Local News Penticton, South Okanagan & Similkameen Areas

Camel barn to movie house: The history of The Log Cabin Theatre in Lillooet
June 22, 2021 - 7:30 AM

The history of a building once used as a camel barn which later became a Lillooet's movie theatre has been catalogued by a local historian.
The show goes on: Movie theatres reopen in Okanagan, Kamloops tonight
June 15, 2021 - 5:30 PM

Movie theatres across B.C. are finally reopening their doors tonight for the first time since March 2020.
Vernon's Towne Theatre set for some big upgrades
June 14, 2021 - 12:29 PM

Efforts to bring new life to the historic Vernon Towne Cinema are well on their way.
More COVID-19 restrictions lifted in B.C. starting tomorrow
June 14, 2021 - 11:11 AM

Starting tomorrow, life in B.C. is going to look a lot more familiar with more pandemic precautions being lifted.
As B.C.'s restart picks up speed, don’t expect COVID to be gone from your life
June 10, 2021 - 4:48 PM

More details about the next phase of B.C.’s Restart program will be announced on Monday as COVID-19 infection rates decline in the province.
Movie theatres set to open in Okanagan, Kamloops next week
June 09, 2021 - 2:30 PM

There are just six days until you can plant yourself in front of a larger than life screen with a buttery bin of popcorn and soak in some Hollywood magic.
Indoor dining and games for outdoor sports teams among things to restart in B.C. today
May 25, 2021 - 1:02 PM

The light at the end of the pandemic is nearing, B.C. health officials said today as they announced a plan to ease social restrictions starting immediately.
Romantic film shot in Okanagan debuts this week
May 19, 2021 - 6:00 AM

A romance featuring Okanagan talent and scenery is debuting this week on TV.
Effort to save Vernon’s historic Towne Cinema ramps up
April 27, 2021 - 1:00 PM

Fundraising efforts aimed at saving Vernon’s Towne Cinema are going well with $60,000 of the $70,000 goal already being accrued.
Enderby drive-in takes cheeky swipe at Kyle, and his spray-painting love
March 22, 2021 - 2:46 PM

Businesses have had enough to contend with in the last year without having to add graffiti clean-up to their roster of duties.
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Want a break from the smoke? Try heading for the hills above Kamloops, Okanagan
Downhill skiers in the Thompson and Okanagan regions are quite used to driving out from under a low overcast sky and into glorious sunshine as they head up to their favourite ski hills. The same can happen during smoky summer days. &l

RECIPE: Mexican Street Corn
Mexican street corn is our new obsession. Called Elote, this corn is grilled and slathered in a lime-y mayo “crema” and topped with salty, crumbly Mexican cheese. You are seriously going to go loco for this new summer favourite.

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