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Calling all kitsch lovers: Have any souvenirs from the ’80s and ’90s in Kelowna?
KELOWNA – Have fond memories of Kelowna’s Bedrock City? What about the old roller rink?…
Why the Okanagan Lake bridge has to float
You might not realize it, but when you travel from Kelowna to West Kelowna along…
iN VIDEO: Take a virtual tour in a vintage World War II plane over Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — Two Second World War vintage aircrafts were heard flying over Kamloops and the…
Renovations breathe new life into Kelowna museum
KELOWNA – A ribbon cutting ceremony in Kelowna today symbolized a new era for its…
Why cider is making a comeback in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – Cider is fast becoming a staple in the Okanagan — everyone knows you…
Cemetery tour digs deep into Okanagan history
KELOWNA – Compared to England or China, Canada is a young country — Kelowna only…
New statue in Waterfront Park will honour Westbank First Nation chief
KELOWNA – An unsung hero from the early days of settler-Native history in the Okanagan…
Kelowna in focus: The North End’s humble roots and high end living
KELOWNA – Snuggled against Knox Mountain, Kelowna's North End is a single-family neighbourhood that’s slowly…
By Odin’s beard: Muninn’s Post in Kelowna brings Norse culture to life
KELOWNA – Walk through the doors of Muninn's Post on Bernard Avenue and you'll step…
How Kelowna grew to become the biggest city in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – While Kelowna is the dominant city in the Okanagan these days, there was…
iN VIDEO: Tour of iconic Vernon Greyhound bus depot
VERNON – The Vernon bus depot has been a fixture in the city for decades.…
iN PHOTOS: Exploring what remains of Vernon’s historic Kin Race Track
VERNON – Weeds and graffiti have taken over the once thriving grounds of Kin Race…
Kelowna’s 35-year-old Pioneer Country Market says goodbye
KELOWNA – After three and a half decades of being run by one of Kelowna’s…
Vernon man donates lifetime collection of artifacts to help preserve history of northeastern B.C.
VERNON – When I pull up, Lloyd Cushway is standing on his front porch in…
Ghost stories, money laundering, and secret tunnels: Storied Armstrong Hotel up for auction
ARMSTRONG – From a ghost named Emily to a secret safe that has never been…
Before his 1914 assassination ignited WWI, Archduke Ferdinand was one of the Okanagan’s first tourists
PART ONE OF A FOUR PART SERIES PENTICTON WAS LITTLE MORE THAN TOM ELLIS'S RANCH…
Historical treasures unearthed during Vernon Military Camp renovations
VERNON – After decades spent buried beneath buildings, a number of historical objects were uncovered…
Historic Vernon Military Camp under renovation
VERNON – The Vernon Military Camp is getting a facelift. Work is underway to retrofit…
North Okanagan residents find out what their antiques, oddities and heirlooms are really worth
VERNON – Ever wondered if that old antique is worth a fortune, or just wanted…
Past meets present on the Shuswap River: Enderby moves ahead with improvements for tubers, kayakers
ENDERBY – The times are changing on the shores of the Shuswap River. Where paddlewheel…
Video series sheds light on Vernon and Shuswap internment camps
VERNON – A former internment camp at what is now W.L. Seaton Secondary School in…
From horses and bells to state of the art; Vernon Fire Department has come a long way in 125 years
VERNON – Things have come a long way at the Vernon Fire Department since it…
Mystery solved: Box of keepsakes found in Vernon finds its family
VERNON – Lorna’s Box has found its way home. It’s a conclusion Vernon resident Jack…
Salmon Arm curling club needs your help to recover stolen antique rock
SALMON ARM – The Salmon Arm Curling Centre has lost a piece of its history.…