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11.12.2020 / 04:41

South Okanagan pastor questions COVID-19 vaccines

A pastor at a South Okanagan church has sent out an email to his congregation – warning his parishioners about taking a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a local media report.

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Coronavirus: 83 new cases announced for Interior Health region

coronavirus cases for the Interior Health region on Tuesday.Along with the 83 overnight cases, health officials also said there are 535 active cases within the region, 18 of which are in hospital, including four in critical care.The number of deaths from COVID-19 within Interior Health remained at three. ‘Like nothing I have felt before’: B.C.

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Okanagan Skaha school district releases back-to-school safety plan

School District 67’s plan calls for an orientation week, Sept. 8-11, with schools fully in session on Sept.

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Okanagan wineries donate $10,000 to United Way coronavirus relief fund

Four Okanagan wineries have raised and donated $10,000 which has been given to United Way’s COVID-19 Relief Fund.50th Parallel Estate, The Vibrant Vine, River Stone Estate Winery and the Oliver Twist Winery all contributed to the fund.The funds were raised through a program at local liquor stores, where $1 from every wine purchase was donated.“50th Parallel Estate owners Curtis and Sheri-Lee Krouzel were thrilled to be able to contribute over half of the total raised through sales of their award winning wines,” United Way staff said in a release.

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Okanagan winery employee tests positive for COVID-19; business temporarily closed

South Okanagan has temporarily closed its doors after learning that an employee tested positive for COVID-19.Poplar Grove Winery, located on the Naramata Bench near Penticton, said it will be closed until Monday, July 20, after being notified of the positive test on Thursday.The winery said the restaurant employee wasn’t showing any symptoms and wore a mask and gloves while at work, but that the tasting room and restaurant were immediately shut down upon receiving the news.

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Penticton, B.C., city council to host special meeting for beach booze bylaw

Penticton? You’ll have to wait until Wednesday to see if it’s OK to pack a bottle of your favourite chardonnay, cider or beer to select parks and beaches.On Tuesday, city council voted to hold a special meeting on Wednesday afternoon to vote on a bylaw allowing alcohol consumption at select public spaces.The bylaw would extend a pilot project that allowed public drinking and ran from June 4 to July 3. The pilot was subject to review, with that review taking place Tuesday.

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Breweries for it, but IHA against booze on beach project in Penticton

Wednesday, June 3, and ended Saturday, July 4, will be back before city council this week.On Tuesday, the city will review the project, though city staff will recommend that it be allowed to continue until Oct. 15.City staff in #Penticton are recommending @cityofpenticton extend the bylaw allowing public drinking in designated spaces for the rest of summer.

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Okanagan connection leads to large N95 mask donation from school in China

Donations are pouring in, including from overseas, after the organization representing primary care providers in the South Okanagan issued a public appeal for personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Coronavirus: Due to lack of equipment, South Okanagan fire department won’t answer medical calls

A small fire department in the South Okanagan says it won’t be responding to medical-related calls due to a lack of personal protective equipment.

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