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Why we remember: The Afghan War and the soldiers from the Okanagan, Kamloops who fought
— This story was originally published in November, 2020 More than 100 soldiers from Kamloops…

Why we remember: The Afghan War and the soldiers from the Okanagan, Kamloops who fought
More than 100 soldiers from Kamloops and the Okanagan were sent overseas to Afghanistan, a…

Remembering unlikely war hero George McLean, his battle at Vimy Ridge and his infamous roots
Vernon resident and Okanagan Indian Band member Freda McLean never knew her grandfather but thinks…

The ghost of former premier W.A.C. Bennett may be haunting his old Kelowna home
The grandson of former premier W.A.C. Bennett believes his spirit may still be found in…

Kelowna’s North End brewery district is going to the dogs
When Rustic Reel opened last summer in what was fast becoming Kelowna’s craft brewery district,…

Kelowna craft brewery uses circus tent to extend patio season
You won't see any carnies in the circus tent a Kelowna craft brewery, only refreshing…

Fall in love with these autumn craft beers in Kamloops, Okanagan
If you're a fan of darker beers and stouts, fall is the best time to…

How Kelowna’s Okanagan Lake bridge stays afloat
We know that the William R. Bennett Bridge across Okanagan Lake has to float —…

COVID-19 exposure at West Kelowna elementary school
There's been a confirmed COVID-19 case at Rose Valley Elementary school, school officials announced today, …

New vegan market opens in West Kelowna
West Kelowna now has a completely vegan-friendly market open at a permanent location. Jennifer Laforge…
Online fundraisers started for family of Lake Country firefighter who died
Following the sudden death of a well-known Lake Country firefighter, the community is rallying to…
Interpretive sites open along Okanagan Rail Trail
Three interpretive sites have been installed on the Okanagan Rail Trail. The construction for three…

Kelowna Remembrance Day ceremony cancelled
Kelowna’s Remembrance Day ceremony has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19. The legion had…

It’s not just COVID making life miserable for long term care residents
There has been such a focus of late on the declining health of residents isolated…

Kelowna’s new top cop offering new approach after past controversies
For everything from apparent acts of brutality to allegations of sexual assault, a dubious record…