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Black Press Media鈥檚 Josh Piercey has got the rundown of the top headlines from across the Okanagan this week.
B.C. reopening gyms, fitness on Thursday with COVID-19 precautions
B.C.鈥檚 yoga studios, gyms and group spaces for fitness and dance are allowed to reopen as of Jan. 20 with ventilation and spacing precautions, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday.
Indoor fitness facilities will have to provide a minimum 2.5 metre by 2.5 metre space, and will not be allowed to use fans or heaters. Participants will have to wear masks unless they are actually working out, and even there Henry said they are recommended if possible.
Woman found dead in 麻豆精选 warned that she may be murdered days before
The woman who was found dead at the Glenmore dog park on Jan. 16, posted a call for help shortly before her body was discovered, according to a friend.
鈥淪he literally posted 鈥榠f I wind up dead it is 鈥榗ause of this guy鈥� 鈥� said Matt Kennedy, a friend from Austyn Godfrey鈥檚 hometown of Kingston, Ontario.
Kennedy said that she had posted the story on her Instagram page. She also posted screenshots of messages between her and the 鈥榞uy鈥� that she was concerned about.
Salmon Arm couple share passion for plant-based food at new bistro
Tyson Still and Theresa Payton are passionate about plant-based foods, and they look forward to sharing their culinary creations, accompanied by friendly conversation, at their newly opened Stillfood Bistro and Cappuccino Bar.
The couple opened the doors of their new business at 371 Alexander St. (formerly the Dolce Bistro and Cappuccino Bar) on Wednesday, Jan 12, and were both impressed by the welcome they received.
鈥淭he community is so accepting of new businesses opening up and it鈥檚 so welcoming鈥�,鈥� said Still.
Unvaccinated B.C. man forced to quarantine after 10-minute chat with U.S. border agents
An unvaccinated Abbotsford man has been quarantined for 14 days after talking to US border agents on Wednesday (Jan. 12) for about 10 minutes but not actually visiting the country.
Michele Matteazzi, a local realtor, is now questioning whether common sense is applied to situations such as his at the border.
Old-growth protesters block highway in Revelstoke
It was a nervous scene on a portion at the intersection of Victoria Rd. and the Trans-Canada Highway on Jan. 14, as old-growth logging protesters, blocked the area.
Roughly 30 activists, most of whom were in their 20鈥檚, intermittently blocked the Trans-Canada Highway at the lights just past the Revelstoke Suspension Bridge.
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