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104-year-old Kamloops D-Day veteran awarded King’s coronation medal
The King Charles III Coronation Medal was presented to a 104-year-old D Day veteran by…
Scholarship created in memory of Kamloops student killed in car accident
The life of a young man in Kamloops was cut short weeks before his grade…
Vernon woman humbled by award for lifetime of search and rescue service
A Vernon resident has been acknowledged for her incredible 35 years of dedication in the…
iN VIDEO: How the Okanagan inspired an award-winning filmmaker
A filmmaker from Penticton was just nominated for an Okanagan Screen Award for his film…
Okanagan educators wins three of Premier’s awards
Three Okanagan educational instructors have put the valley on the map by getting recognized through…
Lake Country man has won an Emmy award
A Lake Country man has won an Emmy award. Jordan Wiberg took the prestigious award…
North Okanagan resident awarded Order of Canada in pandemic-delayed ceremony
Coldstream composer and violinist Imant Raminsh has been given the Order of Canada. Raminsh, who…
Accomplished Kamloops health-care professional earns Freedom of the City award
A Kamloops resident is being recognized with the city's highest municipal honour after a lifetime…
Dr. Bonnie Henry and Michael Bublé receive Order of B.C.
B.C’s top doctor and Canada's favourite crooner Michael Bublé are just two of 31 recipients…
Kelowna children’s band nominated for JUNO award
A Kelowna children's band known for blending rock 'n’ roll, blues and soul has been…
Kelowna series hosted by motocross rider Bruce Cook up for Canadian Screen Award
A film series hosted by Kelowna motocross legend Bruce Cook has been nominated for a…
Entrepreneur who defied public health order named Penticton’s Business Leader of the Year
Lee Agur was declared the 2021 Business Leader of the Year three months after announcing…
Westbank First Nation wins award for leadership in wildfire risk reduction
The Westbank First Nation has received an award for its leadership in developing a wildfire…
Okanagan group known for ridding the forest of garbage receives Conservation Officer Service award
The Okanagan Forest Task Force has received an important award from the Conservation Officer Service…
Aroma-boosting winemaking gadget designed in Okanagan sold around the world
A Naramata inventor’s product is turning heads in the U.S. Dr. Dick Jones has found…
RCMP honour Enderby resident for ‘courageous’ action during multi-vehicle crash on Highway 97
An Enderby resident is being praised by the RCMP for the help she gave after…
Penticton winery’s red wine blend deemed best in Canada
A Penticton winery’s Merlot blend has earned the title of “wine of the year” by…
Kamloops’ Team Brown recognized as top adult curling team inB.C.
Four women representing Kamloops have been recognized as the top curling team in the province,…
Vernon’s top cop recognized for leadership on opioid crisis
VERNON – Before Supt. Shawna Baher was appointed commander of the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP detachment…
Vernon woman acknowledged for nearly 30 years of picking up litter
VERNON – A Vernon woman earned heartfelt applause this afternoon at city hall as she…
Kamloops artist owes award-winning trip to France to family and friends
KAMLOOPS – A local artist says his trip to Europe to attend a prestigious French…
Artists encouraged to submit design for gala award
ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO APPLY KAMLOOPS — If you’d like to see your art gifted to inspiring artists in the city, consider applying to create the trophy award for the upcoming Mayor’s Gala for the Arts. The event committee is requesting original design proposals from artists who can design and develop three-dimensional sculptures...
Local singer takes home award for best female country music star
KELOWNA – A singer-songwriter born in Kelowna won the Coachella Valley Music Awards for best female country music album this month. Kelly Margaret Derrickson, daughter of First Nation Grand Chief Ron Derrickson, took home the award May 17. Nominations are made by 200 industry insiders, including radio and TV personalities, music writers and journalists, music...
Vernon vet clinic goes beyond the call of duty to help animals in need
VERNON - The Creekside Animal Clinic in Vernon has been giving back to the community almost as long as it’s been operating — which is getting close to 30 years now. Founding partner Dr. Murray Flock says it’s just the clinic’s culture to have a charitable side, and at Creekside, that means emergency surgeries for...