Category Archives: Vernon
B.C. COVID update: 53 new cases; four more deaths
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says there were 53 new COVID-19 cases in the province in the past day, bringing the total to 1,174. In the Interior Health region there is five new positives...
Corey Fischer Apr 03, 2020
City of Armstrong updates its response to COVID-19
The City of Armstrong doesn't have any major updates to pass along, but is letting residents know they are providing the best service possible during the COVID outbreak.A city news release said city h...
Apr 03, 2020
Vernon restaurant adds nostalgia items to its take-out menu
In this time of uncertainty, there is nothing like a walk down memory lane to get people thinking a bit more positive.A Vernon-based restaurant company has announced the addition of Olympia Greek Tave...
Apr 03, 2020
White Hearts For VJH shows support for frontline COVID-19 workers
A new campaign has been launched to allow North Okanagan residents to show their appreciation for medical staff and frontline workers at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis.The White Hearts For VJH P...
Apr 03, 2020
Calls to Vernon crisis line increase 20 per cent since COVID outbreak
Calls to the Vernon Crisis Line have increased substantially over the last few weeks, and one reason is the COVID-19 outbreak.The service, which is run by the Canadian Mental Health Association as par...
Apr 03, 2020
PM Trudeau announces $100 million for essential food; talks tough over 3M mask dispute
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced 100 million dollars to make sure Canada's most vulnerable residents are able to get food. The funding will go to organizations like Food Banks Canada and th...
Corey Fischer Apr 03, 2020
City fielding social distancing complaints, but mayor says incidents are 'isolated'
Vernon's mayor says the city is hearing concerns that some residents are not following social distancing rules."I think there are those that are not [following the orders], and there are community mem...
Apr 03, 2020
B.C. COVID update: 55 new cases; six more deaths
British Columbia's death toll from COVID-19 increased by six on Thursday, for a total of 31. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed the grim number, with three in the Vancouver Coastal H...
Corey Fischer Apr 02, 2020
Fitness centres ordered to close by Interior Health
All fitness and training facilities in the Interior Health region have been ordered to shut down immediately. The demand comes from the chief medical health officer (MHO) at Interior Health (IH). The ...
Corey Fischer Apr 02, 2020
District office to remain closed for another month
The District of Coldstream office will remain closed to the public until the end of April. The municipality provided that information in a media release Thursday.The district office has been closed si...
Apr 02, 2020

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