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8-year-old Kelowna actor plays reality TV star Honey Boo Boo in biopic
May 17, 2025 - 4:00 AM

Some kids take karate lessons after school, play hockey on the weekends or take music lessons, but 8-year-old Vale Cooper from Kelowna finds herself in Hallmark movies or in her latest role as reality TV icon Honey Boo Boo.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
July 16, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of July 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
The journey from Summerland to prime time for 'Sullivan’s Crossing' star
April 19, 2023 - 4:30 PM

Growing up in small-town Summerland, Morgan Kohan never dreamed she would one day become an internationally sought-after actress.
It took a fatal disease to teach Kamloops artist about life
March 14, 2023 - 6:00 AM
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Artist Tania Hennigar spends her days confined to a wheelchair only able to move her head, wrists and hands.
B.C. teacher with shoddy record gets suspended, again
January 27, 2023 - 4:43 PM

A B.C. teacher with a history of disciplinary issues has been suspended for one day for playing on her phone and making children cry.
Sounds of music almost silenced at Penticton care home
October 07, 2022 - 9:00 AM
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Just when it looked like the soothing sounds of music would be silenced at The Hamlets in Penticton, another piano has been found to replace the one being taken away.
Kelowna Museums offers introductory nsyilxc?n course for all learners
August 10, 2022 - 11:02 AM

In an effort to help preserve nsyilxc?n, the language spoken by syilx people, and to promote the nation’s unique teachings, Kelowna Museums is offering a four-week-long nsyilxc?n introductory language course in August.
Kekuli Cafe just days away from opening in Kamloops
May 27, 2022 - 6:00 AM
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The long-awaited bannock-based restaurant Kekuli Café in Kamloops is set to open next week.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops teen sings his way to Hollywood on 'American Idol'
March 22, 2022 - 8:44 AM

Cam Whitcomb of Kamloops won praise from American Idol judges after showing off his country twang.
Artists and venues plan for ease of COVID-19 restrictions
March 07, 2021 - 10:00 AM

COVID-19 restrictions may be putting an end to all social gatherings and events right now, but many performers are staying optimistic by dreaming and planning for future performances.
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
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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

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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