News Items tag as: KMAPR2020

Local gifts to send your mom this Mother's Day
May 06, 2020 - 6:30 AM

There's an important holiday coming up, and while the pandemic makes celebrating a little harder, it's not impossible.
How anxiety and OCD are complicated by the pandemic
May 04, 2020 - 6:30 AM

As a child, Pierre Frigon was always afraid that there was a ghost in his house. He would obsessively check each room for an hour before he went to bed, or else he wouldn’t be able to sleep.
COVID-19 test available for Okanagan pets
May 03, 2020 - 2:30 PM

The question on many pet owners' minds lately is whether or not their dog or cat is at risk of contacting COVID-19.
Elderly Kamloops couple pays it forward after stranger picks up grocery tab
May 03, 2020 - 12:00 PM

An embarrassing credit card mix-up has led to a chain reaction of good deeds for an elderly Kamloops couple.
Okanagan florists busy during pandemic, some busier than ever
May 02, 2020 - 6:00 PM

While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought hard times onto some local businesses, Okanagan flower shops are busy — some say even busier than ever.
Dr. Bonnie Henry nominated to receive Order of Canada
May 01, 2020 - 7:30 AM

Dr. Bonnie Henry has been recognized for her efforts in the fight against COVID-19 in B.C. with a nomination for the Order of Canada.
Temporary changes to RIH patient drop-off area
April 30, 2020 - 2:47 PM

Royal Inland Hospital is making some temporary changes for how to access the patient drop-off area while work continues on the Patient Care Tower project.
Costcos in Canada not yet demanding masks be worn as in U.S.
April 30, 2020 - 1:52 PM

Canadian Costco shoppers are not expected to wear a mask before they enter a store.
Kamloops eases up on late property tax penalties
April 30, 2020 - 11:32 AM

The City of Kamloops is extending a grace period for property tax filings because of the pandemic but is urging everyone who can pay their taxes on time to do so.
Mostly cloudy weekend in store for Kamloops
April 30, 2020 - 11:06 AM

The first weekend in May looks like it will be mostly cloudy in Kamloops with a chance of showers on Sunday, but things are looking up next week
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THOMPSON: Vice-presidential candidate JD Vance reflects the worst of America
OPINION JD Vance is the Republican candidate for vice president….Donald Trump’s running mate. Yes, it’s JD, without periods…one of many oddities about Vance, including his having three differ

'Nothing like this in the Okanagan': Vernon restaurant a game changer
Perched high in the hills above Vernon the Edge Restaurant and Bar quietly opened its doors last week giving diners some of the best views of any eatery in the region. "There's nothing like this in Vernon," Rencor Investments

Cayman Islands to ask voters whether to ease marijuana laws
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands plans to hold a referendum on whether to turn possession of small amounts of marijuana into a minor offense. Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan said there is widespread support among legisla

Central Okanagan has quietest real estate month since 2012
In the Central Okanagan, there was half the number of single-family homes sold in September compared to the 10-year average. A report from Rennie Intelligence paints a bleak picture of the Central Okanagan real estate market showing a 21% d

News Items tag as: KMAPR2020

Local gifts to send your mom this Mother's Day

How anxiety and OCD are complicated by the pandemic

COVID-19 test available for Okanagan pets

Elderly Kamloops couple pays it forward after stranger picks up grocery tab

Okanagan florists busy during pandemic, some busier than ever

Dr. Bonnie Henry nominated to receive Order of Canada

Temporary changes to RIH patient drop-off area

Costcos in Canada not yet demanding masks be worn as in U.S.

Kamloops eases up on late property tax penalties

Mostly cloudy weekend in store for Kamloops

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