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Georgina Whitehouse
Storytelling illuminates the world. Georgie is a British reporter, currently living in the
Okanagan. After studying for one year at UBCO, Georgie graduated from the University of
Exeter with a first-class honour’s degree in English with Study in North America. For her, the
Okanagan is an area brimming with possibility and filled with a diverse and lively community.
Through her writing she hopes to shine a light on the people who live here and give voice to
those who’s stories might have been unheard. Culture, art, and community fuel her
interests, as she works to uncover what makes the Okanagan so special.
Celebration of Life ceremony to be held for teen killed in Kelowna
A Kelowna mother has announced the date of her son's funeral following a collision that…
iN PHOTOS: Kelowna manager’s sweet store sculptures getting noticed
A Kelowna Save On Foods employee just won his eighth award for his Coca-Cola and…
Two thirds of BC residents say carbon tax a financial hardship: poll
A recent poll revealed two thirds of British Columbians feel the provincial carbon tax has…
RCMP warn public after attempted sexual assault of child at Kelowna bus stop
Kelowna RCMP have issued a warning after an attempted sexual assault of a child waiting…
Neighbouring communities not happy with Vernon’s move to new pricing system for recreation
The District of Coldstream and two regional district electoral areas have expressed its disappointment with…
The true story of Grand Chief Nicola, told by his descendant
After weeks of searching for an Indigenous historian who could tell me the story of…
For 10,000 UBCO students, dogs remain best friends and best medicine
This canine therapy program not only provides effective stress relief for students, but has also…
Prescribed burns set aside in favour of flame-free mitigation plans in Central Okanagan
Kelowna city council will be meeting with regional Fire Smart groups to discuss future fire…
UBCO study uses gaming strategies to defend city infrastructures
The increasing threat of climate change and natural disasters, alongside the pressing threat of cyber-attacks…
Okanagan and Okanogan: One land, worlds apart
Although they share the same watershed, the international border has made the Okanagan vastly different…
Two people charged in death of North Okanagan child
After an investigation into the death of a child in the North Okanagan, RCMP Southeast…
Small businesses in Thompson-Okanagan want more support after devastating wildfire travel ban
After devastating wildfires this summer some businesses in the Thompson-Okanagan region that depend on tourism are…
New flights between Penticton and Vancouver this winter
Pacific Coastal Airlines has announced the addition of new flights this winter between Penticton and…
Penticton’s Alice the T-Rex is a hit far and wide
Kevin Stone’s 50-foot-long, 17,000-pound stainless steel T-Rex has been a hit with locals and travellers…
Snow on all Thompson-Okanagan mountains but ski season still a few weeks away
Big White has received its first blanket of snow this week but a lot more…
Penticton business takes a swing at virtual golf
If all goes as planned, Okanagan Virtual Golf will open its doors this weekend on…
How some Okanagan wineries are tackling climate change
Climate change presents a whole host of issues for the Okanagan’s wine industry. From extreme…
How do Thompson-Okanagan wildlife survive every winter?
With snow predicted in the coming weeks, animals of the Thompson-Okanagan will need to hunker…
This furry animal will do important conservation work in Vernon, Penticton
Nearly all the Okanagan’s wetlands have been lost to development and urbanization, leading to a…
UBCO offers big cash prize for short story competition
The 26th annual Okanagan Short Story Contest is open again for submissions. The contest is…
Kelowna looking for new ways to offset winter fossil fuel use
The City of Kelowna is working on its ‘Climate Resilient Kelowna Strategy’ for early 2024,…
Body found in Okanagan Lake near West Kelowna
A body was found in Okanagan Lake near West Kelowna late last week. West Kelowna…
Keeping the Nsyilxc?n’ language alive in the Okanagan
Okanagan students will demonstrate their proficiency in the Nsyilxc?n' language this week as part of…
Crime is dropping in downtown Kelowna but on the rise in Rutland: RCMP
There was a 22.3% decrease in calls for service in the Kelowna's downtown compared to a…