News Items tag as: Big White

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.
Kelowna’s first ski hill was much closer than Big White
January 03, 2022 - 7:00 AM

In the “old” days, Kelowna residents only had to drive to the far end of Joe Rich to downhill ski rather than continuing all the way out to Big White Ski Resort as they do today.
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.
Big White bolstering security for Family Day long weekend
February 13, 2021 - 10:34 AM

Big White Ski Resort is bolstering security efforts this long-weekend but the cold may be a factor in keeping social gatherings off the mountain.
COVID-19 testing ramps up at Big White after unsanctioned Australia Day gatherings
February 03, 2021 - 1:49 PM

Five more cases of COVID-19 have been linked to the community cluster at Big White Mountain raising the total number of cases to 231 since Dec. 15, when the cluster was declared.
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Completion of Okanagan Rail Trail's missing link finally in sight
The timeline for a completed Okanagan Rail Trail is becoming clearer with important paperwork expected to be complete before summer. The Rail Trail between Vernon and Kelowna is missing one important piece near the Kelowna International Air

Kamloops restaurant cites lack of staff, reliance on delivery apps for closure
A German restaurant and bakery in Kamloops is closing its doors and its owner cites a litany of reasons for the tough decision. On June 30, Passek's Classics will close its doors for the last time. "I feel really bad we had t

OSC withdraws some charges against former CannTrust leaders at pretrial hearing
VAUGHAN, Ont. - Three former CannTrust Holdings Inc. leaders accused of securities offences have had some charges dropped, the Ontario Securities Commission said Tuesday, though the fraud charges remain. The withdrawn charges against Peter

This B.C. highrise will be tallest in Canada outside Toronto
The dramatic increase in the number and height of highrises in Kelowna, and two coming for Kamloops, has a lot of people looking up, but a new tower in Burnaby is reaching all new heights. There could be 25 highrises in Kelowna's downto

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