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Don’t create another shelter dog this Christmas: BC SPCA
Some may argue there's no better sight on Christmas morning than a puppy, kitten or…
The greatest gift of all: Readers share favourite Christmas gift memories
Christmas is about more than gifts, but everybody has a memory of one that stands…
Support these local Christmas markets coming up in Kamloops, Okanagan
We've heard it time and time again — support local during the pandemic. Even though…
Local gifts to send your mom this Mother’s Day
There's an important holiday coming up, and while the pandemic makes celebrating a little harder,…
Eight books by Vernon and area authors to put under the tree this year
VERNON - For die-hard book worms, there’s no greater Christmas gift than a good read. A book, especially one with a personal inscription, makes a thoughtful gift for the book lover in your life. If you’re on the hunt for local titles, we’ve got a few suggestions. For the fiction lover %%Image1%% Turtle Valley by...
Local handmade holiday gift ideas
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you’re hoping to go a less commercial route this holiday season, look no further than the Thompson-Okanagan, a region that boasts numerous handcrafted gifts. From ceramics to sweet treats, there’s surely a gift to be found for every boy and girl — one that keeps you out of box-store lineups to boot....
How a community saved Christmas for young family robbed of presents
KELOWNA – The Beston family Christmas tree is surrounded by presents again, thanks to an outpouring of support from the community. Jason and Jenny Beston, the parents of a family that was robbed of cherished personal items and presents just days before Christmas, say they have been overwhelmed with gifts from the community over the...