News Items tag as: B.C. Trails

First ever B.C. Trails Day on June 5
June 02, 2021 - 11:30 AM

An inaugural celebration of British Columbia trails takes place this Saturday.
If you like riding mountain bikes in Kamloops, Okanagan, you should hold off for a bit
March 12, 2021 - 6:30 AM

Spring appears to be peeking around the corner, but hold off on pulling the mountain bikes out of storage.
Trailside exhibition brings local art to Slocan Valley rail trails
January 22, 2021 - 6:00 AM

A small southern British Columbia arts council has come up with a novel way to promote its local art following a difficult year dealing with COVID-19 restrictions that prevented the hosting of arts events.
Trail of the Okanagans wants to go international
February 28, 2020 - 7:00 AM

A new coalition has been formed to expand the Okanagan's growing cycling/hiking trails south by another 170 kms — into Washington state.
Province seeks public input on trails strategy
January 15, 2020 - 5:30 PM

Trail enthusiasts have an opportunity to help shape the future of the province's trails strategy between now and the end of February.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

First ever B.C. Trails Day on June 5