Okanagan

A group of controversial murals that were proposed for Vernon, B.C., last year are getting a second life, in a documentary called Behind the Mask.  In 2022 the ‘Behind the Mask’ mural project was announced; there were plans to hang…
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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Another weekend, another temporary emergency department closure at South Okanagan General Hospital. On Saturday,…
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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A tax hike of 11.41 per cent. That’s what city council in West Kelowna will discuss on Tuesday as it looks at next…
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A new facility to help expectant mothers has opened in Kelowna, B.C., with the capacity to help with 30 deliveries a month. “Our priority is to ensure people have access to the primary care services they need, including expectant…
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The dancers of Mission Dance Centre and Company are busy preparing to stage their annual production of The Nutcracker. “I have been doing The Nutcracker since I was probably four years old,” said Annette Bakala, the production’s…
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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Aileé Zaga is a force to be reckoned with. Her operatic voice delivers a powerful message in her new song Written in…
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Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the cast of Elf the Musical is ready to spread holiday cheer. “I think…
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Hundreds gathered in Osoyoos, B.C., on Wednesday night to voice opinions over an unpopular tax hike. In late October, town council green-lit the community’s 2024 budget, including a near 40-per cent jump in property taxes.At…
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The war between Russia and Ukraine is well into its second year — a grim milestone for Ukrainian refugees in the Okanagan. However, mental health professionals from across B.C. are now helping Ukrainians cope with being away from…
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Wintertime will be a little more bearable for dozens of people who are experiencing homelessness, thanks to the South Okanagan Women In Need Society. The Light Up A Life campaign aims to provide 50 people with backpacks filled with…
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