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Iconic mall Santa photos come at a hefty cost in Kamloops, Okanagan
December 21, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Some adults have fond memories of being kids going to local malls at Christmas time among festive lights and decorations, and crowds of shoppers.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
November 26, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the fourth week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
Halloween superfans see the culture catching up to them. (A 12-foot skeleton helped)
September 29, 2024 - 1:00 PM

Home Depot was about to launch something big — really big — when the pandemic hit in the spring of 2020: a 12-foot skeleton.
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.
Holiday fruitcake, yes or no? Kamloops, Okanagan foodies can't agree
December 10, 2023 - 3:30 PM
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Some people love spiced cake and some love candied fruit, but not everyone can agree that eating the two together is delicious.
Charming Vernon Christmas tree became air raid hazard during war
December 04, 2022 - 9:05 AM

It shone brightly in the middle of a Vernon downtown intersection for years. Then it was dismantled because its lights became a hazard during the Second World War.
Christmas before Halloween? Thompson-Okanagan shoppers buying early
November 05, 2022 - 7:00 AM

Apparently 'twas the season to shop for Christmas before Halloween was even over.
This Kelowna mini-storage project will eat carbon with its walls made out of hemp
January 23, 2022 - 2:28 PM
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In an environmentally sensitive world it’s not unusual for developers to tout the fact that their projects will have low carbon footprints.
How you can help others in Kamloops, the Okanagan this holiday season
December 10, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Donations are being collected from across the Thompson Okanagan for those in need this Christmas.
iN PHOTOS: Why the 'K Streets' in Penticton get all the trick or treaters
October 27, 2021 - 7:30 AM

Every year on Halloween, there’s a gravity that pulls hundreds of children into a spooky neighbourhood in Penticton.
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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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Leaky septic and $20K debt: Vernon trailer park owner at a loss for what to do
Carol Goldstone is hoping a judge will make a reasonable decision about what to do with the Vernon trailer park she inherited in 1988. A couple of days ago she was served with a court summon
February 21, 2023 7:00 AM
Legislature hears about Osoyoos man's long wait for hip replacement surgery
OSOYOOS - Gaye Horn of Osoyoos is back home after after what she described as an “emotional roller coaster ride” to Victoria. Gaye went to the legislature on Monday, Feb. 20, at
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Efforts underway to find dog lost along Coquihalla Highway
A non-profit animal rescue organization is hoping the public can help find a dog that bolted while in transport on the Coquihalla Highway Saturday afternoon. Judanna Dawn with the Merritt-ba
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iN VIDEO: Okanagan musician's self-deprecating look at Canada, country music goes viral
Lake Country music producer Jordan Wiberg, who records under the pseudonym Clark W., has had his latest country hit, "Up here, in Canada" go viral. "I'm very surprised at
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iN PHOTOS: Cyclists enjoy new trail between Peachland and West Kelowna
Riders and hikers are exploring a newly constructed multi-use pathway running from Peachland below Highway 97 to a park in West Kelowna. Peachland resident Kim Kleineberg has hit the trail t
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North Okanagan woman faces trial over sexual abuse of young boy at ministry-funded home
VERNON - A former youth worker faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual touching against a minor in relation to an incident that occurred during her employment at a government-funded care ho
August 13, 2018 6:30 PM
Update: Multiple COVID-19 cases reported on Kelowna and Kamloops flights
The BC Center for Disease Control is trying to reach passengers who shared flights with passengers now known to have had COVID-19, including several flights to Kelowna and one from Kamloops.
March 26, 2020 1:28 PM
Zip lines, alpine coaster, winter camping in Big White’s big plans for expansion
Big White has big plans for the future, including a massive expansion of housing, ski lifts, ski terrain and other all-season offerings including ziplines, winter “glamping” opportunit
January 02, 2021 7:30 AM
New restaurant AT 509 making its debut in downtown Kelowna
There's a new restaurant coming to downtown Kelowna, and you'll never forget where to find it. It's AT 509, so named because the restaurant is located at 509 Bernard Avenue, form
August 22, 2020 6:00 AM
Kamloops bylaw officer fined after hitting pedestrian
A Kamloops bylaw officer was fined $1,500 after colliding with a pedestrian in a City vehicle last year. Nicholas Sarai was driving a City vehicle in Valleyview in March 2022 when he veered
September 07, 2023 7:00 AM

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