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The magic and value of historic movie theatres in Kamloops, Okanagan
September 14, 2025 - 9:00 AM

Walking into a classic theatre under a lit-up marquee is like walking back in time. The familiar ambiance of the small, simple venue mixed with the aroma of buttered popcorn can invoke good memories and nostalgia.
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.
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iN DISCUSSION: 'It can happen to anyone'
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week. They may have been edited slightly for readability.

New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
Rent prices are slowly but steadily trending downwards in Kelowna, and the huge volume of condos might help speed up that descent into affordability. Kelowna’s average asking price to rent a one-bedroom apartment is $1,953, down 1.3 p

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