News Items tag as: VNDEC2023

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.
Vernon cook finds community love for the flavours of Ethiopia
December 27, 2023 - 6:00 AM
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A Vernon woman has been cooking authentic Ethiopian foods and sharing it with friends and family for several years, and this year she expanded the fresh food offerings to the greater community.
Okanagan’s first Asian-style self-serve ramen bar
December 23, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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A Vernon bubble tea shop recently introduced a novelty lunch option, a self-serve ramen bar.
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.
Repeat offender gets sentence reduced in Vernon
December 22, 2023 - 11:30 AM

A Vernon man with dozens of convictions successfully got his jail sentenced reduced, despite his pattern of ignoring court orders.
Homeless community in Okanagan, Kamloops won’t go without Christmas dinner
December 21, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Thanks to multiple charities across the Okanagan and Kamloops, hundreds of residents who remain unhoused this winter will get to enjoy a Christmas dinner this holiday season.
Man suspected of robbing Vernon business arrested
December 20, 2023 - 2:00 PM

Vernon RCMP have caught a suspect in connection to a robbery at a local business last week.
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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

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