News Items tag as: Big White

Okanagan and Kamloops ski hills limit lift operations due to extreme cold
December 22, 2022 - 11:00 AM

With temperatures ranging from -22 Celsius to -29 C, the four major ski hills in the Thompson-Okanagan have shut down some lifts again today.
Kelowna’s first ski hill was much closer than Big White
November 27, 2022 - 4:30 PM

- This story was first published Jan. 3, 2022.
Big White bistro gets award-winning Food Network chef
November 05, 2022 - 11:37 AM
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Big White has added one of Canada’s renowned chefs to its roster.
Volunteers tested drugs for first time at Big White music festival
April 04, 2022 - 11:00 AM

There was a drug testing site at the AltiTunes Music Festival at Big White Resort this past weekend, a first for the resort but something that is becoming commonplace at music festivals.
$17,000 donated to rescue group after snowboarder dies at Big White
March 26, 2022 - 3:38 PM

More than $17,000 has been donated to the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue who helped recover the body of a snowboarder at Big White last year.
International travelers to the Okanagan can ski more with less time on COVID testing
January 25, 2022 - 12:40 PM

A new service at three regional ski hills will allow international travelers to do their COVID testing on the hills before returning home.
Missing snowboarder found dead at Big White
December 27, 2021 - 2:59 PM

The body of a snowboarder last seen at Big White ski resort at 1 p.m. yesterday, Dec. 26, was found late this morning.
Big White's AltiTunes Music Fest returns following year of cancellations
November 27, 2021 - 3:31 PM

After last year’s cancellation, Big White Ski Resort announced the return of AltiTunes Music Fest, with performances from popular Canadian musicians.
New wildfire sparked near Big White; 2 others continue to burn out of control
July 05, 2021 - 3:23 PM

Smoke from a new fire near Big White has gained the attention of B.C. Wildfire, though it’s still too early to say how it will be addressed.
Sun Peaks mayor appreciates provincial COVID-19 ski hill education plan
February 15, 2021 - 8:00 AM

The Ministry of Tourism has unveiled a new COVID-19 education campaign for staff, residents and customers at ski resorts and Sun Peaks’ Mayor Al Raine says he appreciates the help.
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Modern twists on traditional Christmas plays in Kamloops, Okanagan this weekend
Christmas is coming and talented performers are bringing more holiday spirit to audiences of all ages to stages in Kamloops and the Okanagan. In Kamloops an evening performance of Handel’s Messiah with the Kamloops Brandenburg

Appetite for young Kamloops entrepreneur's sweet baked treats on the rise
A new baking business is booming in Kamloops, and the father and son team behind it are racing to keep up to demand for their tasty baked treats. Evan Easterbrook, 12, had a paper route that ended when Kamloops This Week shut down in late O

A bus driver ate gummies containing THC, then passed out on highway
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A commercial bus driver who pulled over on a Connecticut highway and passed out with 38 passengers aboard after eating THC-infused gummies has been granted a probation program that could result in criminal charges b

Time's up for unsafe Kelowna house, City prepares for demolition
It will be almost three years until an order by Kelowna city council to demolish an unsafe house in a Rutland neighbourhood will finally be achieved. But the city is determined to get the job done by this spring, at the latest. &ldquo

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News Items tag as: Big White

Okanagan and Kamloops ski hills limit lift operations due to extreme cold

Kelowna’s first ski hill was much closer than Big White

Big White bistro gets award-winning Food Network chef

Volunteers tested drugs for first time at Big White music festival

$17,000 donated to rescue group after snowboarder dies at Big White

International travelers to the Okanagan can ski more with less time on COVID testing

Missing snowboarder found dead at Big White

Big White's AltiTunes Music Fest returns following year of cancellations

New wildfire sparked near Big White; 2 others continue to burn out of control

Sun Peaks mayor appreciates provincial COVID-19 ski hill education plan

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