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Here are some family fun activities to enjoy in Kamloops over your holiday break
KAMLOOPS - If you’re basking in an extra long-holiday vacation or are looking to keep the kids entertained during winter break, there are activities to enjoy beyond snacking in front of the TV or last-minute Christmas shopping. From Christmas Eve to New Years’ Eve, the Sagebrush Theatre will host Beauty and the Beast, the Panto...
Things to do in the Okanagan before they close for the season
VERNON - So much to do, so little time. Mere weeks remain before a number of Okanagan attractions close down for the season — and that means you’ve got to get moving, or wait until next year. The Kalavida Surf Shop in Vernon closes its doors for the season on Oct. 4, although special arrangements...
Vernon Winter Carnival ready to rock your socks off
VERNON - This year’s Vernon Winter Carnival is ready to rock and roll with only a couple last minute changes due to the weather. The event kicks off Feb. 6 and runs until Feb. 15. A recent warning about thin ice on Swan Lake, an area where the carnival's hot air balloon events often take...
Don’t wait, now is the time to see the Perseids meteor shower
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Mother nature will be mooning this year’s Perseid meteor shower casting enough light to wash out faint meteors, but there’s a way around this rude interruption in order to make the best of the situation. Don’t wait until the August 11-13 peak. Get out there now. The Delta Aquariids reached their peak in...
Community Centre offers activities for kids impacted by teachers’ strike
PENTICTON - The Penticton Community Centre is hosting Day Camp for kids Monday May 26, for anyone looking to have some fun swimming, crafting and playing games. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $27 per child. Day care is available for parents needing to drop kids off early (8 to...