News Items tag as: PNDEC2023

British Columbians are ready for the return of NBA team: survey
December 29, 2023 - 3:30 PM

More than two decades after Vancouver lost its NBA team, a poll finds that a majority of British Columbians would be happy with the return of a professional basketball team.
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.
As the year comes to an end Canadians are grateful and exhausted
December 28, 2023 - 3:30 PM

A survey shows that as Canadians reflect on their past year, they are feeling exhausted and grateful as happiness levels decrease.
New highway webcams added in Shuswap and Similkameen
December 28, 2023 - 12:30 PM
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The BC Ministry of Transportation has added new webcams to help drivers to get better views of traffic and weather conditions when planning trips in the province.
Osoyoos council to rescind tax hikes and hear residents' concerns before approving new budget
December 23, 2023 - 12:00 PM

Osoyoos’ town council is inviting residents to take part in a public meeting to give input on the financial plan that included a 40 per cent increase in taxes and fees.
You'll find a white Christmas at Okanagan, Kamloops ski resorts
December 23, 2023 - 6:00 AM

It looks like the only place in the Okanagan and Kamloops to experience snow this holiday season will be on the ski hills.
Two arrested after high-risk traffic stop near Keremeos
December 22, 2023 - 12:15 PM

A high-risk traffic stop near Keremeos earlier this week led to the arrest of two men wanted on outstanding warrants.
Three people fighting for their lives after head-on crash north of Keremeos
December 21, 2023 - 2:20 PM

A head-on crash north of Keremeos yesterday evening sent four people to hospital, three with life-threatening injuries.
Penticton MLA Dan Ashton not seeking re-election
December 21, 2023 - 12:30 PM

Penticton’s MLA Dan Ashton will not seek re-election.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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