News Items tag as: masks

Recycling program for single-use masks coming to B.C. Interior
February 19, 2021 - 7:30 AM

A new program to recycle single-use masks and respirators will soon be expanded from the Lower Mainland to the rest of B.C., with plans to begin in the Interior only weeks away.
Stiff fine for anti-mask protest organizer in Salmon Arm
November 30, 2020 - 3:17 PM

The organizer of a protest against the current COVID-19 public health measures in Salmon Arm this past weekend is facing a big fine.
Kamloops grocery story turns unwanted anti-mask leaflet into fundraiser for COVID-19 relief
November 27, 2020 - 11:46 AM

A Kamloops grocery store received an unwanted leaflet promoting an anti-mask group yesterday.
Police identify woman alleged to have spit on Penticton liquor store employee in mask wearing dispute
November 26, 2020 - 11:17 AM

RCMP have identified the woman accused of assault for spitting on an employee at a Penticton liquor store this past weekend in a dispute over wearing a mask.
iN VIDEO: Police looking for woman who spat at Penticton liquor store worker when asked to wear mask
November 23, 2020 - 10:30 AM

Police are looking for a Penticton woman after she allegedly spat on a liquor store employee and damaged their phone when asked to wear a mask.
B.C. court rejects parents' attempt to force masks on school children
October 14, 2020 - 4:30 PM

Two Lower Mainland parents have lost in their effort to stop schools from re-opening without mandatory mask policies in place.
‘Talk about commie intimidation, eh?’ woman says when asked to wear mask in Kelowna store
September 19, 2020 - 7:18 PM

A recent encounter at the Kelowna LUSH store has gone viral, highlighting yet another conflict between those who are working in the service industry and people who are struggling to adhere to policy aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19.
B.C. Transit handing out free masks in Kelowna
August 24, 2020 - 10:58 AM

If you're in need of a face covering, today is your chance to snag one for free.
Masks mandatory for Kamloops Planet Fitness members starting this weekend
July 27, 2020 - 10:37 AM

A Kamloops gym updated its COVID-19 policy and will now require members to pack an extra item in their gym bag.
Canadian Olympian posts social media plea to wear masks
July 20, 2020 - 2:15 PM

One of Canada’s most decorated Olympians has taken to social media to join the call for public mask wearing.
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