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Visitors can sip on booze while watching Music in the Park in Kamloops
July 01, 2025 - 11:00 AM
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Music in the park is kicking off for the summer in various districts in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and this year viewers in the Tournament Capital will be allowed to bring their own booze.
'Brothers' in the air fly from Kamloops to douse wildfires from the sky
June 23, 2024 - 3:30 PM

The pilots who water bomb wildfires in the Kamloops region have formed a tight bond over the years.
Why this Kelowna death doula supports medical assistance in dying
February 10, 2024 - 7:00 PM
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A death doula in Kelowna is passionate about her work, despite the controversy it comes with.
Protesters hoped to 'overwhelm' RCMP wildfire blockade in Shuswap: police
August 24, 2023 - 9:17 AM

Protesters have tried to bypass an RCMP blockade on the Trans-Canada Highway in the Shuswap region, amid tensions over the refusal of some residents to obey wildfire evacuation orders.
North Westside residents want out of Central Okanagan Regional District
September 26, 2022 - 5:30 PM

Fed up with Kelowna having all the power combined with concerns about firefighting issues has led the North Westside area of the Central Okanagan regional district to ask to get out.
Penticton's river channel is the place to cool off in South Okanagan
June 27, 2021 - 7:00 AM

If the heat is getting you down and you're looking for a way to cool off, why not a refreshing float down Penticton's famous river channel?
What SilverStar's approval as a resort association means, and why some are opposed
March 17, 2020 - 9:00 PM

The provincial government's approval to enable SilverStar to become a Resort Association only benefits commercial interests and has split the community, says one vocal opponent.
Need a winter recharge? These B.C. Interior hot springs are close enough for a weekend drive
December 26, 2019 - 5:00 PM

There’s nothing like gazing at the frozen wilderness while soaking in a soothing open-air hot spring in the winter.
Penticton is dealing with a homeless and addiction crisis and it's looking for a little help
September 12, 2019 - 6:00 PM

Homelessness and the opioid crisis are significant issues throughout the Okanagan and Kamloops regions but one city in particular is looking for solutions.
Vernon looks for help from neighbours in new fight with provincial government
February 26, 2019 - 6:30 PM

VERNON - Local politicians are calling for support from nearby municipalities to claw back more community control over land use by provincial authorities — specifically safe injection sites and homeless shelters.
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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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