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Rift growing between Big White community and regional district over garbage
Proposed changes to the Big White transfer station struck a nerve for the mountain community’s…
Big White Winter Rally revving up excitement this weekend
Rally drivers are rolling into Kelowna as they get ready for the Big White Winter…
Coroner investigating mountain bike racer’s death at Big White
The BC Coroners Service is investigating after a mountain bike racer died at Big White…
Coca-Cola’s holiday-themed caravan making stops in Kelowna and Big White
The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan will be brightening up Kelowna and Big White this holiday season.…
Abundance of snow means Big White could be first ski hill in B.C. to open
If the weather continues to cooperate, Big White Ski Resort could have its earliest opening…
Big White bistro gets award-winning Food Network chef
Big White has added one of Canada’s renowned chefs to its roster. Six Degrees Bistro…
Health-care workers offered free chairlift rides at Big White resort
Big White Ski Resort is saying thank you to health-care workers by offering free chairlift…
Big White Olympian Tess Critchlow is retiring from snowboard cross
Olympic Big White snowboarder Tess Critchlow is hanging up her race jersey. After 20 years…
Snow at Big White causing summer opening delays
Big White Ski Resort's summer opening has been delayed by a week because there's still…
Night skiing will be back next winter at Kelowna’s Big White
Skiing after dark will return to Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna next winter. Night…
Hotels impacted by COVID-related staff shortages at Big White
Big White Ski Resort has closed its skate rental shop, reduced hotel capacity and moved…
Some Okanagan, Kamloops ski resorts won’t require vaccine cards for lift tickets
Although some B.C. ski resorts have taken it upon themselves to require fully-vaccinated patrons at…
Wildfires near Big White not as big as originally estimated
B.C. Wildfire Service crews continue to work on fires near Big White Ski Resort. The…
Drop in temperatures helping crews battle wildfires burning out of control near Big White
The cooler weather today is helping B.C. Wildfire Service crews as they fight two blazes…
Snowmobilers warned after avalanche at Big White
An overnight avalanche at Big White as the resort urging snowmobilers to avoid a certain…
Interior Health asks Big White residents to watch for COVID-19 symptoms after large party
Interior Health is asking anyone who attended "congregate events" in the past week at Big…
Big White restaurant owner issues apology for party that broke COVID rules
The owner of a Big White bar and restaurant is apologizing after he allowed a…
Thompson-Okanagan ski resorts ending winter season soon
Spring is here and the snow is melting, meaning Thompson-Okanagan ski resorts will soon stop…
Big White workers return home after snow smashed into their building
Workers at Big White Ski Resort displaced after a large amount of snow smashed into…
Vernon urging province to consider no-cost contraceptives in B.C.
Vernon is asking the province to consider no-cost contraceptives and other municipalities are following suite.…
UPDATED: Extended public health order forces Big White to cancel more non-local bookings
Now that the provincial health officer's order limiting social gatherings has been extended for another…
Big White COVID-19 outbreak now at 96
An additional 20 cases of COVID-19 have now been linked to the Big White Mountain…
Big White Ski Resort takes hard stance on mask compliance
Three season's pass holders won’t be hitting the slopes at Big White Ski Resort after…
Pandemic forces Big White to suspend night skiing, tubing and skating this winter
This year’s ski season at Big White Ski Resort will look different with new mask…