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Kamloops artist, photographer creates whimsical works of art
June 21, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Last year Kamloops photographer Jennifer Tyler did a huge overhaul of her company, Myth and Moon Photography. She decided to eliminate ordinary photography and focus on what made her happy, which is mythology. She has since been creating fantastical worlds using a camera, costumes, makeup and computer technology.

“I felt I was doing the same shots over and over again,” Tyler said.
Hexo to buy Redecan for $925 million as hunt for more cannabis market share continues
May 28, 2021 - 10:43 AM

Hexo Corp. has announced a deal to buy cannabis producer Redecan for $925 million as the pot company continues its hunt for market share.
SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth; rare night splashdown
May 02, 2021 - 4:28 PM

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX safely returned four astronauts from the International Space Station on Sunday, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot.
'Fraggle Rock' children's puppet series reboot starts production in Calgary
January 25, 2021 - 8:00 PM

TORONTO - Dance your cares away, "Fraggle Rock" fans — the fluffy-haired creatures are back in Canada for a new show.
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020
January 01, 2021 - 5:30 AM

In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch sold to billionaire
December 26, 2020 - 12:00 PM

LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in California has found a new owner in billionaire businessman Ron Burkle.
Notorious B.C. child sex offender released after 14 years in jail
October 29, 2020 - 7:00 AM

A 57-year-old man previously living in a halfway house in the Okanagan while on parole has now completed a 14-year prison sentence for the sexual assault and kidnapping of a young girl.
Gifty new and unusual pandemic-proof games for the holidays
October 19, 2020 - 8:00 PM

NEW YORK - The pandemic has proven there's no shortage of games to keep families, couples and kids amused.
VIRUS DIARY: Becoming a car owner in middle age, abruptly
October 17, 2020 - 8:42 AM

NEW YORK - It rolled off the car carrier near my home in Brooklyn and less than 20 minutes later it was mine: a 2015 Mazda CX-5 in a deep blue.
iN VIDEO: New York City Ballet principal dancer missed dancing onstage, so she went and found one
October 16, 2020 - 9:00 PM

When Tiler Peck started giving Instagram ballet classes from her mom’s kitchen in California this spring — a way of staying in shape and keeping in touch with dance fans — she initially thought maybe 20 people would tune in.
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This company wants to make it rain on B.C. wildfires
There are many tools used by B.C. Wildfire in battling hundreds of forest fires in B.C. Rainfall, of course, is the most effective tool but weather forecasters don’t see any significant rain the Thompson or Okanagan regions until Sept

Wine of the Week: Rigour & Whimsy 2019 Hyperdrive
Rigour & Whimsy is a micro winery in Okanagan Falls featuring hand crafted small lot wines. Costa and Jody Gavaris are the very cool husband and wife team behind the label that have brought a very colourful wave to our wine industry. Cr

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Owner of Penticton's Ogopogo Motel says he has the right to evict residents
The owner of the dilapidated Ogopogo Motel in Penticton, doesn’t think the Residential Tenancy Branch has any jurisdiction over the eviction orders he’s issued to motel and campground
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Kamloops Tim Hortons closes its doors after street-related incident
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Kamloops approved a 40-unit apartment building with just 16 parking spaces
A 40-unit rental complex with 16 parking spots on Kamloops' North Shore was approved by city council yesterday. Staff brought the proposal for 501 Tranquille Road to council and recommen
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iN VIDEO: City of Kamloops revokes The Loop's business license
The City of Kamloops is revoking The Loop's business license, effectively ending its ability to operate. Clients are being forced to pack up their belongings and disperse from the proper
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Suspected West Kelowna wildfire arsonist has been charged
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Canadiens captain Shea Weber of Sicamous won't play next season, possibly ever again: GM
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