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Okanagan coming together against the Israeli-Palestinian war
As the war in Israel and Palestine rages, Jewish, Palestinian and Middle Eastern communities in…
Summerland’s Christmas Express, the ultimate holiday experience
The Kettle Valley Steam Railway’s Christmas Express will be hosting another year of Holiday magic…
How some Okanagan wineries are tackling climate change
Climate change presents a whole host of issues for the Okanagan’s wine industry. From extreme…
What you need to know about heat pumps
TORONTO – The federal government has ramped up financial support to help transition homeowners away…
Kelowna BC United candidate will be selected at the end of the month
Members of the BC United Party for the Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream riding will be selecting a…
Vast digital trove of recordings by Canadian literature greats nears completion
EDMONTON – Jason Camlot was chatting with his new boss in the English department of…
Mayor of Kamloops: Yes to tiny houses, but not without wrap-around-services
The City of Kelowna is moving ahead with plans to build 120 tiny homes to…
The unanticipated issues of the Thompson-Okanagan’s unhoused community
The Okanagan’s unhoused community faces many more issues than just having to find clothes, food,…
How do Thompson-Okanagan wildlife survive every winter?
With snow predicted in the coming weeks, animals of the Thompson-Okanagan will need to hunker…
New historical book on wild horses features work by late Logan Lake cowboy
The legacy of a Logan Lake cowboy who died of lung cancer in July of…
Despite intervention, Thompson-Okanagan home prices won’t come down any time soon
Despite all the efforts of various levels of government to get more homes built faster…
B.C. conditions are magic for mushrooms in bumper season for fungi, tasty and toxic
VANCOUVER – Mushrooms large and small, tasty and toxic, are popping up across British Columbia…
Live updates | Israeli warplanes hit refugee camps in Gaza Strip, killing scores
Israeli airstrikes hit two refugee camps in the central Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing scores…
A day in the life of a Kelowna burlesque dancer
Being a burlesque dancer in Kelowna can seem daunting, but Tina Bo’bina has mastered the…
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…
Instead of a starter home, why not a starter trailer park in Salmon Arm or Summerland?
Many people are struggling these days to get their foot in the door of the…
Cutting back on spending and waste, one stitch at a time
TORONTO – Mending clothes was a regular part of growing up for Anna-Marie Janzen, who…
Many veterinarians in Canada are facing extreme burnout and declining mental health
Veterinarians in Canada say they are experiencing extreme burnout and plummeting mental health due to…
Kevin Acton selected to represent BC United in 2024
BC United has chosen Lumby’s Mayor Kevin Acton to be their candidate in Vernon-Lumby for…
Summerland votes down new aquatic centre
Summerland residents voted ‘no’ to the proposal for a $50 million aquatic centre. The district…
Getting to know Kelowna Centre’s first aspiring candidate
Kelowna Centre now has its first nominee for BC United Party. Michael Humer worked as…
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,…
Check out these sensory-friendly Christmas events for Okanagan, Kamloops kids with autism
Christmas is around the corner with all its busy crowds, bright lights and music and…