News Items tag as: winter olympics

Vernon snowboarder Kevin Hill reflects after competing in his last winter Olympics
February 15, 2022 - 6:30 AM

Vernon Olympian Kevin Hill says one of the most memorable moments of the 2022 games in Bejing, China, aside from his snowboard cross race, was watching legend Shaun White in his final race.
Keep an eye out for these Okanagan Olympians as 2022 games begin
February 03, 2022 - 7:00 PM

Some Okanagan residents are vying for a spot on the podium as the 2022 Winter Olympics get underway Friday in Beijing.
North Okanagan curler to represent Canada in Paralympic Winter Games
January 27, 2022 - 2:30 PM

A curler from the North Okanagan will be representing Canada in the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games.
Vernon freestyle skier going to Beijing Olympics
January 24, 2022 - 12:30 PM

A Vernon freestyle skier will be competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics next month.
Big White snowboarder heading to Beijing Olympics
January 19, 2022 - 11:40 AM

Big White athlete Tess Critchlow will represent Canada in the Snowboard Cross during the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games.
Here are the local athletes going for gold in South Korea
February 08, 2018 - 4:30 PM

The 2018 Winter Olympic Games are starting this week, and with the world watching, the Thompson-Okanagan region will be well represented.
Local athletes looking for gold at Winter Olympics in South Korea
January 12, 2018 - 2:30 PM

There will be a handful of athletes from the Thompson-Okanagan competing in the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
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News Items tag as: winter olympics

Vernon snowboarder Kevin Hill reflects after competing in his last winter Olympics

Keep an eye out for these Okanagan Olympians as 2022 games begin

North Okanagan curler to represent Canada in Paralympic Winter Games

Vernon freestyle skier going to Beijing Olympics

Big White snowboarder heading to Beijing Olympics

Here are the local athletes going for gold in South Korea

Local athletes looking for gold at Winter Olympics in South Korea

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