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These Kamloops kids are giving gifts of gratitude to staff at Royal Inland Hospital
A brother and sister in Kamloops are contributing gift baskets to all departments at Royal…
The greatest gift of all: Readers share favourite Christmas gift memories
Christmas is about more than gifts, but everybody has a memory of one that stands…
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…
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…
Local gifts to send your mom this Mother’s Day
There's an important holiday coming up, and while the pandemic makes celebrating a little harder,…
Pets as Christmas presents not always a good idea: B.C. SPCA
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The B.C. SPCA is reminding people ahead of Christmas that although pets may…
Eight books by Vernon and area authors to put under the tree this year
VERNON - For die-hard book worms, there’s no greater Christmas gift than a good read. A book, especially one with a personal inscription, makes a thoughtful gift for the book lover in your life. If you’re on the hunt for local titles, we’ve got a few suggestions. For the fiction lover %%Image1%% Turtle Valley by...
Local handmade holiday gift ideas
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you’re hoping to go a less commercial route this holiday season, look no further than the Thompson-Okanagan, a region that boasts numerous handcrafted gifts. From ceramics to sweet treats, there’s surely a gift to be found for every boy and girl — one that keeps you out of box-store lineups to boot....
How Vernon is making Christmas wishes come true
VERNON - A phone card, a bus ticket, warm footwear: It’s not your usual Christmas wish list, but for those on the receiving end, the gifts may mean a call home, a family visit or keeping warm on the unforgiving winter streets. It’s part of an initiative called Homeless Partners, which collects stories from the...