concerns grow over the toll the pandemic will have on small Okanagan wineries, some of which may not survive the current climate02:27 | April 8, 2020
-
Families being urged to only have one member shop, if at all possible, to prevent spread of coronavirus.02:16 | April 3, 2020
-
The Central Okanagan Food Bank is making an urgent appeal for donations as it sees record number of people reaching out for help02:07 | April 2, 2020
-
A Kelowna teen is urging everyone to follow pandemic orders after witnessing the devastation first hand in Italy02:11 | April 1, 2020
-
B.C. government makes parking free at hospitals and other healthcare facilities after public outrage02:18 | March 30, 2020
-
Okanagan photographers jump on board a photo fundraiser sweeping North America amid pandemic02:09 | March 26, 2020
-
Animal adoptions take big hit amid pandemic, SPCA urges public to consider adopting an animal02:12 | March 25, 2020
-
Doctors switch to phone and virtual appointments to help curb the spread of the coronavirus02:01 | March 25, 2020
-
Kelowna Mayor announces the closure of all playgrounds, vows to close more public spaces if people continue to ignore social distancing protocols02:02 | March 23, 2020
-
Cancer patients who lose all their hair while undergoing chemotherapy can access wigs at the Southern Interior Rotary Lodge in Kelowna02:54 | March 18, 2020
-
Food Banks Change Procedures02:17 | March 13, 2020
-
Coronavirus Impacts on Okanagan Tourism02:22 | March 12, 2020
-
An alleged arsonist in Kelowna may be found not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder02:23 | March 9, 2020
-
The Southern Interior Rotary Lodge in Kelowna not only offers cancer patients a place to stay while getting treatment but also offers much needed peer support02:50 | March 4, 2020
-
Experts predict that the Central Okanagan’s population will grow by 64,000 people by 204002:31 | February 19, 2020
-
New homes in Kelowna expected to cost more due to new development cost charges02:16 | February 17, 2020
-
Central Okanagan School Board reduces fee increase recommendation to ride school bus02:12 | February 13, 2020
-
Major hurdle cleared in the construction project of a new city hall in West Kelowna02:27 | February 12, 2020
-
Kelowna firefighter back to work after two-and-a-half years and 13 surgeries following serious injuries sustained while fighting fire02:20 | February 11, 2020
Despite an indefinite suspension of in-classroom instruction, several hundred Okanagan students did head to class on Monday
Description
April 6, 2020
While thousands of students across the Okanagan do their learning from home amid the pandemic, several hundred returned to classrooms today. That's because school districts are opening up designated schools to children of essential services workers. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.
National News
-
Bono, Jennifer Aniston & Reese Witherspoon: Top 3 TMS Canadian exclusives of 20252:469 hours ago -
Poilievre says his focus will remain on affordability for Canadians in 202626:4710 hours ago -
The AI shift: How advancements are disrupting the job market and the way we interact21:5812 hours ago -
The major world elections to watch in 20262:5622 hours ago -
What N.L. has learned after its devastating wildfire season2:2922 hours ago -
What are Carney’s challenges, plans for 2026?2:1222 hours ago -
Deadly California storm brings torrential rain, catastrophic floods1:4922 hours ago -
Global National: Dec. 2522:0022 hours ago -
Mark Carney talks U.S. trade and pipelines in end of year interview21:581 day ago -
King Charles shares 2025 Christmas message: Remembers ‘courage and sacrifice’ of war veterans10:001 day ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Christmas spirit returns to Bethlehem amid fragile Gaza ceasefire1:582 days ago -
India launches BlueBird Block-2 satellite in major commercial space mission1:022 days ago -
Libya’s military chief, 7 others killed in Turkey plane crash1:382 days ago -
‘Greenland’s a big deal’: Trump says U.S. needs to have it1:223 days ago -
Bondi Beach shooting: Gunmen planned attack for months, police say1:584 days ago -
Car bomb kills Russian general Fanil Sarvarov in Moscow2:084 days ago -
National tribute held 1 week since the Bondi Beach mass-shooting2:014 days ago -
German engineer makes history as 1st wheelchair user to go to space0:455 days ago -
Epstein files: At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage, including Trump’s photo2:105 days ago -
How US strikes against ISIS in Syria have put renewed attention on terrorist group2:206 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
What are Carney’s challenges, plans for 2026?2:1222 hours ago -
Global National: Dec. 2522:0022 hours ago -
Global National: Dec. 2422:172 days ago -
Global National: Dec 2322:083 days ago -
Global National: Dec. 2222:044 days ago -
Global National: Dec. 2122:055 days ago -
Global National: Dec. 2021:526 days ago -
Global National: Dec. 1922:147 days ago -
Global National: Dec. 1821:191 week ago -
‘They came to us,’ Carney says on Conservative MPs crossing the floor2:531 week ago
Trending
Canada
-
5th Project Gaslight guilty plea sends Edmonton man to prison1:422 days ago -
Business Matters: Holiday spending climbs across Canada2:302 days ago -
The Calgary communities seeing effects of citywide rezoning the most and least2:033 days ago -
Deadly bat fungus ‘white-nose syndrome’ found in Alberta2:242 days ago -
Addressing the holiday impact on mental well-being1:362 days ago -
Carney picks Mark Wiseman as Canada’s new U.S. ambassador2:224 days ago -
Flood damage assessment in Abbotsford1:545 days ago -
Early speculation that Alberta is headed towards an election in 20262:065 days ago -
Court battle between chief candidates reveals $1.6M in questionable payments at Little Grand Rapids2:235 days ago -
CUSMA review: Canada-U.S. to begin in January11:255 days ago
U.S. News
-
How Trump is putting U.S. election integrity under pressure ahead of 2026 midterms2:282 days ago -
Epstein files: 3 Canadians mentioned in latest document release2:022 days ago -
Frozen Yukon and soaked California: Brutal weather hit before Christmas1:552 days ago -
Body of missing 9-year-old California girl found in Utah, mother arrested on suspicion of murder2:232 days ago -
Business Matters: Jim Beam halting some bourbon production2:283 days ago -
‘Greenland’s a big deal’: Trump says U.S. needs to have it1:223 days ago -
Epstein files: Trump says ‘I don’t like the pictures being shown’ of Bill Clinton, blames Democrats2:394 days ago -
DOJ releases first trove of Epstein files, but with many redacted2:387 days ago -
‘Serious threat’: Rubio on transnational terrorist criminal gangs operating from Venezuela4:161 week ago -
Brown University shooting, MIT professor’s killing suspect found dead, officials say3:321 week ago
Advertisement
World
-
The major world elections to watch in 20262:5622 hours ago -
Pope Leo urges faithful to help the poor in 1st Christmas Eve mass2:402 days ago -
Ukraine open to creating demilitarized zone in new draft peace plan2:102 days ago -
Christmas spirit returns to Bethlehem amid fragile Gaza ceasefire1:582 days ago -
Japanese woman ‘marries’ ChatGPT AI character2:142 days ago -
130 kidnapped schoolchildren returned in Nigeria0:353 days ago -
Bondi Beach shooting: Gunmen planned attack for months, police say1:584 days ago -
China hits EU dairy products with tariffs up to 42.7%, EU says ‘unjustified’1:364 days ago -
‘So much joy’: Spain’s ‘The Fat One’ Christmas lottery spreads riches in wildfire-hit area2:404 days ago -
Israeli cabinet approves new settlements in West Bank0:404 days ago
Politics
-
Poilievre says his focus will remain on affordability for Canadians in 202626:4710 hours ago -
The major world elections to watch in 20262:5622 hours ago -
What are Carney’s challenges, plans for 2026?2:1222 hours ago -
Mark Carney talks U.S. trade and pipelines in end of year interview21:581 day ago -
How Trump is putting U.S. election integrity under pressure ahead of 2026 midterms2:282 days ago -
Epstein files: 3 Canadians mentioned in latest document release2:022 days ago -
Ukraine open to creating demilitarized zone in new draft peace plan2:102 days ago -
US imposes visa bans on Europeans amid deepening row over ‘censorship’1:562 days ago -
Toronto’s Mayor says she’ll put Toronto first, even if it damages a possible re-election bid4:472 days ago -
Year-end interview with Premier Scott Moe (2025) – Part Two5:202 days ago
Health and Wellness
-
Edmonton father dies waiting to see a doctor in hospital E.R.2:0622 hours ago -
Holiday ER closures leave gaps in rural Saskatchewan health care1:432 days ago -
Health Matters: QC hospitals urge residents without severe symptoms to stay home2:342 days ago -
Addressing the holiday impact on mental well-being1:362 days ago -
Health Matters: 4 people hospitalized after Pillsbury Pizza Pops recalled due to E. Coli concerns2:593 days ago -
Healthy Living: health during the holidays4:163 days ago -
A Holiday Health Check- Up5:263 days ago -
AHS pauses bell ringing ceremony for cancer patients at the Stollery1:524 days ago -
Health Matters: New regulations targeting illegal drug chemicals, equipment2:341 week ago -
Flu cases surge across Canada with H3N2 as the dominant strain of the virus1:531 week ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
One of Canada’s 1st convicted terrorists is denied parole1:574 days ago -
Advocacy group fears Manitoba inmate being targeted by jail guards2:127 days ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:021 week ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:512 weeks ago -
Government responds to allegations of widespread fraud at Social Development and Poverty Reduction ministry3:303 weeks ago -
Ontario’s landfill crisis: The cost of inaction2:532 months ago -
Russian snipers using Canadian rifles in Ukraine despite sanctions2:382 months ago -
Canada fails to deport Iranian regime member2:023 months ago -
Police defend handling of information on arrest overseas of wanted B.C. fugitive2:383 months ago -
‘ChatGPT was helping’: Kenyan human trafficking survivor reveals AI role in Myanmar scam centres2:523 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:592 weeks ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:378 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4915 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0519 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2527 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0038 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5740 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1541 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1244 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3838 months ago