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‘Vacation hot spot’: Kelowna featured in reality TV series
Kelowna is featured in the latest episode of Canada’s Ultimate Challenge reality television series. The TV…
First person to finish two-pound burger at Oliver restaurant gets to name it
The Ye Olde Welcome Inn in Oliver added a two-pound beef burger to its menu,…
iN VIDEO: Amazing boiling water toss in frigid B.C.
It's really cold and while many B.C. residents are opting to stay inside, a filmmaker…
All women fitness competition coming to Kamloops this weekend
KAMLOOPS – When she’s not busy working as a health and safety manager, or out…
VIDEO: Kamloops firefighter wins competition at world challenge
KAMLOOPS – Some firefighters from Kamloops have just wrapped up six days of competition at…
Early bird rates for Challenge 2015 end Sunday
PENTICTON - Time is running out to get early bird registration rates for next year’s Challenge Penticton race—North America’s oldest and most iconic long-distance triathlon. Early bird rates for full distance ($500), half distance ($250), full relay distance ($695) and half relay distance ($395) expire Sunday, Nov. 16. More information on regular registration rates will...
Loud Challenge fireworks a ‘first world problem’
PENTICTON - There has been buzz around town that some people are less than thrilled about the midnight fireworks that followed the Challenge Penticton triathlon Sunday. Several Facebook posts suggest the loud fireworks woke them from their slumbers Sunday night, while others barely noticed.. “I am that ‘younger generation’ and midnight on a Sunday was...
Challenge accepted: Symonds defends triathlon title
PENTICTON - Family, friends, residents and volunteers lined the streets of Penticton yesterday to cheer on the 1,200 athletes that participated in the second Challenge triathlon, and to watch Penticton’s own Jeff Symonds defend his title as champion of the race. Symonds was the first to tear down the finish line ribbon after swimming, cycling...
Local mountie takes a plunge for ALS research
KELOWNA – Const. Kris Clark of the Kelowna RCMP made a splash Friday afternoon, in support of ALS research. Clark was nominated by a host of a local radio station earlier this week to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a viral sensation that is raising money and awareness for ALS research. Clark says he...
Penticton Hospitality Association endorses Challenge Penticton
PENTICTON - The Penticton Hospitality Association has officially endorsed Challenge Penticton for a second year in a row. The association donated $15,000 to the Triathlon Society — funding from the Hotel Room Tax dollars that were recently given back to the association by the city. “To have the support again this year from the PHA...
Challenge home-stay program a rewarding experience
PENTICTON - Chris Hawkins is no stranger to triathlon races — being a four-time Ironman participant he knows the importance of pre-race preparation, such as rest, good diet and peace and quiet. That’s why last year, Hawkins, his wife (also a triathlete) and their two young daughters hosted professional athlete Chris Bagg and his wife...