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The deep, dark and mysterious history of Tranquille Sanatorium and psychiatric institution
October 16, 2021 - 12:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - On this day 36 years ago, the Tranquille psychiatric institution staff started a three-week sit in to protest the closure of the institution. For nearly 80 years, staff had lived on the land that was used first as a tuberculosis hospital, later becoming a psychiatric institution. Staff had formed relationships, families and made a community.
iN VIDEO: Canadian rapper recounts terrifying experience at Tranquille Sanatorium
February 20, 2021 - 10:32 AM

Canadian rapper Tom MacDonald had a spooky experience when he explored the Kamloops Tranquille Sanatorium to shoot a music video.
Canada's only tunnel escape room to open in Kamloops
August 30, 2018 - 2:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - A new escape room experience is set to open in Kamloops tomorrow.
Tranquille on the Lake has been listed for sale
January 29, 2016 - 2:30 PM

THE PROPERTY COULD BE YOURS FOR $15.9 MILLION
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fall is here and the weather is turning colder so many are turning to comfort foods in the Okanagan and Kamloops. A warm, hearty soup is a definite go-to during the chilly seasons and one particular style, ramen, is becoming more and more p

Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendments
A costly campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida failed Tuesday and California voters took a step toward tough crime laws as voters in dozens of states weighed more than 140 measures appearing on the ballot alongside races for pres

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

The deep, dark and mysterious history of Tranquille Sanatorium and psychiatric institution