News Items tag as: BLM

Racist verbal attacks from junior hockey fans recalled by former Kelowna Rocket
June 07, 2020 - 12:45 PM

Michael Herringer became very familiar with racial slurs during his time as a Kelowna Rocket, but that openly hateful response to the colour of his skin is just one way he's been defined by race.
iN VIDEO: Peaceful crowd gathers for Kamloops anti-racism rally, despite official cancellation
June 04, 2020 - 3:31 PM

Despite being cancelled by the original organizers, an anti-racism rally drew a large crowd in downtown Kamloops this afternoon.
Anti-racism demonstration planned for Penticton
June 02, 2020 - 2:28 PM

A Penticton resident hopes to build education and awareness about racism with a Black, Indigenous People of Colour protest in the city next weekend.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

Racist verbal attacks from junior hockey fans recalled by former Kelowna Rocket