News Items tag as: New Years

Most popular BC baby names of 2023
December 29, 2023 - 12:30 PM

As the new year approaches, it’s time to look back and find out what were the most popular BC baby names in 2023.
Where to go to celebrate the new year in the Thompson-Okanagan
December 28, 2023 - 4:30 PM

If you are looking for some New Year's Eve fun and a place to celebrate with friends and family, here are a few of the options you could pick from in the Thompson-Okanagan region.
Why you should leave New Year's fireworks to the pros in Okanagan, Kamloops
December 31, 2022 - 6:00 AM

Old-timers will remember the days when they could light firecrackers and shoot off Roman candles with little thought about legalities.
Meet the Interior's first babies born in the new year
January 02, 2021 - 2:50 PM

Interior parents are celebrating the first babies born in the new year across the valley.
Celebrate the new year with more than 600,000 lights in Kamloops
December 31, 2018 - 11:00 AM

KAMLOOPS - It's New Year's Eve and you may be wondering what to do on the last day of 2018 in Kamloops.
Top parties to check out in Vernon this New Year's Eve
December 27, 2018 - 11:34 AM

VERNON - As 2018 gets ready to kick the bucket, the North Okanagan is preparing for one last party to send the year out in style on Dec. 31. While staying home with a pizza, friends, and a television feed of festivities across the world can be fun on New Year's Eve, don't forget about the bevy of entertainment options in the Vernon area as we ring in 2019.
Across the Okanagan, more cold and snow expected this week
December 26, 2017 - 11:42 AM

OKANAGAN - Plan for a week of snow before a cloudy New Year's Eve and New Year's Day across the Okanagan.
Summerland Polar Bear Dip offers symbolic way to signify new beginnings
December 24, 2015 - 10:30 AM

SUMMERLAND - If you haven't already, it’s time to start thinking of New Year’s resolutions, and what better way to kick off a new year and turn over a new leaf than with a bracing plunge in Okanagan Lake?
5 projects for a fun and memorable New Year's Eve at home with the kids
December 31, 2014 - 11:29 AM

How do you make a New Year's party that the whole family can enjoy?
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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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