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How to fight the winter blues in Okanagan and Kamloops
February 09, 2025 - 7:00 PM

The winter blues are no joke and in the Okanagan and Kamloops where the sun nearly disappears for the chilly months, the blues can feel even darker.
Okanagan bands get rare shot to take the stage at Rock the Lake festival
February 09, 2025 - 10:00 AM

A battle of the bands show in Kelowna is giving Okanagan bands a chance at their big break.
'Sparking joy': Kelowna students making music thanks to charity's grant
September 07, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Music is an experience that brings people of all walks of life together in union to explore belonging, inclusivity and community.
Catholic Church and Kamloops First Nation unveil covenant on residential schools
June 26, 2024 - 2:30 PM

The leader of Vancouver's Roman Catholic archdiocese says the church was wrong to administer residential schools in British Columbia, and he hopes a newly released covenant with a First Nation can act as a road map for redress.
BC wants to seize two properties from parents of high risk Okanagan sex offender
May 28, 2024 - 6:00 PM

The B.C. Government wants to seize property used by a prolific Okanagan sex offender — and owned by his parents.
iN VIDEO: New documentary reveals roots of famous Caravan Farm Theatre in Armstrong
April 21, 2024 - 7:00 AM

The history and magic of the renowned Caravan Farm Theatre in Armstrong has been captured in a documentary.
Well-known Kamloops music store on the move thanks to its success
February 10, 2024 - 7:00 AM

After 20 years at its downtown Kamloops location, Lee's Music is making way for a condo building, but it isn't the end for the long-lasting local music shop.
Two arrested after high-risk traffic stop near Keremeos
December 22, 2023 - 12:15 PM

A high-risk traffic stop near Keremeos earlier this week led to the arrest of two men wanted on outstanding warrants.
Growing number of laser hits on Kelowna aircraft likely due to ignorance
December 18, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Since 2004 there have probably been 120,000 laser beams hitting aircraft cockpits worldwide, says Florida-based expert Patrick Murphy.
Laser attacks on aircraft over Kelowna airport disturbing trend
December 10, 2023 - 8:00 AM

A laser pointed at a Pacific Coastal Airlines plane flying into Kelowna International Airport on Dec. 1 marks the fifth time it has been reported this year.
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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

Vernon brewpub fined after being caught in sting operation
A Vernon brewpub has been fined $7,000 after it was caught in a government sting operation serving a 17-year-old a speciality beer. According to an April 29, BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch decision, Silverstar Brewing Company sold

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 NDP to introduce prompt-payment legislation for construction
For Sarah Walker of electrical contractor Bryant Electric, late payments are a regular part of doing business. Walker, the company’s chief financial officer, said that while most of the

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