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Smiles, laughter and learning at Penticton’s century-old Leir House
Just like it was in the early days at Leir House, there is very much…
Princeton Posse win playoff game hours after learning of coach’s death
Princeton Posse assistant coach and former player Morton Johnston was killed in a motor vehicle crash…
iN PHOTOS: Northern Lights dance through a cloudy southern Interior sky
The aurora forecast didn't disappoint for photographers in Kamloops and the Okanagan last night despite…
‘Cheating the devil’: Okanagan Valley Throwdown hits mark for fun, fitness
“Cheating the devil,” was Kris Newman’s inspiration when he began CrossFit training 13 years ago.…
South Okanagan four-year-old has new lease on life thanks to early intervention
Needing a heart transplant at seven months old to stay alive, Hudson Suh’s story is…
South Okanagan performances ‘life changing’ for Ukrainians struggling to survive
A standing ovation was the culmination to a “life-changing” visit to the South Okanagan for…
How a Penticton woman stepped up to help Ukrainian refugees
When she began helping Ukrainians escape their war-torn country, Jennifer Martison realized getting people out…
It’s cool to be kind at this South Okanagan middle school
Real Acts of caring Week is once a year but a group of middle school…
The timeless appeal of this Penticton grocery store
Going into South Main Market is like stepping back in time. It's all about the…
Kids play for those who can’t at Apex Winter Classic
Competition was fierce at this past weekend's Apex Winter Classic hockey tournament and once again…
B.C. man breaks world record for oldest male to do headstand
Bruce Ives, a Haida Gwaii resident, was confirmed to be the record holder as the world’s…
Unique models strut their stuff at Penticton fashion show
In a word: “heartwarming.” That was the overwhelming response to The Uniquely Fashionable Fashion Show…
Penticton’s Purple Pantry filling a critical need
There’s a small building outside the Elks Lodge on Ellis Street in Penticton that’s filling…
South Okanagan breast cancer patients find hope for tomorrow
Shock, anger, denial and fear of the unknown marked the start of Kelly-Rae Buchan’s battle…
New Penticton art exhibits shine light on inner beauty
In the darkened gallery, the eyes of the large nude canvas portraits seem to follow…
‘Throttle therapy’: Summerland man launching new motorcycle tour company
JD Dubois is a man on a mission who just happens to be a biker…
Okanagan riders remember their fallen brothers and sisters
Motorcyclists from throughout the Okanagan will join together on Oct. 16 for the annual Memorial…
Okanagan dogs get the jump on fun
There’s a new Okanagan group that’s taking the fun of playing fetch to new heights…
Sky’s the limit for Okanagan glider pilot
It’s a warm August morning and Alan Daniel is high above the Okanagan valley in…
Long-lost French postcard finally reaches its to Salmon Arm destination
When Judy Glaicar checked her mail one day in June, she couldn't imagine who would…
iN PHOTOS: Two-Spirit artist builds safer spaces in Okanagan for queer youth
A Two-Spirit artist and storyteller is using stage performance and social media to inspire and…
An anniversary of tears and smiles for former Penticton woman
Three years ago, Alyssa Kroeker was sexually assaulted and now, on that anniversary, she looks…
IF THE SHOE FITS: Unique art project in Penticton to benefit Canadian Mental Health
It the shoe fits, paint it? It may sound a little bizarre, but that’s exactly…
Ukrainian invasion hits home through West Kootenay woman’s long-lost family letter
A West Kootenay woman has used a long-lost family letter to track down relatives in…