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Canada Day in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - The weather may not be great this weekend but come Canada Day, Tuesday, the sun will be hot and the parks busy as patriotic activities take over the city. The official Canada Day activities, which attract about 30,000 people every year, will kick off at Riverside Park at 7 a.m. Tuesday with a...

Keep your Canada Day long weekend safe

KAMLOOPS – We could all use a refresher on staying alive before we rush out to set up a tent or crack a cold one for the Canada Day festivities. Campers are advised to take note of any change in campfire bans during fire season. Small, contained campfires up to 0.5 metres in diameter are...

20 events to share with Dad this Father’s Day

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Rather than spending Father’s Day at home, there are many events to take Dad to this weekend. No matter what his hobby is – from fishing, to antique cars, rodeos, football and more – there’s an event for each Dad on Sunday, June 15. Weather throughout the region is set to be rainy...

Wet weather won’t stop Kelowna’s weekend of events

KELOWNA – It’s the first busy weekend of the year for events in Kelowna, but those attending the Knox Mountain Hill Climb and Rutland May Days will want to bring jackets and umbrellas. Showers are expected Saturday through Sunday combined with lows of only 8 Celcius, but that won’t stop these two marquee Kelowna events...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The most comprehensive events listings for the Thompson-Okanagan

How far would you travel to see something you really want to see? We bet you would drive at least a couple hours to see a good show at Penticton’s South Okanagan Events Centre, Prospera Place in Kelowna or the Interior Savings Centre in Kamloops or the Performing Arts Centre in Vernon. We bring you...