News Items tag as: PNOCT2023

Why an Okanagan family is moving back to Vancouver to find childcare
December 01, 2023 - 7:30 AM

The state of childcare in the Okanagan seems to have reached a crisis point and parents are being put in near-impossible situations.
Highway 97 near Summerland will close for blasting this week
November 28, 2023 - 3:31 PM
iNwheels

Highway 97 near Summerland will once again be closed for a short period of time this week.
Blasting to close Highway 97 near Summerland on Friday
November 22, 2023 - 10:11 AM
iNwheels

A 90-minute closure is planned on Highway 97 north of Summerland this Friday.
Interior wildlife land trust sues after someone cut down a tree
November 20, 2023 - 7:00 PM

A Southern Interior non-profit is taking three people to court over a tree that was chopped down on its property for firewood.
Out-of-province boat ban gaining support in the Thompson-Okanagan
November 20, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Calls for a moratorium on out-of-province boats in BC to protect local waterways from invasive and destructive mussels appears to be gaining traction.
Housing crisis in Okanagan impacting humans and their pets
November 18, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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Many people are facing hardships due to the housing crisis in the Okanagan and pets are feeling the effects.
Lower Mainlanders are choosing Penticton
November 16, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Welcome to Penticton, Lower Mainlanders.
Blasting to close Highway 97 near Summerland
November 15, 2023 - 8:51 AM
iNwheels

Highway 97 near Summerland will be closed for blasting twice this week.
A day in the life of a Kelowna burlesque dancer
November 05, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Being a burlesque dancer in Kelowna can seem daunting, but Tina Bo’bina has mastered the art of it.
This furry animal will do important conservation work in Vernon, Penticton
November 05, 2023 - 12:00 PM

Nearly all the Okanagan’s wetlands have been lost to development and urbanization, leading to a devastating loss of habitat for multiple species but one familiar Canadian critter could be the key to restoration.
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iN DISCUSSION: 'Enough' of Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson
Here you'll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit

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

Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.” His remark

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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