human interest
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…
iN PHOTOS: syilx artist rediscovers the joy of drawing after stopping for 40 years
Hector Alec, a syilx artist, recently rediscovered his passion for art after putting his pen…
Kootenay town looks to immortalize local wild turkey in public art
A Nakusp woman wants to raise a memorial for a bird that captured the heart…
iN PHOTOS: syilx elder Freddy Louis remembers life in the ring, on the ice and on the diamond
On an overcast day, syilx Elder Freddy Louis sits on the sofa in his living…
iN VIDEO: Did predatory bird lead to deaths of dozens of Bohemian waxwings in Kamloops?
A Kamloops man came across a strange sight on Tuesday, finding numerous dead birds downtown…
Trailblazer: Syrian refugees in Kelowna pay it forward
Since first arriving in Kelowna with his family as Syrian refugees, Mohammad Alshahoud has not…
Here are the most popular B.C. baby names of 2021
For the third year in a row, Olivia is the top girls name in the…
‘Crowtographer’ in B.C. develops flocks of followers by focusing on curious corvids
Crows are my jam. So reads the first line of Colleen Wilson’s Instagram account. The…
Names of Bedaux landmarks in northeast B.C. could be removed due to Nazi ties
Mount Bedaux and the Bedaux Pass in northeast B.C. may soon have their names removed…
Kelowna radio show garden expert’s voice can now be heard on Vancouver Island
After almost 40 years of offering garden tips to Kelowna radio listeners, Don Burnett’s Garden…
Bold bear breaks into West Kootenay family home
An Edgewood family was shaken but unharmed after a black bear broke into their home…
A birthday party to remember for youth transitioning out of B.C.’s child-welfare system
It’s not a typical birthday party, but there is nothing typical about “aging out” of…
Kamloops mountain climber overcomes mental health challenges with help from biggest rock, her dog Ernest
Rock climbing and exploring the mountains around her home with her dog is helping a…