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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…
Historic O’Keefe Ranch near Vernon struck by avian flu
Poultry at the popular North Okanagan museum, the Historic O'Keefe Ranch, have contracted avian flu.…
FUN AND FREE: Kamloops Museum offering kid-friendly educational tours
A special opportunity is available to residents looking to learn about the history of Kamloops,…
Royal B.C. Museum’s marvelous mushroom exhibit opens in Okanagan
Just like mushroom season, there's only a short window to enjoy B.C.'s Marvellous Mushrooms exhibit…
Long time Kelowna heritage champion Ursula Surtees has died
Ursula Surtees was the driving force behind the preservation of much of Kelowna’s history from…
Penticton Museum’s new exhibit honours syilx language keepers
The late Clara Jack is one of four people being honoured by the Penticton Museum…
Vernon museum hosting exhibit created to remember residential school survivors
A timely exhibit on Canada’s residential schools will be at the Greater Vernon Museum and…
iN VIDEO: Film footage shows Vernon from 90 years ago
A recently unearthed film of the opening of the Vernon airport offers a rare but…
Lack of cash forcing Vernon’s O’Keefe Ranch to close early
Due to its dire financial situation, the Historic O'Keefe Ranch, a popular North Okanagan tourist…
North Okanagan’s O’Keefe Ranch eyes opening date
The popular North Okanagan Historic O’Keefe Ranch has opened up its grounds to the public…
Soak in some Okanagan culture while keeping your physical distance
If you've been missing immersing yourself in history and culture, the Kelowna Museums Society has…
Kamloops Museum looking for your submissions for mountain biking exhibit
The Kamloops Museum is going to have an exhibit on something the city is renowned…
New Kamloops museum exhibit to highlight taxidermy
A new exhibition at the Kamloops Museum and Archives opens later this month and offers…
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?…
Renovations breathe new life into Kelowna museum
KELOWNA – A ribbon cutting ceremony in Kelowna today symbolized a new era for its…
Hey Kamloops, what are your thoughts on a Chinese Canadian museum in B.C.?
KAMLOOPS — The province will be conducting community meetings in various cities across British Columbia…
Vernon museum wants to move tree that cuts and slices unsuspecting patrons
VERNON – The tyranny of a historic tree will continue, at least for a little…
New Vernon art gallery and museum given $40M price tag
VERNON – The cost of a new cultural centre for Vernon’s museum and art gallery…
Kamloops city hall is getting a pop-up museum
KAMLOOPS – In a bit of a reveral of roles, the Kamloops Museum and Archives…
Straight razors, history, and Movember come together in Vernon
VERNON – As Gabriel Newman started going through collections at the Greater Vernon Museum and…
North Okanagan museum locked down after suspected live bomb found on display
ARMSTRONG – A museum in the North Okanagan was locked down earlier this month after…
Firefighters douse blaze outside Vernon museum
VERNON – Firefighters were out early this morning extinguishing a fire that started behind the…
New curator takes the reins at the Vernon museum
VERNON – There’s a new face at the Vernon Museum. Her name is Tracy Satin,…
Travelling museum exhibit coming to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Victoria’s Royal B.C. Museum is sending an exhibit to Kamloops. The Species at…