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DAG AABYE: Reclusive Vernon resident's life now immortalized in hardcover
April 30, 2023 - 7:00 AM

In the fall of 2015 while working as a journalist for SportsNet Magazine, Brett Popplewell met Dag Aabye.
Kamloops Blazers alum Ajay Baines and author launch children's book
December 20, 2022 - 6:00 AM

Former Kamloops Blazer’s captain Ajay Baines and his long-time friend Sean Campbell recently launched a children’s book.
Kamloops professor has four children’s books perfect for Christmas
November 26, 2022 - 1:55 PM

A well-known university English professor in Kamloops has been busy publishing children’s books.
Former Kamloops author's latest novel hits local bookshelves
October 24, 2022 - 6:00 AM

It’s a dream come true for Amber Cowie, a Clearwater and Kamloops native whose latest novel Last One Alive was pulled from the shelf at Kamloops Chapters by her dad.
Penticton high school no longer using local photographer for graduation
October 28, 2021 - 6:00 AM

A local photographer who has been taking portraits of nearly every graduate in the Penticton for the past 40 years is being replaced by a Burnaby company at one high school.
Vernon to give Ogopogo copyright to First Nations
March 22, 2021 - 3:32 PM

The City of Vernon has decided to relinquish the copyright of Ogopogo and transfer it to the Syilx First Nation.
Is Vernon's copyright of Ogopogo cultural appropriation?
March 19, 2021 - 8:00 AM

Is the City of Vernon's ownership of the copyright to Ogopogo another case of cultural appropriation, and should the City relinquish its ownership of the copyright and hand it over to local First Nations?
New Syilx children's book series 'Follow the Water' set to launch
January 28, 2021 - 11:11 AM

A new children’s book series by a Syilx and Nlaka’pamux author will teach kids about the importance of water as a living entity and how to protect it.
Former WFN chief's latest book, a memoir, has already sold out of hard copies
November 07, 2020 - 8:40 AM

Grand Chief Ronald Derrickson’s latest book, a memoir of his own life, is flying off the shelves.
U.S. professor writes book on COVID-19 impact to tourism while on lock down at Sun Peaks
August 09, 2020 - 7:00 AM

It wasn’t Simon Hudson’s intention to write a book about the impacts COVID-19 has had on the world’s tourism industry while vacationing at Sun Peaks, but the pandemic quickly changed how he spent his time there.
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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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