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iN VIDEO: Kamloops music duo broke Guinness World Record for charity
July 27, 2024 - 6:00 AM

From open mic nemeses to a fundraising musical duo, these Kamloops artists are making their way in the music industry.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
March 27, 2024 - 2:30 PM

Following are emailed reader responses to stories for the last week of March 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
How the live music culture is shifting in Kamloops, Okanagan
March 24, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Back in the day, live musicians would tour the countryside making a living playing shows six nights a week, but over the years, the live music industry and culture around it has drastically changed.
Penticton's non-profit music venue Dream Cafe survives nightmare summer
October 17, 2023 - 9:32 AM

Highway closures, a travel ban and thick smoke took a heavy toll on Penticton’s Dream Cafe over the summertime.
Folk artist WiL performing in Kelowna and South Okanagan
July 03, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Three non-commercial venues in the Okanagan will be hosting WiL concerts this week.
Ed Sheeran announces 'small theatre show' in Vancouver
April 28, 2023 - 9:30 AM

Ed Sheeran has announced a concert in Vancouver at the end of summer.
The Glorious Sons to kick off Memorial Cup party in Kamloops
April 12, 2023 - 11:30 AM

The Glorious Sons will be kicking off the 2023 Memorial Cup Tournament party in Kamloops next month, the first of many off-ice events booked for the 11 day tournie.
Ignite the Arts in Penticton is especially hot today
April 01, 2023 - 1:00 PM

Today is the busiest day during
Musical merge makes South Okanagan history
March 22, 2023 - 1:38 PM

Music history was made this past weekend as two of the South Okanagan's oldest performing groups came together for the unprecedented performance of Dreams of Flight and Sky.
Outdoor concert venue adds soul to Similkameen ranch
February 19, 2023 - 7:30 AM

A Similkameen woman opens up her rural property for artists to share their music with the public at the grassroots level.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the week of April 28. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at

Why it's so hard to find locally grown celery in Okanagan, Kamloops
Celery is crunchy, delicious and a main staple in kitchens all over the world, but it’s particularly difficult for Thompson-Okanagan residents to source locally. In response to President Donald Trump’s trade tariff threats, Vern

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

BC driver arrested with 33 kilos of weed in minivan
A man driving a minivan with far more weed than is allowed for personal use, was nabbed by RCMP on the Trans-Canada near Yale last month. The 33-year-old Surrey man was arrested after BC Highway Patrol officers found 33 kilograms of weed in

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