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Indie comedy-horror flick shooting in Okanagan has some recognizable faces
September 14, 2025 - 4:00 AM

The Okanagan is typically known for Hallmark holiday movies, but a few local writers wrote a horror movie and its shooting in Kelowna and Silver Lake near Peachland.
Jessie Simpson's mom publishing book about son's near fatal attack
August 25, 2024 - 6:00 AM

It has been nine years since Jessie Simpson was brutally beaten with a baseball bat by Kristopher Teichrieb, leaving him with permanent brain damage and a lifetime of confinement to a wheelchair.
How a Kamloops author took a leap of faith to make her dream come true
June 30, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Elma Schemenauer is a familiar face in Kamloops. She can usually be seen chatting with people at local farmers' markets and selling her collection of books.
Comic book reality TV show star coming to Kelowna
April 27, 2024 - 10:30 AM

The star of a hit reality show about a comic book shop is coming to Kelowna.
'A spicy lady': Kamloops fire department celebrates oldest team member
April 24, 2024 - 7:00 PM

A beloved senior in Kamloops is being celebrated for her impressive 35 years of service as an administrator at Kamloops Fire Rescue.
New season of dragon boating launches in Kamloops
April 24, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Paddles hit the water earlier this month to kick off a new season for dragon boat racers in Kamloops, and there are still unfilled seats on one of the boats.
Kamloops author releases 2nd action-packed science fiction comic book
April 22, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Kamloops author Nick Klie has released his second science fiction comic book after his first one first proved to be a success.
iN PHOTOS: Cosplayers are going all out at Kelowna Fan Experience this weekend
March 23, 2024 - 5:15 PM

This weekend’s Kelowna Fan Experience is a family run convention for enthusiasts of every variety.
LEAP YEAR: Everything you need to know about February's extra day
February 28, 2024 - 7:30 AM

For all those who feel the Leap Year is a great reason to celebrate should be prepared for a long, long drive to truly celebrate.
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops crafter makes whimsical works of art out of dead insects
November 26, 2023 - 6:00 AM
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A crafter in Kamloops is bringing whimsy, nature and art together in her unique pieces using dead bugs, flowers and mushrooms.
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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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