West Kelowna, the Central Okanagan Regional Unit, Peachland and the Central Okanagan School District have closed playgrounds.
The sports, tennis and pickleball courts in West Kelowna will be closed until further notice. Parks and trails remain open, however, as a reminder to use social distancing.
Peachland also urges the public not to use public benches, picnic tables, and other hardscape surfaces.
The Two Eagles Golf Course is closed to the public.
The Shannon Lake Golf Course is closed until further notice.
The COIVD-19 pandemic is causing more stores to close as people are urged to stay home.
EB Games Canada has closed its stores. However, people can order online at EBGames.ca.
Winners, HomeSense and Marks are closed.
The Home Depot will remain open at reduced times and will now close at 6 p.m.
London drugstores are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. only to seniors and people with disabilities, and closed at 9 p.m. on weekdays
For the time being, regular opening times are on the weekends. London Drugs has set up a dedicated resource to help seniors face-to-face. Caregivers and family members can email SupportSeniors@LondonDrugs.com if they know a family member who may be isolated and in dire need of essential items or medication.
Value Village retail locations will be closed until April 6th.
Home Hardware in West Kelowna introduced no-touch shopping. Customers can order online at homehardware.ca and go to the store when they contact us. Call the store from the parking lot and the staff will put the items in their trunk.
The Westside Canadian Tire Store is open at reduced hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the auto center is closed.
Byland’s Garden Center will be closed to the public until the end of March, but will process orders by phone or email that can be picked up outside of the store.
TD Bank closed some branches during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the branch at 501-2330 Highway 97 is open at certain times – closed Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday.
Residents who did not receive an ID for the Okanagan Regional Library to access materials online prior to branch closings can register for an e-card at orl.bc.ca/using-the-library/E-card-station. Registration for new members only.
Personal service facilities such as hairdressers, nail beauticians, spas and tattoo shops will be closed by order of the provincial health officer.
Dr. Bonnie Henry also ordered restaurants to dine near guests and only switch to take-out and delivery services.
When ordering, some restaurants were completely closed including Wings West Kelowna, Lost Horn Mediterranean Grill, Blu Saffron Bistro, 19 Okanagan Grill on Two Eagles Golf Course, and golf courses on Shannon Lake Golf Course
Other restaurants have adapted to pick up and delivery.
Kelly O’Bryan’s offers discounts for roadside pickup or delivery between 12pm and 8pm. Customers can also add singles beer, coolers, and cider to their order.
Il Mercato Social Kitchen offers take-away and delivery from 4pm to 8pm and can also deliver wine to order.
Bamboo Chopsticks, Kojo Sushi, Original Joes, Indian and Nepalese Everest Restaurant, Ginza Sushi, Sammy Js Grill and Bar, West Sakura Teriyaki, Mr. Mozzarella Pizza and Wings, and Murrays Pizza offer pickup and delivery.
Pizzamoreh offers a drive-through pick-up window on dispatchninja.com for take-away or delivery. People can also order alcoholic beverages with their meal.
Bliss Bakery has closed its Peachland and Carrington locations, but the kitchen on Stevens Road is still open for takeout, including breads and desserts, frozen soups and entrees
According to the Peachland Chamber of Commerce, Ship’s Ahoy, Dragon Lotus, A&W and Subway are offered. Peachland Sushi, Basil Leaf, and Murray’s Pizza offer take-out and delivery. All other Peachland restaurants are closed.
