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Christmas 2022
Calgary man drives strangers 8 hours to Kamloops to be home for Christmas
When Trevor Williams heard a staff member from a car rental company quote a Lower…
Famous Okanagan Santa inducted into International Santa Claus Hall of Fame
A Kelowna Santa Claus has been inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame…
How to celebrate winter solstice at Penticton’s Pen Henge
The official start to winter is today and while marking the winter solstice is a…
‘Happy Holidays’ gaining popularity while ‘Merry Christmas’ declines: poll
The number of Canadians who say "Happy Holidays" instead of the more traditional "Merry Christmas"…
iN HOLIDAY: The magic of horse drawn sleigh rides in the Okanagan
One way to embrace the winter weather and holiday season is to take a sleigh…
Spooky Christmas market pops up in Kamloops
Don't expect Saint Nick to drop by at the one-night Christmas market on Kamloops's North…
iN HOLIDAY: B.C. cranberries from farm to Christmas plate
Ruby red cranberries can be seen floating in bogs on farms in the Lower Mainland…
iN HOLIDAY: How Bernese mountain dogs celebrate Christmas in Okanagan
A big, boisterous group of Bernese mountain dogs hiked, played and had treats together at…
iN HOLIDAY: Custom sugar cookie business booming in Kamloops
Things are festive, warm and delicious at a busy commercial kitchen in Kamloops. Baker Lisha…
iN HOLIDAY: Salmon Arm winery making traditional winter cocktail mulled wine
A steaming cast iron pot full of mulled wine will be hanging over a fire…
iN HOLIDAY: Handmade toques in Lake Country giving holiday giggle
An artisan in Lake Country is making people giggle with the pattern on her handmade…
Last weekend to visit WhoVille in Kamloops this holiday season
There are only two days left to visit WhoVille in Kamloops this holiday season. The…
iN HOLIDAY: Kamloops woman baking healthy, festive treats for dogs and horses
Did someone say Christmas treats? A Kamloops entrepreneur is working to keep up to demand…
iN HOLIDAY: New Vernon business making bean-to-bar chocolate
A new artisanal chocolate business has opened in Vernon in time for the holiday season. …
iN HOLIDAY: Here’s why this Kamloops farmer’s turkeys are so tasty
It is a busy time of year for local poultry farmers as customers get ready…
Kelowna Salvation Army kettles not welcome outside B.C. Liquor Stores
The Kelowna Salvation Army will have to find new locations to fundraise for its kettle…
Merritt woman becomes Christmas tree farmer amid supply shortage
Amid a provincewide shortage of Christmas trees, one Merritt farmer hopes to supply her community…
iN HOLIDAY: Jolly Santa volunteers to bring cheer, raise funds for Kamloops hospital
An experienced Santa Claus in Kamloops is offering his services to businesses in the community…
Magical favourites, new displays await at 25th annual Wildlights festival
Over one million lights are ready to shine at the 25th annual holiday light festival…
Thompson, Okanagan charities collecting donations with increased demand
As we get closer to the Christmas season, some Thompson and Okanagan charities are asking…
Residents preparing for return of Kelowna’s Candy Cane Lane
A Rutland neighbourhood is once again preparing to spread Christmas cheer this winter. For years,…
iN HOLIDAYS: How Blackwell Dairy Farm makes their famous, golden eggnog
A big, busy production of fresh eggnog is underway at Blackwell Dairy Farm in Kamloops.…
Kamloops, Okanagan gearing up for holiday market season
Oh, the weather outside is frightful but winter markets are so delightful. Across the Thompson…