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Okanagan landscape painter puts memories, emotion into his work
March 09, 2025 - 7:00 AM

West Kelowna's Robert E. Wood uses his childhood memories of growing up in the Okanagan to inform his work as a landscape artist.
UBCO tower debacle could set back Kelowna’s downtown development
June 01, 2024 - 7:00 AM

The recent controversy surrounding the damage caused by UBC Okanagan’s attempt to build a deep underground parking garage could discourage developers from attempting similar projects that would enable more development in downtown Kelowna.
Where to go for some Family Day fun in Kamloops, Okanagan
February 16, 2024 - 7:30 AM

Looking for some family fun activities for Family Day?
8 LOVEly Valentine's Day activities Okanagan, Kamloops
February 11, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Red roses and heart-shaped chocolate boxes are lining the grocery store shelves, which can only mean one thing.
Studios, guilds and galleries await you this weekend in Kamloops, Okanagan
November 16, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Talented community artists are being featured in several venues across the Okanagan Valley and Kamloops this weekend, providing affordable viewing opportunities for families and art lovers to enjoy.
How notable artist Geert Maas made Kelowna home
August 21, 2023 - 7:00 PM
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Kelowna’s Geert Maas is an internationally acclaimed artist whose bronze and stainless steel works can be seen around the city and far beyond.
Kamloops, Okanagan gearing up for holiday market season
November 09, 2022 - 7:00 PM

Oh, the weather outside is frightful but winter markets are so delightful.
The Gallery Winery looking to grow along Westside Wine Trail
July 13, 2022 - 6:30 AM
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While already providing a wine tasting room, events and art, the Gallery Winery has applied to take their game one step higher by opening a lounge.
It's International Coffee Day! Celebrate at these favourite local Okanagan cafés
October 01, 2020 - 9:30 AM
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It's International Coffee Day, and if that's not an excuse to grab yourself a cup o' joe, we don't know what is.
Feeling isolated? Here's some fun things you can still do in Kamloops, Okanagan
March 14, 2020 - 8:00 AM

It seems like everything is getting cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All the sports leagues are cancelled and the Centre for Disease Control and Canadian healthy officials are encouraging everyone to practice 'social distancing' to slow the spread of infection.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of April 2025. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones

No fine for Kelowna brewery that sold beer to undercover minor
A Kelowna brewery successfully avoided a fine for selling beer to an undercover minor, but it did fire the employee. The province's liquor regulator decided against handing down a $7,000 fine after an 18-year-old bought a six-pack from

Marijuana gummies send 11 New York middle-schoolers to hospitals
MORICHES, New York (AP) — Police and a middle school in suburban New York are looking into how a student got hold of marijuana gummies and gave them to about a dozen schoolmates, sending 11 of them to hospitals. The episode happened M

Don't demolish old Kelowna homes to make way for development, recycle or move them
As Kelowna’s population grows the city is trying to densify housing and that means replacing single-family homes, but a business has proposed that those homes can be repurposed rather than destroyed. Renewal Development and Light Hous

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Lytton woman wins $191,000 lottery jackpot
A woman woke up from a nap in Lytton and found out she had won $191,000. Jennifer Brown had a nap only to wake up at 2:30 a.m., discombobulated by the darkness. She checked her lottery
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How a Kamloops Blazer netminder made it to the big leagues
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Don't demolish old Kelowna homes to make way for development, recycle or move them
As Kelowna’s population grows the city is trying to densify housing and that means replacing single-family homes, but a business has proposed that those homes can be repurposed rather than d
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Landslide blocking Westside Road near West Kelowna
A landslide is blocking Westside Road east of West Kelowna. The road is blocked in both directions 13 kilometres east of the city between Main Street and Denison Road, according to DriveBC.
April 02, 2025 9:05 AM
Kelowna financial advisor made $70,000, but client lost $150,000
A Kelowna financial advisor who misled his clients and made $70,000 in commission while they lost $150,000 has been fined $25,000. According to a March 13 Insurance Council of BC decision, v
March 30, 2025 6:00 AM
No fine for Kelowna brewery that sold beer to undercover minor
A Kelowna brewery successfully avoided a fine for selling beer to an undercover minor, but it did fire the employee. The province's liquor regulator decided against handing down a $7,000
April 01, 2025 7:00 PM
Vernon doctor suspended for sexual relationship with employee
A Vernon doctor has been suspended for three months after he hired a patient to work for him and then had a sexual relationship with them. According to an April 1 College of Physicians and S
April 02, 2025 2:15 PM
No one hurt in landslide on Westside Road near West Kelowna
A landslide came down a wildfire ravaged slope along Westside Road east of Kelowna Tuesday night and authorities don't know when the route will reopen. The slide struck around 9:45 p.m.
April 02, 2025 1:55 PM
New Zealander returns to Kamloops to lead Thompson Rivers University
Thompson Rivers University has hired its next president, signing on its former head of education and social work. Dr. Airini (who goes by one name) brings a breadth of international experien
April 02, 2025 2:41 PM
iN PHOTOS: Spring flowers in dry grasslands of Kamloops, Okanagan
The grasslands in Kamloops and the Okanagan are home to a wide variety animals and insects, and drought-adapted flowers are blooming this time of year. Grasslands are too hot and dry for tre
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