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Fundraiser launched for Okanagan Granfondo crash survivor
July 17, 2025 - 12:00 PM
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One of the two cyclists who survived a tragic collision at the Okanagan Granfondo is facing months of recovery from her numerous injuries.
No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year's fitness buzzword is 'recovery'
February 22, 2025 - 9:00 PM

If you ever turned on the TV in the 2000s after midnight, you might have seen an informercial for P90X.
Trump defends pardons for rioters and suggests Proud Boys could have place in politics
January 21, 2025 - 7:03 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on his first full day in office Tuesday defended his decision to grant clemency to people convicted of assaulting police officers during the 2021 attack on the Capitol and suggested there could be a place in American politics for the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, extremist groups whose leaders were convicted of seditious conspiracy against the U.S.
What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do
November 16, 2024 - 1:00 PM

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through the city zoo, waving at friends and stopping briefly to greet emus she knows by name.
Pocketbook concerns and even conflict abroad weigh on New Year’s Eve spending plans
December 29, 2023 - 9:00 PM

With Christmas and Boxing Day in the rear-view mirror, consumers have one event left for which they have to decide how much they're willing to spend: New Year's Eve.
iN PHOTOS: It’s choose-your-own-adventure at this Okanagan parkour gym
May 01, 2022 - 6:05 PM

The equipment at Ethos Parkour and Movement in Penticton is much different than what you'll see at most gyms.
The lawyer for West Kelowna's Iron Energy Gym is also a psychic
January 19, 2022 - 6:30 AM

Although fitness facilities will soon be allowed to reopen in B.C., West Kelowna's Iron Energy Gym is expected to appeal at city hall to have its business license reinstated, and the owners hired a lawyer to help them.
B.C. Wildfire recruiting crew members for upcoming wildfire season
December 29, 2021 - 6:30 AM

Looking for a job this summer? The B.C. Wildfire Service is now accepting applications for fire crew member positions for the upcoming season.
With cost savings from DIY fitness, some Canadians forgo returning to the gym
August 18, 2021 - 5:30 AM
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When local gyms closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jenny Felice turned to free fitness apps and purchased a pair of roller skates, a weighted skipping rope, resistance bands, and a few used fitness DVDs.
Will gyms go the way of arcades and movie rental stores?
August 10, 2021 - 5:30 AM

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Going to the gym was always part of Kari Hamra’s routine until last year’s government-ordered shutdowns forced her to replace the workouts with daily rides on her Peloton stationary bike.
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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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Beloved historical building and unique hostel burns down in the Shuswap
A small brick building with a long history and big connection to communities in the Shuswap and beyond was reduced to rubble by wildfire earlier this month, leaving many locals and travellers sadd
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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
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iN VIDEO: Bobcat spotted out for a stroll in Kamloops
A bobcat was spotted by multiple people around Kamloops yesterday. An adult bobcat was spotted on the North Shore in McArthur Island Park and wandering through the surrounding neighbourhoods
October 26, 2020 11:08 AM
Kootenay teacher wins Great Canadian Baking Show with flavours from his backyard
A school teacher from Creston baked his way to the first prize place on season seven of The Great Canadian Baking Show. “In the spring, I told many of you I was going away for work&hel
November 22, 2023 6:00 AM
Kelowna bakery featured on Food Network closing for good
It was the perfect storm for Whisk Bakery + Cafe. A combination of personal issues, the rising costs of items due to inflation and issues with finding and retaining staff means the bakery wi
July 21, 2022 12:30 PM
The history behind the last ranch house in Kamloops
A big, beautiful colonial-style house in Kamloops has a long and fascinating history of ownership by many prominent families over the decades. Built in 1908, the Balquhidder house is re
February 11, 2024 3:30 PM
Kamloops one of the most expensive cities in B.C. for property owners
Kamloops has the third highest tax rate of the 26 largest cities in B.C. The four most populous cities in the Okanagan rank from sixth to eleventh place on that list. Does that really
February 08, 2023 6:00 PM
Vernon woman suing McDonald's over burns caused by hot coffee
A Vernon woman has launched a $9,800 lawsuit against McDonald's after she badly scalded herself on a hot cup of coffee. Inna Turchin filed a notice of claim against McDonald's Restau
January 22, 2020 7:30 AM
Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slate
October 22, 2024 6:00 PM
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

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