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The Castle At Swan Lake: The Perfect Base For Your Next Adventure Holiday
April 28, 2025 - 8:00 AM
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The Okanagan Valley is more popular than ever with adventure tourism groups: skiers, mountain bikers, long-distance cyclists, golfers, and lovers of fine wine. One local hotel has capitalized on that trend, and there is an interesting reason behind how it happened.
Pearl-shaped bubble foods are adding pop to all kinds of menus
March 23, 2025 - 2:30 PM

Some food trends put in deep roots, some are fleeting, some are outright silly and some are just plain fun. I am putting the “just plain fun” label on this one: pearl-shaped foods that pop in your mouth.
Architects are bringing nature home by making trees part of the plan
January 18, 2025 - 1:00 PM

By now, you may be familiar with biophilic design — it’s the idea of integrating nature into design to enhance our connection to the environment. Sustainability, wellness and harmony are usually part of the deal.
Stressed about the cost of the holidays? How to talk to loved ones about cutting back
December 13, 2024 - 9:00 PM

When Deidre Cross was tens of thousands of dollars in debt, the holiday season became the tipping point that sparked her journey to get out of the red.
Demure, sanewashing, standalone 'staches, sourdough: Let's move on in 2025!
December 02, 2024 - 9:00 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — We've demure-d our way through 2024. We've played passenger princess. We've baked enough sourdough to cover the world with our bubbly starters. We've rawdogged it and we've hyped it. All of it.
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.
'We treat everyone like family': Inside one of the oldest diners in Kamloops
November 16, 2024 - 7:00 AM
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Walking into one of the oldest and beloved family diners in Kamloops is like walking back in time with retro 1950s decor and the nostalgic atmosphere of home.
iN VIDEO: Kelowna woman creates community joy with her Halloween display
October 22, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Glenda Schwandt of Kelowna is an avid devotee to celebrating Halloween in all its spooky, gory energy.
How Children Staying at Home Longer Is Changing Home Décor
October 14, 2024 - 8:00 AM
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With young adults choosing to stay at home longer, Okanagan families are transforming their homes to better accommodate everyone’s needs. One area where these changes are most evident is in home décor. Whether it’s updating a lower-level TV room, shared bathrooms, or the heart of the home—the kitchen—Arden Tile offers a wide selection of top-quality flooring and tile when you are ready to make these spaces functional and stylish.
Don't work in bed, and other tips for creating a peaceful sleep zone in a studio apartment
July 21, 2024 - 2:30 PM

There's a lot to be said for the work/play energy of a nice studio or other small apartment during the day. But how do you bring that energy down to get a good night's sleep?
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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
Chilliwack woman needs help finding injured dog lost near Kamloops
A lost dog has been spotted injured in the woods near Kamloops, but his Chilliwack owner can't find anyone to go get him. Yesterday morning, Lisa Marucio stopped to let her dogs ou
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Map of the best Kamloops holiday lights in 2019
‘Tis the time of year when the radio plays constant holiday tunes, there’s peppermint and gingerbread treats all around, and the city is alight with twinkling homes. With help fr
December 23, 2019 4:30 PM
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
June 13, 2025 4:00 AM
A look back at the glory days of celery production in the Okanagan
Celery isn’t grown commercially locally these days, but once upon a time there were acres of it growing in the Okanagan. Kelowna resident Domenic Rampone’s family immigrated from
May 27, 2025 6:00 AM
Kelowna farmer offering farm produce home delivery solution
As the future of farmers markets remain uncertain due to social distancing rules, a local farmer is strategizing on how to get their products to the community. Innovative, certified organic
March 19, 2020 6:30 AM
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
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Family feud: Callahan brothers' $42M bid snags Kelowna trailer park
A family feud over a trailer park on prime Kelowna land appears to have been settled. BC Supreme Court Justice Kevin Loo ruled May 15, that Douglas, Bruce, and Robert Callahan had submitted
May 17, 2025 7:00 PM
Controversial North Kamloops supportive housing complex returns to council
A four-storey supportive housing complex is back on the table at Kamloops city council after it was postponed last year. BC Housing wants to buy up what are currently three separate North Sh
February 03, 2025 7:00 PM
Some Okanagan grocery stores offer seniors-only shopping hours amid COVID-19 pandemic
In an effort to ensure the elderly residents can shop for their essentials in a safest possible environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, select IGA stores across the Okanagan are reserving weekly s
March 16, 2020 2:44 PM

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