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A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
May 09, 2020 - 11:00 AM

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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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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How to eat for free on your birthday in the Okanagan and Kamloops
It’s your birthday but you’re strapped for cash. Not to worry, these businesses in Kamloops and the Okanagan are offering free meals, drinks and more as long as patrons can prove it&rs
June 05, 2022 7:03 AM
B.C. government tried to take Kelowna home where tenants dealt drugs
A Kelowna man who was arrested in connection with drug trafficking has managed to keep his property after the province attempted to seize it. According to a Dec. 22 B.C. Supreme Court decisi
December 29, 2022 7:30 AM
New Kamloops meadery plans to make honey wine with help from local bees
A new meadery is in development in Kamloops, and while a few meaderies can be found in the Okanagan, this will be the first of its kind in the Tournament Capital. The facility is located on
May 04, 2022 6:00 AM
Snowbombing Canada music festival not returning to Sun Peaks this spring
Snowbombing Canada has announced they won't be returning to a Kamloops area ski resort this spring. The winter music festival, which normally takes place in Sun Peaks just north of Kamlo
November 14, 2019 4:30 PM
The deep, dark and mysterious history of Tranquille Sanatorium and psychiatric institution
KAMLOOPS - On this day 36 years ago, the Tranquille psychiatric institution staff started a three-week sit in to protest the closure of the institution. For nearly 80 years, staff had lived on the
October 16, 2021 12:00 PM
Decision to close McDonald's in downtown Kamloops two years in the making
The downtown McDonald's location in Kamloops has shut its doors after dealing with increasing social issues and declining foot traffic. Owner-operator of the Kamloops and Merritt McDonal
March 28, 2022 3:02 PM
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
RECIPE: Make this delicious hazelnut cake recipe from the cookbook of Chez Panisse's chef
If you know me, you know that I love cookbooks. So much so that I have published four. My collection has grown exponentially over the years and I just love to share books whenever I can to inspire
April 14, 2021 6:30 PM
Vernon's top cop busts suspected thief
Proving that she doesn't just have a desk job, Vernon's top cop arrested a suspect yesterday morning wanted in connection with a break and enter. According to Vernon North Okanagan R
November 17, 2021 11:48 AM
Shuswap First Nation's plant ID book to highlight traditional relationship with land
The Shuswap Indian Band is adding a creative spin to remembering the land’s history by putting a plant ID book together. The book asked for community involvement, allowing people to dr
October 07, 2021 8:00 PM

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