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TRU grad opens Kamloops’s first West African restaurant
A Thompson Rivers University grad has turned an idea into a tasty reality by opening…
Kamloops symphony offers free virtual Christmas concert
The restrictions in place due to COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to all live…
iN VIDEO: South Okanagan filmmaker gets ‘Higher Perspective’
South Okanagan climber and filmmaker Dave Mai has plenty of adventures and beautiful climbing photos…
Syilx woman has made more than 3,000 masks to keep her community safe
Back in March, Joan Alexis was signed up to attend an entrepreneurial business course. As…
Kamloops Art Gallery offers free virtual art workshops
For anyone between the ages of 13 to 21 looking to pick up a new…
Kamloops Indigenous birth worker advocates for more access to traditional birth support
Sage Thomas recalls the first birth she witnessed as a doula in training, using the…
New group pushing Kelowna to build new performing arts centre within next five years
A newly formed group of business and cultural supporters wants to work with Kelowna City…
More summertime music, arts festivals cancelled in B.C.
If you were hoping to get your boogie on this summer, you’ll likely need to…
Okanagan Indian Band announces $900K cultural gathering space
The Okanagan Indian Band has received the green light to move forward with a new…
North Okanagan regional district launches Create and Isolate website
A new website has been launched allowing people to connect with arts, culture and heritage…
‘It just blew up:’ Vernon Comic Con founder excited for this year’s convention
Move over Kelowna and Penticton, Vernon has its own Comic Con. This is the third…
Cultural hub another piece of redevelopment plans for former Kelowna RCMP site
While Kelowna city staff are still evaluating proposals for a residential tower on the site…
Caribbean flavours and sounds coming to Kamloops with new festival
KAMLOOPS — A new culture festival is ready to hit downtown Kamloops next month that…
Dance and learn at Okanagan Indigenous Music Festival this summer
WEST KELOWNA – Summertime means getting outside for live music and big celebrations. This July,…
Kelowna’s culture plan could use more ‘pizzazz’
KELOWNA – At least one city councillor is looking for more excitement around Kelowna's cultural…
Mutual support, more venues needed for Kelowna musicians
KELOWNA – Musicians supporting each other is one of the keys to making Kelowna a…
Not much UBCO student input at event on city’s Culture Plan
KELOWNA – Only a handful of UBC Okanagan students took the time to tell the…
Laughter needs no translation at Mandarin Mondays
KELOWNA – Adopted from China when they were babies, sisters Jamie and Kate Fisher never…
Arts funding conflict helping Kelowna understand purpose of arts centre
KELOWNA – The “heart of culture” in Kelowna is getting a transplant, but will it…
North Okanagan politicians have a plan to make Greater Vernon Cultural Centre even easier on taxpayers
VERNON – The Greater Vernon Cultural Centre could move a lot smoother to fruition if…
Finalists announced for Mayor’s Award for the Arts in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The finalists for the 12th annual Mayor's Gala for the Arts have been…
Vernon voters approve $25M cultural facility in referendum
VERNON – Voters have approved the cultural centre in a referendum. The North Okanagan Regional…
Here’s how to celebrate Japanese culture in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Get ready for a taste of Japanese culture in Kamloops next week. Lance…
Referendum for new Vernon cultural facility set for October
VERNON – Voters will have their say on a new cultural facility for Greater Vernon…