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iN PHOTOS: Renowned Kamloops photographer Peter Olsen on the trade, his connection to the city
December 04, 2024 - 7:00 AM

If you’ve spent time in Kamloops, you’ve likely seen Peter Olsen’s commercial photography work on the walls of businesses or viewed his work on social media where he shares urban and landscape shots of the area.
Laundry room? These days, it's any room
August 24, 2022 - 1:12 PM

Those who have an in-home clothes washer and dryer often take it for granted. But even in larger homes, we haven’t had the convenience all that long.
Wanderlust woes? Décor ideas for the housebound traveller
June 10, 2020 - 11:13 AM

If your actual travel plans are on hold, you can soothe your wanderlust with a few home décor change-ups or additions.
Spring decor trends: soothing, soft, sustainable, stylish
March 03, 2020 - 8:33 AM

If you’re looking for respite from this winter’s weather and news, you’ll find plenty of peace and quiet in the spring offerings beginning to show up at home decor retailers.
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019
December 31, 2019 - 6:55 PM

A lauded writer who brought to light stories overshadowed by prejudice. An actress and singer who helped embody the manufactured innocence of the 1950s. A self-made billionaire who rose from a childhood of Depression-era poverty and twice ran for president.
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019
December 16, 2019 - 10:46 AM

A sharecropper's son who rose through the seats of power to become one of the nation's most influential voices. A Republican who went on to lead the U.S. Supreme Court's liberal wing. A lauded writer who brought to light stories overshadowed by prejudice.
Bath hardware makes a stylish splash
May 01, 2019 - 6:55 AM

Step in the bathroom, turn on the tap. Step in the shower, turn on the faucet.
ASK A DESIGNER: Small touches create a great master bathroom
January 08, 2019 - 11:29 AM

It's easy to design a gorgeous master bathroom if you have a huge budget. But with the right choices, says interior designer Gabriel Anderson, you can have an exceptional master bath without overspending.
Spring 2018 decor: a happy and relaxed refuge at home
March 06, 2018 - 7:14 AM

The biggest trend in decor may be that there isn't a big seasonal shift in style any more. In an era of democratic design, there's a relaxed approach to home decorating that has put the notion of "in" or "out" on a back burner. We can decorate our homes more freely.
RIGHT AT HOME: Menswear motifs give decor a dash of debonair
September 27, 2016 - 8:19 AM

Many of this fall's home decor collections are sporting a rather debonair look.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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iN PHOTOS: Renowned Kamloops photographer Peter Olsen on the trade, his connection to the city

Laundry room? These days, it's any room

Wanderlust woes? Décor ideas for the housebound traveller

Spring decor trends: soothing, soft, sustainable, stylish

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019

Bath hardware makes a stylish splash

ASK A DESIGNER: Small touches create a great master bathroom

Spring 2018 decor: a happy and relaxed refuge at home

RIGHT AT HOME: Menswear motifs give decor a dash of debonair

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