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Some Kelowna indoor recreation facilities could open in late June
May 28, 2020 - 5:00 PM

Places like Parkinson Recreation Centre and Rutland Arena could open in late June or early July, according to a tentative schedule going to Kelowna city council on Monday.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops YKA Strong's video campaign celebrates innovative businesses, organizations during COVID-19 pandemic
May 28, 2020 - 11:46 AM

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, some Kamloops residents stepped up to the plate with unique and effective strategies to keep their businesses afloat.
Heat wave in Kamloops this weekend expected to end on stormy note
May 28, 2020 - 9:37 AM

Kamloops can expect a brief taste of mid-summer heat with the mercury rising to 33 Celsius by Saturday.
Tourism Kamloops launches survey to gauge reopening comfort levels
May 27, 2020 - 4:13 PM

As COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted and Kamloops prepares for businesses to begin using sidewalks and parking lots, residents are being asked what they think of the reopening process.
Kamloops RCMP nab multiple suspects during busy night
May 27, 2020 - 9:01 AM

Kamloops RCMP officers were busy last night chasing down alleged criminals and making several arrests.
Kamloops retail outlets, restaurants temporarily allowed to expand outdoors
May 26, 2020 - 4:05 PM

Some Kamloops restaurants and shops will be moving outdoors until the fall.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry is one of the owners of a Similkameen winery
Keremeos is one of B.C.’s not so secret wine destinations. Tucked into the outrageously beautiful Similkameen Valley, this town, along with its neighbour wee Cawston, play host to a list of star wineries. And one of those wineries is

Some Kelowna indoor recreation facilities could open in late June