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Vernon cobbler will fix just about anything to keep the trade alive
September 29, 2024 - 7:00 AM

People travel from Penticton, Kamloops, Salmon Arm and beyond to a cobbler in Vernon to get their shoes fixed.
iN PHOTOS: The artistry of an Okanagan glass blower
September 13, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Glass blowing is widely known for some as a hobby that can hold entertainment for hours, given the intricate craftsmanship, the delicacy needed, as well as the endless possibilities of what can be created.
‘Very rewarding’: West Kelowna man says antique clock, watch repair isn’t dead yet
May 18, 2024 - 6:00 AM

People who repair clocks are few and far between these days, but the joy of bringing life back to something sentimental like a grandfather clock hasn’t lost its lustre.
Baseball program for kids on autism spectrum arrives in Kamloops and West Kelowna
April 12, 2024 - 12:00 PM

The Canucks Autism Network is launching an all-new baseball program for youth on the spectrum in Kamloops and West Kelowna that was built in collaboration with the Toronto Blue Jays charitable arm, the Jay's Care Foundation.
Two new hotels proposed for Kelowna
March 28, 2024 - 9:00 PM

Earlier this week, the Mark Anthony Group filed an application for a 12-storey hotel in downtown Kelowna.
Why wait until summer? Cold water dippers enjoy Okanagan Lake year-round
February 25, 2024 - 6:00 AM

For some Okanagan residents, swimming in the lake is a year round activity, even when temperatures drop in the minus double digits.
How a Kelowna tailor is protecting the art against fast fashion
January 08, 2024 - 7:30 AM

Fast fashion is killing the art of tailoring, says a Kelowna tailor.
BC looking for opinions on emergency support services during disastrous wildfire season
January 04, 2024 - 10:40 AM

The BC government has launched a survey to hear from people about the resources available to individuals who are forced to evacuate their homes during disasters.
Scratch & Win tickets should stay out of kids' stockings this Christmas: BCLC
December 13, 2023 - 6:00 PM

The BC Lottery Corporation is reminding parents and caregivers that scratch and win tickets are not appropriate stocking stuffers for children.
iN VIDEO: Pregnant dachshunds rescued from Okanagan breeder have had their puppies
November 20, 2023 - 11:30 AM

Almost all of thirty dachshunds rescued from breeder in the Okanagan will be in their forever homes for the holidays.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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