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'Craft gear from here:' B.C. towns growing recreation-based manufacturing sector
June 10, 2023 - 9:00 PM

From Revelstoke to Fernie, Golden to Kimberley, the communities that make up the Kootenays region of southeast B.C. have long been meccas for wilderness lovers.
The Okanagan's most fun touring company - Beach Bum Tours
June 29, 2020 - 8:00 AM
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The Okanagan summer conjures images of beachy fun and adventures under the hot sun. This is the spirit that Krystina Rossworm of Beach Bum Tours captured in her company’s vibe when she decided to manifest her passion for showing off the Okanagan to friends and family into an actual business.
UPDATE: $150,000 wakeboard boat stolen in West Kelowna located
November 07, 2019 - 2:36 PM

A $150,000 wakeboard boat stolen from a home in West Kelowna earlier this week has been located.
What do you do when your old boat won't float anymore?
April 24, 2019 - 10:31 AM

KELOWNA - The Okanagan is a mecca for boating enthusiasts who revel in the thrill of racing up and down lakes from Osoyoos to the Shuswap.
Newest Okanagan watersport trends leave water skiing in wake
June 15, 2018 - 4:39 PM

PENTICTON - The sport of water skiing has fallen on hard times appearing to have lost popularity due to generational and cultural pressures.
Boat and trailer worth $80,000 stolen in Sicamous
September 07, 2017 - 1:11 PM

SICAMOUS - The Sicamous RCMP are asking for the public's help to recover a stolen boat and trailer.
Speed boat drives onto shore in bizarre late night accident in West Kelowna
August 24, 2017 - 12:03 PM

WEST KELOWNA – Three people had to be rescued from Okanagan Lake late last night when their speed boat crashed into the shore.
Boat worth $100,000 stolen from Salmon Arm
November 29, 2016 - 11:16 AM

SALMON ARM - An expensive boat has been stolen after a break and enter in Salmon Arm, and police are looking for help locating it.
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JONESIE: There's indeed a snake at Kamloops City Hall
OPINION He’s a bully. He’s a hothead. He’s deceitful, vengeful, spiteful, petty. He’s proven to be a repeat liar no one should trust. Censure him, take away his committees, dock his pay and voters need to ens

Where to get weird and exotic snacks in Kelowna
Arabic malt energy drinks, protein Snickers bars, an edible Barbie dream house, Snoop Dogg chips; if any of those exotic snacks pique your interest there are places to get them in Kelowna. Seoulful Convenience specializes in Korean snacks a

Nebraska judge's ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Three weeks after Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana the state moved a step closer to allowing it Tuesday when a judge ruled that the petitions that put the question on the ballot were valid.

$6 million bill for new Kamloops homeless shelter
A former Kamloops RV dealership on the North Shore is poised to spend the next two years as a homeless shelter, coming with a $6 million bill for BC Housing. That tally includes $3.5 million to renovate the former office and shop on Tranqui

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