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Kamloops, Kelowna businesses brace for fewer foreign student workers
December 21, 2024 - 10:00 AM

Imposed limits to international student enrolments has schools reviewing their finances, but they aren't the only ones preparing for a hit to the bottom line.
Judge decides thorny issues between factions of Penticton Sikh Temple
May 29, 2024 - 7:00 PM

A dispute between rival factions in the Penticton Sikh Temple and Indian Cultural Society appears to have been resolved by a judge.
iN PHOTOS: Crowds celebrate Vaisakhi at Kelowna parade
April 27, 2024 - 4:30 PM

Spirits were high as rain fell on the Vaisakhi parade in Kelowna.
Man with two swords arrested inside a Penticton Sikh Temple
January 24, 2024 - 11:03 AM

An individual was arrested at the Sikh Temple in Penticton after causing disturbances.
How the Okanagan is coming together in the face of disaster
August 21, 2023 - 5:00 PM

In the wake of the destruction of the Central Okanagan wildfires, the Okanagan community has banded together to help those in need.
Penticton immigrant family avoid deportation at last minute
June 14, 2023 - 10:40 AM

For an immigrant family from Penticton what began as a week of fear and uncertainty has turned into a new lease on life in their adopted homeland.
Penticton's Vaisakhi celebration promises culture, religion and fun
May 05, 2023 - 1:30 PM

A colourful celebration of culture and religion will once again be part of this year’s Vaisakhi festival (Nagar Kirtan) at the Penticton Sikh Temple Sunday.
New Kelowna Sikh temple looking to grow food for the needy
September 28, 2022 - 7:30 PM
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A relocated and expanded Gurdwara, or Sikh temple, will include gardens to feed the needy and train people going through difficult times.
A 'history of violence' around man accused of killing UBCO security guard
April 16, 2022 - 7:00 AM

The man charged for killing Harmandeep Kaur in Kelowna is yet to face a trial, but a history of mental illness is likely to be play a role in his defense.
After two years of COVID cancellations, Kamloops Vaisakhi celebrations return
April 06, 2022 - 6:00 AM

With two years of pandemic cancellations, the Kamloops Sikh community is happy to be moving forward with a Vaisakhi parade this spring.
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iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
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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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