Local News Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Kamloops teacher picking up pieces of her culture, empowering Indigenous youth
June 28, 2021 - 6:00 AM

Kelsey Jules decided to become a teacher from a sense of responsibility to pass on her First Nation's culture.
The Queers of Kamloops photography series and the creator behind it
May 12, 2021 - 6:30 AM

Jess Beaudin began taking photos in April, 2020 to help her cope with eating disorder recovery. She had struggled with anorexia and bulimia for over six years before starting on the road to health.
Why Kelowna’s economy keeps firing, even during a pandemic
January 27, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Max Carbone not only helps newcomers get settled into Kelowna but he’s also a perfect example of why they’re flocking to the Central Okanagan.
SILVER LININGS: Okanagan residents who have thrived in the pandemic
November 23, 2020 - 7:00 AM

The pandemic has proven to be challenging for most and a serious struggle for many, but some Okanagan residents are viewing the pandemic as a blessing in disguise.
What to do outdoors in Kamloops, Okanagan this pandemic winter
November 15, 2020 - 8:00 AM

Winter is almost here in B.C., and there's no shortage of outdoor activities to pursue right in our own big, beautiful backyard.
The history of Oyama's isthmus shows it's far from untouched
September 17, 2020 - 7:00 AM

While a petition asking the District of Lake Country to leave the Oyama waterfront "natural and untouched" has garnered plenty of signatures, a quick look at the history of the small beach community shows the Oyama of today is in many ways far from natural and untouched.
Penticton will be the star in movie set to begin production in September
July 14, 2020 - 11:07 AM

A new film shoot is getting underway in Penticton following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions that temporarily shut down the industry in the Okanagan.
Local gifts to send your mom this Mother's Day
May 06, 2020 - 6:30 AM

There's an important holiday coming up, and while the pandemic makes celebrating a little harder, it's not impossible.
iN VIDEO: Venice canals 'clear and clean' amid quarantine
March 16, 2020 - 3:23 PM

The usually murky water in the canals of Venice has become more clear after Italy quarantined people to their homes and tourism came to a grinding halt thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What's next? Here's what other countries are doing in response to COVID-19
March 15, 2020 - 8:32 AM

As COVID-19 affects everything from international travel to Sunday church services here in Canada, some countries are way ahead of us on the curve.
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Want a break from the smoke? Try heading for the hills above Kamloops, Okanagan
Downhill skiers in the Thompson and Okanagan regions are quite used to driving out from under a low overcast sky and into glorious sunshine as they head up to their favourite ski hills. The same can happen during smoky summer days. &l

RECIPE: Mexican Street Corn
Mexican street corn is our new obsession. Called Elote, this corn is grilled and slathered in a lime-y mayo “crema” and topped with salty, crumbly Mexican cheese. You are seriously going to go loco for this new summer favourite.

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