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Lack of cash forcing Vernon’s O’Keefe Ranch to close early
Due to its dire financial situation, the Historic O'Keefe Ranch, a popular North Okanagan tourist…
iN VIDEO: Film footage shows Vernon from 90 years ago
A recently unearthed film of the opening of the Vernon airport offers a rare but…
Vernon museum hosting exhibit created to remember residential school survivors
A timely exhibit on Canada’s residential schools will be at the Greater Vernon Museum and…
Penticton Museum’s new exhibit honours syilx language keepers
The late Clara Jack is one of four people being honoured by the Penticton Museum…
Long time Kelowna heritage champion Ursula Surtees has died
Ursula Surtees was the driving force behind the preservation of much of Kelowna’s history from…
Royal B.C. Museum’s marvelous mushroom exhibit opens in Okanagan
Just like mushroom season, there's only a short window to enjoy B.C.'s Marvellous Mushrooms exhibit…
FUN AND FREE: Kamloops Museum offering kid-friendly educational tours
A special opportunity is available to residents looking to learn about the history of Kamloops,…
Historic O’Keefe Ranch near Vernon struck by avian flu
Poultry at the popular North Okanagan museum, the Historic O'Keefe Ranch, have contracted avian flu.…
Kamloops area museum trying to unravel mystery behind a 100-year-old quilt
Something special grabbed the interest of the manager of the museum in Chase, just up…
Sports and crafts dominate full weekend in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - If you’ve had your eye on trying out a new sport, like maybe bubble soccer or wheelchair basketball, this weekend is your chance. Kamloops events for Sports Day in Canada will take place at the Tournament Capital Centre Fieldhouse on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Free activities will include bubble...
Century of grime to be removed from pioneer grave stones
KELOWNA – A new Kelowna workshop will teach you about history and how to properly restore a 100-year-old grave stone at the same time. The Tombstone Preservation Workshop is the brainchild of the Kelowna Museum and will take 20 students to the Pioneer section of the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. With a pail of water...
Local man documents entire CN rail corridor for posterity
KELOWNA – An Okanagan man with a passion for local history has begun work on a video he hopes will preserve the significance of the CN Rail corridor for generations to come. Alan Gatzke spent dozens of hours and thousands of dollars from his own pocket to modify his pickup so it could be used...
Get your fill of culture this weekend
KAMLOOPS - Arts, museums, photography, theatre and music are among the 15 free activities already planned for this weekend as part of the 5th anniversary of Culture Days in Kamloops. From free admission to hands-on workshops and ukuleles to hoop dancing, there will be many activities to help everyone create, celebrate and participate in the...