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Local gifts to send your mom this Mother's Day
May 06, 2020 - 6:30 AM

There's an important holiday coming up, and while the pandemic makes celebrating a little harder, it's not impossible.
How anxiety and OCD are complicated by the pandemic
May 04, 2020 - 6:30 AM

As a child, Pierre Frigon was always afraid that there was a ghost in his house. He would obsessively check each room for an hour before he went to bed, or else he wouldn’t be able to sleep.
COVID-19 test available for Okanagan pets
May 03, 2020 - 2:30 PM

The question on many pet owners' minds lately is whether or not their dog or cat is at risk of contacting COVID-19.
Elderly Kamloops couple pays it forward after stranger picks up grocery tab
May 03, 2020 - 12:00 PM

An embarrassing credit card mix-up has led to a chain reaction of good deeds for an elderly Kamloops couple.
Okanagan florists busy during pandemic, some busier than ever
May 02, 2020 - 6:00 PM

While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought hard times onto some local businesses, Okanagan flower shops are busy — some say even busier than ever.
Dr. Bonnie Henry nominated to receive Order of Canada
May 01, 2020 - 7:30 AM

Dr. Bonnie Henry has been recognized for her efforts in the fight against COVID-19 in B.C. with a nomination for the Order of Canada.
Temporary changes to RIH patient drop-off area
April 30, 2020 - 2:47 PM

Royal Inland Hospital is making some temporary changes for how to access the patient drop-off area while work continues on the Patient Care Tower project.
Costcos in Canada not yet demanding masks be worn as in U.S.
April 30, 2020 - 1:52 PM

Canadian Costco shoppers are not expected to wear a mask before they enter a store.
Kamloops eases up on late property tax penalties
April 30, 2020 - 11:32 AM

The City of Kamloops is extending a grace period for property tax filings because of the pandemic but is urging everyone who can pay their taxes on time to do so.
Mostly cloudy weekend in store for Kamloops
April 30, 2020 - 11:06 AM

The first weekend in May looks like it will be mostly cloudy in Kamloops with a chance of showers on Sunday, but things are looking up next week
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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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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