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Kamloops and Kelowna firefighters wrestle with increasing 'nuisance' fires at homeless campsites
April 10, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Firefighters are putting out more and more fires at homeless encampments in Kamloops and the Okanagan, but it's not clear how to curb the problem.
Kamloops councillors pushing for involuntary care in BC Interior
April 09, 2025 - 6:00 PM

Two Kamloops city councillors want the province to remember the Interior as new involuntary care facilities open up.
Enderby drive-in movie theatre the last of its kind in BC
April 09, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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Enderby's Starlight Drive-in theatre is now the last remaining standalone drive-in cinema in the province.
Kelowna director's film makes the local big screen
March 21, 2025 - 6:00 PM

A Kelowna director's movie, The Island Between Tides, is making its way to BC theatres this spring.
5 days to create a short movie for Penticton's Snakebite Film Fest
January 06, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Penticton filmmaker Ryan Curtis and his team plan to write, direct and film a short movie in just five days in a competition this week.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
November 26, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the fourth week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
New stand-up comedy trends boost industry in Okanagan, Kamloops
November 03, 2024 - 6:00 AM

The stand-up comedy scene in Kamloops and the Okanagan is thriving and evolving due in part to the influence of social media and developments that happened during the COVID pandemic.
Vernon produced indie movie 'Young Ronin II' set to hit big screen
October 09, 2024 - 6:00 PM

The sequel to a locally produced action-packed ninja movie will be premiering on Friday in Vernon.
Cache Creek, Spences Bridge and Ashcroft featured in upcoming motion picture
October 07, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Some Hollywood movie types were in the Thompson-Nicola region over the past few weeks filming scenes for an upcoming film.
How to get involved in Truth and Reconciliation Day in Okanagan, Kamloops
September 26, 2024 - 6:00 PM

First Nations and communities throughout Kamloops, and the Okanagan are celebrating Truth and Reconciliation Day, Sept. 30, with festivities for everyone.
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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