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Afrique en Cirque set to dazzle at birthday bash opener
October 04, 2025 - 11:00 AM

The popular performance, Afrique en Cirque, will deliver a jaw-dropping performance on Oct. 7 at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre Society.
MEGAbike rolls through Kelowna for youth mentorship
October 02, 2025 - 11:00 AM

On Sept. 25, the not-for-profit organization Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada hosted their first MEGAbike fundraiser ride in Kelowna.
What's happening this weekend Okanagan, Kamloops
September 26, 2025 - 3:00 PM

The Thompson-Okanagan region is home to several exciting events every day of the week, but sometimes so many options can become overwhelming. To keep your weekend plans simple, we’ve compiled some of the best events from each major city for this upcoming weekend.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

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

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

Afrique en Cirque set to dazzle at birthday bash opener