News Items tag as: PNDEC2021

Nine homicides in Kamloops, Okanagan in 2021; most remain unsolved
January 02, 2022 - 7:00 AM

2021 will be remembered for many reasons, but for dozens of Kamloops and Okanagan families, it will be remembered as the year a loved one was killed and most of them remain mysteries.
How Penticton's homeless people cope at -20 C at night
January 02, 2022 - 6:00 AM

When temperatures reach extreme lows in the City of Penticton, 16 extra cots become available to homeless people, but they reached capacity during this week’s cold spell.
Some Okanagan New Year's polar bear swims return
January 01, 2022 - 8:00 AM

New Year's Day polar bear swims were left out in the cold due to public health orders last year. In 2022, select cold plunges in the Okanagan and Shuswap are back for an in-person dips.
Hummingbird helpers in southern B.C. having tough week thanks to frigid weather
December 31, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Hummingbirds can live year-round in the Okanagan but only near committed bird-loving homeowners – and currently they're battling the elements to keep their feeders from freezing amid the year-end cold spell.
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.
First severe flooding now ice jams threaten homes in rural Princeton, Keremeos
December 30, 2021 - 11:00 AM

A month ago the Similkameen River spilled its banks causing severe flooding in Princeton and Keremeos, and now ice jams are threatening people's homes once again.
Colour added to frozen waterfall along South Okanagan highway
December 29, 2021 - 9:00 PM

Motorists travelling through the South Okanagan get to enjoy a colourful treat every winter thanks to an artist who doesn’t sign their work.
B.C. Wildfire recruiting crew members for upcoming wildfire season
December 29, 2021 - 6:30 AM

Looking for a job this summer? The B.C. Wildfire Service is now accepting applications for fire crew member positions for the upcoming season.
Development plans for Peachland RV park coming into focus
December 27, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Peachland residents are getting some of their first looks at a new beachfront development.
Why these Okanagan cafes are creating unique hot chocolates
December 27, 2021 - 6:00 AM
iNwine

The first annual Okanagan Hot Chocolate Festival is giving hot chocolate lovers an opportunity to enjoy local gourmet, specialty drinks all while supporting a local charity.
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THOMPSON: Hey Trump, the good ol' days in America weren't so good
OPINION When I hear someone who remembers fondly…“the good ol’ days”…I’m certain of a couple facts. One, the person is over 50 years old. Two, no matter what decade is remembered&

Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Foodies in Kamloops and the Okanagan might want to mark their calendars for some unique upcoming festivals in the region celebrating pickles, garlic, tomatoes and hot peppers. The inaugural Farmstrong Cider Pickle Festival in Armstrong ki

What it’s like for Kelowna magic mushroom business operating outside the law
When people in Kelowna think of psychedelics they might think wavy colours, giggling around a campfire and a moment of self-discovery, or they might think about bad trips, police raids and nightmares. A Kelowna man sells psychedelics as a s

iN VIDEO: Peek inside these homes for the ultra-wealthy for sale in Kelowna
While many people in Kelowna are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage, the ultra-wealthy are perusing listings like these luxurious mansions where a sports car has more living space than a nuclear family. Harrison Peers is a real estate

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