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Vernon’s Towne Theatre set for some big upgrades
Efforts to bring new life to the historic Vernon Towne Cinema are well on their…
Kelowna cartoonist depicts community raising flag for Kelowna Secondary School
A former Kelowna Secondary School teacher and cartoonist has created a drawing to support the…
Memorial set up for Kelowna students who died in car crash
The community has set up a memorial for three Kelowna students who died in a…
West Kelowna corner store demonstrates how community can be built in unexpected spaces
When a Glenrosa area corner store closed down earlier this spring, the frustration from area…
Kelowna community fridge offers free food to those in need
Like those free libraries popping up in people's front yards, the Kelowna Community Fridge operates…
Penticton addictions service sees Interior Health funds pulled, asks for community support
A Penticton resource centre that offers addiction services is sounding alarm bells over a change…
Kelowna’s top cop apologizes for lack of consultation with LGBTQ+ community on new program
Kelowna’s top cop has put a safety program aimed at the LGBTQ+ community on hold…
Colourful winter tradition returns to Trans Canada Highway in Sicamous
When temperatures dip low enough for icicles to form, Sicamous motorists are met with a…
Necessity Nook offers youth in Kamloops access to food, hygiene products
The Boys and Girls Club is offering a new year-round resource for youth in Kamloops…
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Revelstoke
Interior Health is asking Revelstoke residents to maintain their efforts to prevent the spread of…
Saving Vernon’s Towne Theatre focus of community effort
A piece of Vernon history is about to undergo a transition but the people taking…
Kamloops grandmother has Christmas spirit restored after thieves make off with decorations
Last week, a Kamloops grandmother lost her holiday spirit, heartbroken that her decorations had been…
LAST RIDE: Elderly West Kelowna man has dream come true with big rig ride
“I’m not coming back,” Armand Flamand said, flashing a cheeky smile as he climbed into…
Your Okanagan shopping guide to supporting local this Christmas
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in one way or another, and many local businesses…
Kamloops youth homelessness prevention advocate Katherine McParland passes away
Katharine McParland, executive director of A Way Home Kamloops, died this week. A Way Home…
Kelowna boy who has autism finds calm in comic book writing
When 12-year-old Ryan Berry puts his pencil to paper he churns out comic books that…
New gas station opens on Okanagan Connector
Drivers can now fill up on the long drive between Kelowna and Merritt with the…
Hotel Zed nooner package helps Kelowna family expand
A Kelowna couple took the Hotel Zed up on their Valentine's Day Nooner package, and…
Penticton family intent on feeding needy again this Christmas, despite pandemic
While COVID-19 has reduced social interactions around the globe, a Penticton family has gone out…
Support these local Christmas markets coming up in Kamloops, Okanagan
We've heard it time and time again — support local during the pandemic. Even though…
Candy Cane Lane returning to Kelowna for another year
An annual holiday event that spreads Christmas cheer through a Kelowna neighbourhood is returning once…
Online fundraisers started for family of Lake Country firefighter who died
Following the sudden death of a well-known Lake Country firefighter, the community is rallying to…
Naramata group hits fundraising goal in effort to keep beach out of private hands
A Naramata citizen’s group has reached its financial goal for a lakefront property purchase, days…
Kamloops couple donates 250K to Royal Inland Hospital on their 60th wedding anniversary
Kamloops couple James and Jessie Fedorak marked their wedding anniversary with a generous act of charity…