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South Okanagan renovator discovers historical community treasure
January 02, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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When Oliver resident Craig Konechny purchased an abandoned, uninhabitable family home on Kootenay Street in mid December he initially saw it as a massive renovation challenge, but progressing through the tattered interior, uncovering the bones of the building, he’s discovering it’s much more than just a house.
iN PHOTOS: North Okanagan blacksmith creates 'one-of-a-kind' pieces of art
December 21, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Patrick McIvor of Vernon is surrounded by the ringing sound of a hammer against metal, the heat of the fire in his forge and the smell of soot as he handcrafts his unique works of art.
'Things were built better': Kamloops and the Okanagan's best heritage listings
November 24, 2024 - 7:00 AM
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Whether you’re looking for a home where Queen Elizabeth II once stayed or just like the idea of living in a house where the wooden beams were cut by hand more than a century ago, the Thompson-Okanagan region has a few heritage homes currently on the market that will take buyers back to another era.
Get into the holiday spirit at festive food and wine events in Kamloops, Okanagan
November 30, 2023 - 6:00 AM
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There are many opportunities to gather together to enjoy food, drinks and Christmas treats while the weather is chilly in Kamloops and throughout the Okanagan this coming weekend.
Penticton band reveals new winter home to community
June 26, 2023 - 9:17 AM

Penticton Indian Band (PIB) celebrated the grand opening of a new q?c?i? (winter home) at the Outma Sqilx’W Cultural School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week.
iN PHOTOS: This Coldstream house is for sale for nearly $20 million
May 26, 2023 - 7:31 AM
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A listing in Lake Country could be the most expensive piece of real estate sold in the Okanagan — if the owner gets the listing price.
FortisBC customers dealing with sticker shock as natural gas bills arrive
December 30, 2022 - 4:30 PM
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The price of natural gas has gone up in B.C., so much so customers are experiencing sticker shock when their FortisBC bills arrive.
iN PHOTOS: At $7M this could be most expensive house ever sold in Peachland
September 08, 2022 - 7:30 AM
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Despite a real estate market that has cooled off considerably this year after a wild 2021, some people are still buying very expensive homes at near the asking price.
iN PHOTOS: Most expensive home for sale in Canada is in the Okanagan
July 27, 2022 - 7:00 PM
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A national real estate research firm has posted a list of the “most expensive homes for sale in Canada.”
iN PHOTOS: The most expensive homes for sale in Kamloops, Okanagan
June 17, 2022 - 7:30 AM
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When it comes to the crème de la crème of luxury homes, Kelowna’s Jane Hoffman Realty is the go-to firm.
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iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like raspberries are more common to find growing in garde

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight
A BC contractor that used Tide laundry detergent to remove moss from a condo building's roof has sparked a legal battle between the province and an arms length environment appeal board. The question is: Is Tide laundry detergent a pesti

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