Merry Christmas and happy holidays from iNFOnews and iNFOTEL MULTIMEDIA

Knowing that Christmas is looking a little different this year, we at iNFOnews and INFOTEL MULTIMEDIA want to wish you a Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

As we take time with our families, in smaller groups this season, we hope you are able to do the same, or that you are able to connect with each other virtually.

Make sure to check out our 2019 Christmas lights maps for Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton.

Here are a few of our favourite Christmas stories across the Thompson-Okanagan this year:

• Invermere deer rescued from Christmas lights tangle
• Penticton family gets their stolen life-sized Grinch back
• As Christmas displays get bigger and widespread in B.C. during pandemic, so do hydro bills
• Okanagan man donating, delivering free Christmas meals to those in need
• Kamloops short film released free online by director, as a Christmas gift for all
• Kelowna's Christmas bird count reveals couple new twists
• You don't have to cook on Christmas, these Okanagan restaurants are open

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