News Items tag as: Big White Ski Resort

Plummeting loonie means more Americans hitting slopes in Thompson-Okanagan
January 09, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Ski resorts in the Thompson-Okanagan region are seeing more American tourist this season thanks, in party, to a significant drop in the value of the Canadian dollar compared to its U.S. counterpart.
iN PHOTOS: Families find snow on the mountains in Kamloops, Okanagan
January 03, 2025 - 6:00 AM

The valley bottoms have remained mostly brown in Kamloops and the Okanagan so far this winter but the mountain tops are covered in the white stuff, and some outdoor enthusiasts captured energetic photos of their family members playing in the snow this past week.
Okanagan, Kamloops ski hill conditions looking good heading into new year
December 31, 2024 - 6:00 PM

The valley bottoms may be suffering from a severe lack of snow, but the ski hills around the Okanagan and Kamloops are boasting good conditions.
Okanagan teens made it to Nor Am Ski Cross finals
December 25, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Two Kelowna teenagers competed in Nor Am Ski Cross race at Nakiska ski resort last weekend, and both placed in the finals.
SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS: Optimistic outlook for Kamloops, Okanagan ski conditions this winter
November 04, 2024 - 6:00 PM

There was a late start to the ski season last year, but conditions at ski hills in the Thompson-Okanagan region are looking much better this year.
iN PHOTOS: An affordable summer adventure at Big White
July 27, 2024 - 2:30 PM

Kelowna resident Chris Klugh has a background in videography and a thirst to explore backcountry treasures and affordable adventures in the Okanagan.
Skiing season coming to an end in Kamloops and the Okanagan
April 04, 2024 - 7:32 AM

Ski resorts in the Okanagan and Kamloops are wrapping up their winter seasons, and they're going out with a bang.
Avalanche at Big White reminder of hazardous backcountry conditions
March 17, 2024 - 11:30 AM

Three skiers went out of bounds at Big White Ski Resort and triggered an avalanche yesterday.
Big White extends ski season a week after late start
March 08, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Big White Ski Resort will be staying open for an extra week this winter thanks to the extra snow that fell on the mountain this month.
Rift growing between Big White community and regional district over garbage
February 15, 2024 - 11:33 AM

Proposed changes to the Big White transfer station struck a nerve for the mountain community’s businesses and residents.
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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 second week of January 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

First stand-alone Taco Bell in BC opens in Vernon
Whether it’s for a quick lunch or a much needed late night burrito after an evening at the bar, folks in Vernon now have the option to visit Taco Bell. The city’s first Taco Bell, and one of the only ones in the B.C. Interior ha

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Last year was the worst year for real estate sales in the Central Okanagan for more than a dozen years. While sales in December picked up considerably year-over-year, overall the region saw the lowest number of sales since 2012. Real

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