News Items tag as: Christmas 2021

How to get where you're going safely on B.C. roads over the holidays
December 26, 2021 - 7:00 AM

ICBC is encouraging British Columbians who plan on visiting family and friends over the holidays to plan ahead and be prepared for unpredictable road conditions as there will be an increase in traffic on highways that are open.
Here's some of the best spots to ice fish in the Thompson-Okanagan
December 26, 2021 - 6:00 AM

The winter fishing community is hopeful for a quick start to the season in the Okanagan, as ice thickens up over the holiday break.
Okanagan Christmas bird counts reveals surprises including hummingbirds
December 25, 2021 - 8:00 PM

This year, birders documented a few surprises during the annual Kelowna and Lake Country Christmas Bird Counts.
Kamloops gardeners explain how they care for fussy poinsettias
December 25, 2021 - 9:30 AM

Christmas is coming and some are purchasing a traditional poinsettia plant to add a bright pop of colour to the holiday season.
In 1890, this Kelowna family’s Christmas looked much different
December 25, 2021 - 7:30 AM

It was 1890 and all through the house, a few creatures were stirring, quite possibly a mouse.
iN VIDEO: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at iNFOnews
December 25, 2021 - 7:00 AM

From all of us at iNFOnews we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Be kind to yourself and other ways to deal with the Christmas doldrums: experts
December 24, 2021 - 7:00 PM

For even the jolliest of folk, the holiday season can quickly shift to a hectic and stressful time, filled with too much food, too much alcohol, overspending and not enough rest, which can all hinder mental health.
How to track Santa on his route to Canada
December 24, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Santa is checking his map and checking it twice as he makes his way to bring gifts to all of the girls and boys in the Thompson-Okanagan.
iN VIDEO: Blast from the past: Historic footage shows Vernon Rotary Carol Festival
December 24, 2021 - 4:30 PM

While the pandemic may have put a pause on a regular Vernon tradition, old footage of the Vernon Rotary Carol Festival gives a nostalgic glimpse of the seasonal concert from years past.
iN VIDEO: Drive-by of Christmas light displays in Penticton
December 24, 2021 - 3:30 PM

The winter solstice may be the darkest time of year but the streets of Penticton are brighter than ever.
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THOMPSON: Censorship, capitulation nothing new in American entertainment industry
OPINION Earlier this month, ABC - one of America’s major television networks - folded like a cheap suit when President Trump’s Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr threatened: “I m

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

BCGEU strike highlights struggle for Okanagan pot shops
The BC General Employees Union strike continues and with BC Liquor Distribution Branch workers on the picket line it’s leaving cannabis retailers in a tough spot. The distribution branch handles almost all of the province’s cann

Big increase in homeless populations in Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm
Homelessness in Penticton has almost doubled over the last seven years, while Vernon also saw an increase of more than 20% in the same time period. The number of people in Penticton without a home has increased by 80% since 2018, with 194 n

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