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Indigenous Peoples Day events within syilx homelands
In honour of sqilxw day (National Indigenous Peoples Day) today, June 21, the syilx Nation…
Greata Ranch and land could be yours for $51 million
Some picturesque parcels of land that capture the essence of the Okanagan are on the…
‘Worth getting up early’: 5 of Earth’s planetary neighbours gather in southern Interior night sky
Skywatchers in the southern Interior can enjoy a planetary gathering in the night sky this…
Okanagan snowpack is 243% of normal
The Thompson Okanagan snowpack levels are well above the average for the season, causing flood…
iN PHOTOS: South Okanagan Pride Society kicks off month-long celebration
The room filled with roaring laughter as Rez Daddy, a local Two-Spirit drag artist, strutted…
Forums planned throughout Kamloops, Okanagan to pitch new federal ridings
B.C.'s Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission is hoping to engage voters in Kamloops and the Okanagan to…
Harvester anticipated to finally fight milfoil problem in South Okanagan lake
A harvester is expected to bring balance back to Vaseux Lake in the South Okanagan…
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan Indian Band celebrates return of Cultural Arbor
Hundreds of community members gathered on May 28 to celebrate the grand reopening of the…
Events aplenty in Kamloops and Okanagan for Pride Month
Events are being held throughout June in Kamloops and the Okanagan in recognition of Pride…
Okanagan MP is now in charge of scrutinizing the nation’s spending
Okanagan MP Dan Albas has a lofty new role among the opposition Conservative Party of…
Okanagan Indian Band to host grand reopening of Cultural Arbor
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) is inviting all members of the OKIB community, the syilx…
Completion of Okanagan Rail Trail’s missing link finally in sight
The timeline for a completed Okanagan Rail Trail is becoming clearer with important paperwork expected…
Up to 5 cm of snow expected on Okanagan Connector
Drivers can expect more snow along the Okanagan Connector today. Environment Canada issued a special…
Community support emphasized at syilx Nation Drug Forum
During the annual syilx Nation Drug Forum on May 13, syilx people from across the…
Labour, red tape stand in way of controlling rising house prices in Okanagan: economist
The best way to put a lid on skyrocketing housing prices in the Okanagan and…
Okanagan pizzeria ranks among Canada’s top spots to eat outside
Patio season will soon be in full swing starting with the Victoria Day long weekend…
The moon will be eclipsed over Kamloops, Okanagan tonight
– This article was first published May 7, 2022. There will be a lunar eclipse…
Mother’s Day in Kamloops, Okanagan busy with train rides, horse rides, yoga and wine
Mother’s Day is extra special in Kamloops and the Okanagan thanks to the numerous local…
B.C. researcher discovers new fungi to combat disease threatening vineyards, orchards
Talk about a fun guy – Dawson Creek-born Jinx Pollard-Flamand has discovered two species of…
‘Least we can do’: Okanagan stewardship society asks for temporary bird feeder hiatus
Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society is asking bird lovers to take down their bird feeders temporarily…
B.C. government creating 240 childcare spaces in Okanagan
The province is creating 240 new childcare spaces in throughout the Okanagan. Four child care…
iN PHOTOS: Blossoming arrowleaf balsamroot sure sign summer on the way in Okanagan, Kamloops
You know spring has definitely arrived when the so-called Okanagan sunflower can be seen covering…
Egg hunts and Easter fun hatching up across the Okanagan and Kamloops
Festive events are being held around Kamloops and the Okanagan all Easter weekend, mostly for…
At least three joints are hosting cannabis-laced comedy in Kamloops and Kelowna
For anybody who enjoys indulging in comedy and cannabis at the same time, some funny…