News Items tag as: Global Okanagan

Layoffs set to trim Global Okanagan news
July 18, 2024 - 2:49 PM

After some speculation, it appears the axe has fallen at the Global Okanagan news bureau in Kelowna.
Rick Webber reminisces as he prepares to retire from Global Okanagan
May 07, 2019 - 4:15 PM

KELOWNA - The world of broadcast journalism has changed dramatically in the 42 years since Rick Webber started his career at a Powell River radio station, but in one way, some things are the same – he can still be pretty much alone in the building when he does a newscast.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fall is here and the weather is turning colder so many are turning to comfort foods in the Okanagan and Kamloops. A warm, hearty soup is a definite go-to during the chilly seasons and one particular style, ramen, is becoming more and more p

Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song
NEW YORK (AP) — Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if you're lucky enough to have a statue built in your honor in your city, remember that it is jus

Big jump for Central Okanagan real estate listings, but sales still way down
Real estate sales in the Central Okanagan have started to pick up with the September to October increase in listings the largest in more than 20 years. However, while nearly 60% more property sold last month than in October 2023 sales remai

Layoffs set to trim Global Okanagan news