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People are destroying Penticton’s iconic hoodoos
Penticton’s unique hoodoos are a tourist attraction but they might be gone if they aren’t…
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…
Relic from Keremeos’ pioneer days struggles to withstand modern emergencies
Maintaining a 19th century waterwheel at the Grist Mill and Gardens at Keremeos has been…
Construction to start in the summer on redevelopment of Merritt rest stop
Hundreds of travellers continue to stop regularly at the rest area at the junction of…
New provincial rules mean Kelowna to lose 700 short-term rentals
Kelowna city council is being asked to scratch 693 of 1,191 licenced short-term rental units…
Thompson-Okanagan ski resorts to benefit from new ski hill near Coquihalla Summit
Kamloops and Okanagan skiers may not flock to the proposed South Anderson Valley Mountain Ski…
Vernon’s Sovereign Lake Nordic ski club spins millions into BC economy
Vernon’s Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is a major economic driver in the region contributing $5.2…
Kamloops hotels fared better than the Okanagan’s in 2023
Two consecutive years of high occupancy are triggering interest in building more hotels in Kamloops.…
Vernon getting ready to host western regional pickleball championships
Vernon will be host to this summer's 2024 Pickleball Canada Western Regional Championship and now…
iN PHOTOS: Gondola project in North Okanagan takes big step forward
The Okanagan Gondola project reveals a new rendering for its project as it received its…
Shuswap farmstand tour connects consumers to local growers
Shuswap Tourism has launched a unique culinary experience so locals and visitors alike can discovery…
The summertime phenomenon that gives Kalamalka Lake its many colours
VERNON – If the vibrant colours of Kalamalka Lake have you checking the tint on…
Find an aerial adventure at Myra Canyon Adventure Park
KELOWNA – If you’re looking for an aerial adventure with picturesque views of the Okanagan…
What do you think about pledging to protect the values of the Thompson Okanagan?
Sussing out the values of Okanagan residents and getting visitors to the region to sign…
iN VIDEO: Photographer honours his Kelowna roots with spectacular drone video
KELOWNA – There's two weeks left of summer. We'll all probably continue arguing about development,…
Ben Lee Park and the legend it’s named for
KELOWNA – It's one of the few places in Kelowna that has stayed relatively unchanged…
If you thought you saw fewer red plates this year, you’re right
If you thought you'd seen fewer red plates on the roads earlier this year you…
Even with rain, Kelowna hotels expect a banner year
KELOWNA – Everything shows growth in the hotel/motel world in Kelowna this year as rain…
25 years of paintball at West Kelowna’s Safari Ridge
KELOWNA – Safari Ridge Adventure Park has been the place to go for paintball in…
Paddleboard trails pitched for Okanagan and Kal lakes
VERNON – Specially designated paddleboard trails could be heading to Okanagan and Kalamalka lakes. The…
New owners have big plans for Vernon’s Atlantis Waterslides
VERNON – Atlantis Waterslides will begin to see some major upgrades next year when its…
Penticton Peach Festival opens with Snowbirds and Skyhawks
PENTICTON – The Snowbirds are making an appearance in Penticton, just in time for the…
Vernon’s Predator Ridge to host prestigious World Travel Awards
VERNON – Predator Ridge Resort in Vernon will be the first of three Thompson-Okanagan venues…
Decaying Lake Okanagan Resort loses chance for rebirth
KELOWNA – Efforts to kickstart the rebirth of the decaying Lake Okanagan Resort has been…