News Items tag as: Thompson Okanagan Christmas 1968

A look back at Christmas from a half century ago
December 25, 2021 - 1:00 PM

If you were sitting around the table for Christmas dinner in the Thompson-Okanagan 50 years ago, there was likely one dominant topic of conversation. Gauging from newspaper stories from the season in 1968, residents joined the rest of the world focused on mankind's attempt to conquer the greatest technological challenge of the day - putting a man on the Moon.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

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

Court action to quash $275M in Build Kamloops loans gets January date with judge
City of Kamloops lawyers will try to convince a judge next year that an effort to backtrack a $275 million loan for
November 21, 2024 7:00 AM
Parole board 'working' to have Bernardo victims' families attend hearing in-person
The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo's parole hearing a
November 21, 2024 6:50 AM
House of Commons debate over Kelowna housing data reveals the art of the spin
Housing data for Kelowna sparked an exchange between a local Member of Parliament Members of Parliament in the
November 21, 2024 6:00 AM
Athabasca, Courage, Glacier or Pol-R? Canadian Space Agency seeks name for moon rover
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Canada's new lunar rover will head to the moon when it's built, but first it needs a name.
November 20, 2024 9:00 PM
South Okanagan woman charged with attempted murder
A 28-year-old Oliver woman has been charged with attempted murder. Denise Ibeth Lalonde Velazquez failed to tu
November 20, 2024 7:00 PM

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