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Three Valley Gap ghost town west of Revelstoke may be home to spooky spirits
October 10, 2021 - 8:03 AM

Nestled at Three Valley Gap along the Trans-Canada Highway between Sicamous and Revelstoke is a ghost town known for its old buildings, antiques and a few spirits that may be tagging along with the property's pioneer collection.
West Kelowna man looking for new conductor to take over $10,000 model railroad set
September 19, 2021 - 7:05 AM

As a model train enthusiast gets ready for departure from West Kelowna, he wants to find a new home for his little community.
Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad approaching end of the line
August 11, 2021 - 7:30 AM

All aboard!
From Kelowna to Kamloops, Interior lakes hold underwater mysteries
July 28, 2021 - 6:20 PM

Deep beneath the waves of the Interior’s many lakes are secrets only divers can explore.
CN Rail fined $100,000 for spraying pesticides along tracks in B.C.
May 29, 2021 - 4:30 PM

CN Rail will have to pay $100,000 after spraying pesticides in northwestern B.C. along railroad tracks.
Kelowna, Vernon have e-scooters — why not Kamloops?
May 22, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Now that Vernon and Kelowna are both onboard to see e-scooters rolling on streets and sidewalks, a Kamloops advocacy group hopes to see the same changes come to Kamloops.
iN VIDEO: Virtual trip back in time on Okanagan's famous Myra Canyon rail trestles
January 22, 2021 - 6:30 AM

The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives posted a video featuring Myra Canyon near Kelowna that takes you back in time to a transitional period on the Kettle Valley Railway.
Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad wins Tripadvisor travellers' choice award
September 22, 2020 - 6:00 PM

An Osoyoos tourist attraction is the latest Okanagan business to garner the attention of Tripadvisor.
Drink in these fun facts about five Kamloops craft breweries
August 29, 2020 - 6:30 AM

If you're a craft beer fan it's likely you've visited some, if not all of Kamloops's craft breweries. While you may think you know them pretty well, these lesser known fun facts may surprise you.
Cause of the 2017 Elephant Hill wildfire known, charges won't be forthcoming
May 04, 2020 - 7:38 AM

Smoking materials have been deemed the most likely cause of the 2017 Elephant Hill wildfire, which destroyed homes and charred nearly 2,000 square kilometres of land in British Columbia.
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Okanagan wine touring company looking for new owners
The owners of one of the oldest wine tours in the Okanagan are leaving the business due to unforeseen events and are looking for new owners to take over. Daniel Ertolahti has been operating Napa North Wine Tours with the help of his wife si

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