News Items tag as: Comedy

New stand-up comedy trends boost industry in Okanagan, Kamloops
November 03, 2024 - 6:00 AM

The stand-up comedy scene in Kamloops and the Okanagan is thriving and evolving due in part to the influence of social media and developments that happened during the COVID pandemic.
Kamloops activist to show a much different side in one-person show
July 12, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Glenn Hilke is well-known in Kamloops as the operator of The Loop resource centre and loud advocate for the homeless population, but this weekend he’ll be showing the community a different side of himself.
Why this BC comedian has stopped eating to promote his Hungry for Laughs Tour
September 14, 2023 - 4:30 PM

A comedian is taking a unique approach to sell tickets to his stand-up tour while raising awareness and funds for non-profit organizations.
Comedians go green in Kelowna
June 28, 2019 - 2:16 PM
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KELOWNA - The classic image of the haggard stand-up comic is so well-worn it's morphed into cliche: A beleaguered comedian with a cigarette in one hand and a drink, preferably whiskey, in another. Big names such as Dave Chappelle, Bill Hicks, and countless others have spent their time onstage sipping alcohol, puffing nicotine, or both.
Kelowna comedy gets sick and twisted
June 19, 2019 - 5:01 PM

KELOWNA - Ready to get offended?
Bruce McCulloch’s 'Tales of Bravery and Stupidity' coming to Okanagan
May 09, 2019 - 4:54 PM

KELOWNA - Kids in the Hall star Bruce McCulloch brings his Tales of Bravery and Stupidity tour to Lake Country this fall.
Road trip chuckles: Kelowna comedians take stand-up show across Canada
April 28, 2019 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - It took one bad Tinder date for Velina Taskov to try stand-up comedy.
Comedy duo sings hilarious song about Kelowna's stereotypes
May 31, 2017 - 8:00 PM

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News Items tag as: Comedy

New stand-up comedy trends boost industry in Okanagan, Kamloops

Kamloops activist to show a much different side in one-person show

Why this BC comedian has stopped eating to promote his Hungry for Laughs Tour

Comedians go green in Kelowna

Kelowna comedy gets sick and twisted

Bruce McCulloch’s 'Tales of Bravery and Stupidity' coming to Okanagan

Road trip chuckles: Kelowna comedians take stand-up show across Canada

Comedy duo sings hilarious song about Kelowna's stereotypes

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