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iN PHOTOS: Paddle-wheeler ‘Wanda Sue’ sets sights on return to South Thompson River
It’s been nearly 20 years since the Wanda Sue stopped cruising on the South Thompson…
Why cider is making a comeback in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – Cider is fast becoming a staple in the Okanagan — everyone knows you…
Historic homes set for demolition in Kamloops preserved in 40 paintings
A passionate Kamloops artist is devoted to capturing and preserving heritage homes slated for demolition…
112-year-old Kamloops house saved from demolition on the move
A 112-year-old Kamloops house has been saved from demolition and its new owner says the…
‘It’s sad’: Kelowna loses piece of history after fire ravages lakefront home
Kelowna is losing a connection to its history after a fire ravaged a lakefront heritage…
No ghosts here, the Spirit of Kamloops is a steam engine
No ghosts, ghouls or witches can claim the Spirit of Kamloops — it's a fully-operational…
Kamloops area museum trying to unravel mystery behind a 100-year-old quilt
Something special grabbed the interest of the manager of the museum in Chase, just up…
iN PHOTOS: Why tobacco failed to be the Okanagan’s biggest crop
Not once but three times in Kelowna’s history, tobacco looked to become the dominant crop…
Spiritualists, Japanese warlords and mispronounced words: Where the Okunaakan got its names
When Europeans explored, then settled, much of North America they ignored the names given to…
Why there’s a tomb and not a university on Knox Mountain in Kelowna
There is a certain amount of mystery around why a remote but popular beach in…
The construction disaster that changed B.C.
Mike Davis’s last outing with his dad was a bike ride to the worksite where…
This unique radio tower near Enderby is destined for the scrap heap
A little-known navigational aid for airplanes near Enderby, in the North Okanagan, has served its…
This ‘gentleman’ train robber was just passing through Kamloops when he got busted
It’s not often than anyone has bothered to rob a train in Canada. The first…
HIDDEN GEM: What’s behind this old country store in the Shuswap
You might be surprised to discover the colourful history behind a small, brick building on…
‘Remarkable find’: Rare historical Shuswap scrapbooks and photos in new book
A long-time resident of the Shuswap stumbled upon on a rare piece of history and…