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Why we remember: The Afghan War and the soldiers from the Okanagan, Kamloops who fought
November 11, 2022 - 7:00 AM

— This story was originally published in November, 2020
Remembering unlikely war hero George McLean, his battle at Vimy Ridge and his infamous roots
November 11, 2021 - 10:30 AM

Vernon resident and Okanagan Indian Band member Freda McLean never knew her grandfather but thinks it’s an honour that the First World War veteran is still gathering interest 86 years after his death.

George McLean fought at the Battle of Vimy Ridge during the First World War and was honoured with the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions during the battle.
The ghost of former premier W.A.C. Bennett may be haunting his old Kelowna home
October 02, 2021 - 12:00 PM

The grandson of former premier W.A.C. Bennett believes his spirit may still be found in his former Kelowna home.
How Kelowna's Okanagan Lake bridge stays afloat
December 27, 2020 - 12:00 PM

We know that the William R. Bennett Bridge across Okanagan Lake has to float — the soil structures just couldn't handle the weight — but have you ever wondered how the thousands of tonnes of concrete and steel actually stay afloat?
COVID-19 exposure at West Kelowna elementary school
November 08, 2020 - 4:20 PM

There's been a confirmed COVID-19 case at Rose Valley Elementary school, school officials announced today, Nov. 8.
New vegan market opens in West Kelowna
November 08, 2020 - 8:00 AM
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West Kelowna now has a completely vegan-friendly market open at a permanent location.
Online fundraisers started for family of Lake Country firefighter who died
November 06, 2020 - 6:30 AM

Following the sudden death of a well-known Lake Country firefighter, the community is rallying to support his family with multiple online fundraisers.
Interpretive sites open along Okanagan Rail Trail
November 05, 2020 - 6:30 PM

Three interpretive sites have been installed on the Okanagan Rail Trail.
Kelowna Remembrance Day ceremony cancelled
November 04, 2020 - 10:58 AM

Kelowna’s Remembrance Day ceremony has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19.
It’s not just COVID making life miserable for long term care residents
November 04, 2020 - 6:30 AM

There has been such a focus of late on the declining health of residents isolated in long term care homes because of COVID-19 that it’s easy to lose sight of the trauma for residents that have been living there for years.
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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

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