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Sculptures enhance permanent legacy of former UBC student

Posted by Editor | Jun 20, 2017 | Community

Student’s father creates bronze deer in memory of his son Two bronze deer now grace the grounds of UBC’s Okanagan campus, a gift that will forever stand as a legacy to former undergraduate student River Sidley. River died...

Kelowna residents weigh in on Agriculture Plan

Posted by Editor | Jun 20, 2017 | Community

Kelowna residents and local farmers are reminded of an opportunity to review the draft Agriculture...

Progressive dinner and tasting on Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive

Posted by Editor | Jun 20, 2017 | Events, Wine & Food

Relax and enjoy a summer evening travelling along Summerland’sBottleneck Drive during a guided three-course progressive dinner and tasting event July 7.

Novel backgrounder

Posted by Jessica Bonney | Jun 18, 2017 | Culture

Beneath the whirr and buzz of coee grinders, I sit with Okanagan author Ashley Little as she tells me about the inception of her most recent novel, Niagara Motel.

Conservation cooperation

Posted by Judie Steeves | Jun 17, 2017 | Features

2018 OWC COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS WINNER This annual competition recognizes and rewards excellence in...

Helping Syrian refugees find their way in a new world

Posted by Susan McIver | Jun 16, 2017 | Good Neighbours

As seen in our pages. Diddy Evans (centre) felt powerless as she watched the horrors of the war in...

Okanagan Centre for Innovation recognized as Best in BC

Posted by Editor | Jun 16, 2017 | Community

Centre awarded Stan Rogers Memorial Award The Okanagan Centre for Innovation was announced winner...

Downtown Vernon: City Centre evolution

Posted by Editor | Jun 16, 2017 | Community, Progress

Vernon’s historic city centre is buzzing with the kind of renewed vitality that attracts residents and draws visitors.

Recent construction projects update and blend with familiar streetscapes, taking advantage of easy access to the host of retail outlets, restaurants, pro-fessional services, arts and cultural venues already available.