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How to get involved in Truth and Reconciliation Day in Okanagan, Kamloops
September 26, 2024 - 6:00 PM

First Nations and communities throughout Kamloops, and the Okanagan are celebrating Truth and Reconciliation Day, Sept. 30, with festivities for everyone.
Family-size townhouses, apartment building recommended for Black Mountain by Kelowna planners
June 21, 2018 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - A rezoning request for land off Highway 33 in Kelowna’s Black Mountain neighbourhood would see a single-family home replaced with sorely needed affordable housing, staff say.
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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 third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

How to get involved in Truth and Reconciliation Day in Okanagan, Kamloops