News Items tag as: Canada Day 2017

Beaches and boat launches reopen just in time for the Canada Day long weekend
June 30, 2017 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - Residents in the Central Okanagan have gotten used to seeing 'closed' signs at City beaches, parks and boat launches on Okanagan Lake, but a number of these will be reopened just in time for the Canada Day long weekend.
Lots to do in Kelowna this Canada Day long weekend
June 30, 2017 - 3:30 PM

KELOWNA - The highly anticipated Canada Day long weekend is here, and aside from the dozens of events going on in celebration, there are even more events that will keep you busy until Tuesday.
No fireworks in Kelowna this year but you still have options
June 23, 2017 - 8:30 PM

KELOWNA - With the postponement of the traditional fireworks display in Kelowna on Canada Day, you may be looking for an alternative way to get your fix.
Fireworks doubled for Canada Day celebration in Kamloops this year
June 23, 2017 - 2:38 PM

KAMLOOPS - This year’s Canada Day fireworks show in Kamloops promises to be bigger and better than ever.
No fireworks in Kelowna for Canada Day
June 22, 2017 - 3:16 PM

KELOWNA - The Canada Day 150 celebrations in Kelowna will not include the traditional fireworks display.
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Okanagan apples returning to market amid adversity
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Quashing rumours floating around off-grid community of Frederick on Kamloops Lake
A curious little community 20 kilometres into the mountains from Kamloops is entirely off-the-grid and has been the subject of ridiculous rumours. Located at the end of several kilometres of dirt road and over a CN railway track, Frederick

Beaches and boat launches reopen just in time for the Canada Day long weekend