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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…