News Items tag as: New Year's Eve

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.
Select New Year’s Eve celebrations still a go throughout Thompson-Okanagan
December 31, 2021 - 6:00 AM
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If you are hoping to celebrate the new year by attending a major event like a fireworks display, there are only few options throughout the Thompson-Okanagan.
Traditional New Year's Eve fireworks mostly a 'no go' in Thompson-Okanagan
December 31, 2020 - 7:30 AM

The traditional New Year’s Eve celebrations replete with fireworks displays have, for the most part, been cancelled in the Thompson-Okanagan region because of COVID-19 restrictions.
B.C. bans liquor sales after 8 p.m. New Year's Eve
December 30, 2020 - 3:34 PM

The sale of liquor for in-house or off sales must stop as of 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and not resume until 9 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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iN PHOTOS: Six unusual crops growing in Kamloops, Okanagan gardens
Tomatillos? Cucamelons? Luffa? Some gardeners in Kamloops and the Okanagan are harvesting interesting and unusual crops this fall that not everyone knows are grown in the region. Kamloops gardener Ariel Maki grew lemon cucumbers this year,

Quebec religion wants Health Canada's blessing to use magic mushrooms in ceremonies
A Quebec-based religion is taking the minister of mental health and addictions to court, claiming Health Canada is dragging its feet on a decision whether to allow its members to use magic mushrooms in their ceremonies. Gratitude Sanctuary,

Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slated to razed to make space for redevelopment but the

Why you should leave New Year's fireworks to the pros in Okanagan, Kamloops