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Holiday Changes and Closures for Curbside Collection and Landfills
December 15, 2017 - 3:25 PM

All homes that receive garbage collection on Monday in Penticton, Naramata and rural Oliver, will receive collection on Saturday December 23rd and Saturday December 30th. This change is due to Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on a Monday.
City of Kamloops launches Waste Wise Kamloops app
November 24, 2017 - 1:51 PM

Kamloops, BC – The City of Kamloops has launched the Waste Wise Kamloops app to help residents remember their collection day and help divert materials from city landfills.

The free app includes a Collection Calendar tool where residents can enter their address into the app to find their collection schedule. Residents can then sign up to receive collection day reminders via email, phone call, or text message. In-app notifications are also available in the mobile app.
Lake Country ArtWalk a Huge Success
September 14, 2017 - 10:12 AM

With over 300 artists featured and over 3000 works on display, attendees to the 24th annual Lake Country ArtWalk over the past weekend were offered a real treat to the senses. With so much to see visually, the outdoor concert stage and food areas were a welcome break to listen to fantastic local musicians and enjoy some great food and beverage options while regaining the necessary energy to experience all that ArtWalk had to offer.
Stage 2 Outdoor Water Restrictions Return June 16th
June 14, 2017 - 2:59 PM

Starting Friday, Stage 2 Water Restrictions begin for customers of the six water systems operated by the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

Communications Officer Bruce Smith says, “Every year from June 16th to September 15th, Stage 2 water restrictions are in effect for customers of the Star Place, Falcon Ridge, Killiney Beach, Sunset Ranch, Upper Fintry-Shalal Road-Valley of the Sun and Westshore water systems unless other restrictions are in place.
Sun Peaks celebrates record season for winter visitation
April 20, 2017 - 9:33 AM

An action-packed events calendar, return guests and some fantastic late season snowfall were contributing factors to another record setting winter season at Sun Peaks Resort. As of the end of March 2017, Sun Peaks' resort-wide room nights increased by 12% compared to the same period last year.
Kelsey Serwa to lead Big White Ski Resort’s Peak Pride Parade
April 05, 2017 - 11:23 AM

Big White Ski Resort and Peak Pride are excited to announce that Kelsey Serwa, Olympic silver medalist, reigning FIS World Champion and Winter X Games champion, will be leading the festival’s pride parade as grand marshal on Saturday, April 8.
Date change for motionball Marathon of Sport Kelowna
March 29, 2017 - 11:16 AM

The popular local sporting event benefiting Special Olympic athletes — motionball Marathon of Sport — is turning the page on it’s summer event and starting a new chapter this fall.
All inclusive wellness class in Kamloops
March 09, 2017 - 11:48 AM

KAMLOOPS - Come discover how to live life well! This class is designed to explore a variety of techniques on how to balance your body, mind and spirit. It will be hosted by a variety of instructors featuring different modalities to explore the concept of wellness with tangible tools to use once you leave the studio.
Kamloops families celebrate adoption
March 08, 2017 - 10:12 AM

Families in Kamloops took part in an exciting kick-off event on March 4 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Adoptive Families Association of BC (AFABC).
Big White Ski Resort and TELUS raise $39,374.96 at the TELUS Kelowna Cup
March 07, 2017 - 10:49 AM

On Saturday March 4, 2017, Big White Ski Resort and TELUS hosted the third annual TELUS Kelowna Cup, with more than 220 participants raising $39,374.96 to support amateur children’s racing through the Big White Ski Club.
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