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Big White: 1ºC with unlimited visibility.
Eleven lifts are open and 73 runs are open on Sunday.
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Eleven lifts are open and 73 runs are open on Sunday.
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Big White: 1ºC with unlimited visibility
Although Big White didn’t receive any fresh snow overnight, the conditions are looking perfect for a day on the slopes.
It is c...
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December 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Big White: 1ºC with unlimited visibility.
Eleven lifts are open and 73 runs are open on Sunday.
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Eleven lifts are open and 73 runs are open on Sunday.
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Jungle Me in Rio de Janeiro
Head to the Tijuca Rainforest for waterfalls and hiking. 🔻
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Head to the Tijuca Rainforest for waterfalls and hiking. 🔻
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Jungle Me in Rio de Janeiro
Just like the Baroness d’Escragnolle, my wife is luxuriating in the cascade of the waterfall.
Kerry raises her face to the cool tumble of wat.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Jungle Me in Rio de Janeiro
Head to the Tijuca Rainforest for waterfalls and hiking. 🔻
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Head to the Tijuca Rainforest for waterfalls and hiking. 🔻
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The community of Crofton reeling from the Domtar closure
Every job represents a family with a mortgage and bills. 🔻
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Every job represents a family with a mortgage and bills. 🔻
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The community of Crofton reeling from the Domtar closure
The community of Crofton's very existence is inexplicably tied to the Domtar pulp and paper mill.
When that facility announced its indefi...
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December 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The community of Crofton reeling from the Domtar closure
Every job represents a family with a mortgage and bills. 🔻
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Every job represents a family with a mortgage and bills. 🔻
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Big White: More fresh snow with calm and mild conditions.
Over the past week, the resort has received 48 centimetres of fresh snow.
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Over the past week, the resort has received 48 centimetres of fresh snow.
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Big White: More fresh snow with calm and mild conditions
Big White continues getting fresh snow.
The resort is reporting another three centimetres of fresh snow over the past 12 hours, bringing the 24.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Big White: More fresh snow with calm and mild conditions.
Over the past week, the resort has received 48 centimetres of fresh snow.
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Over the past week, the resort has received 48 centimetres of fresh snow.
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Hazardous, severe and very dangerous: Making sense of Environment Canada's new colour-coded weather alerts
It's supposed to be easier to understand. 🔻
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It's supposed to be easier to understand. 🔻
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Hazardous, severe and very dangerous: Making sense of Environment Canada's new colour-coded weather alerts
Advisory, watch and warning have been usurped by yellow, orange and red.
It's Environment Canada's new colour-coded weather alert syst...
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December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hazardous, severe and very dangerous: Making sense of Environment Canada's new colour-coded weather alerts
It's supposed to be easier to understand. 🔻
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It's supposed to be easier to understand. 🔻
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West Kelowna RCMP make 1 arrest, seize large quantity of drugs.
Police said the investigation remains active.
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Police said the investigation remains active.
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West Kelowna RCMP make 1 arrest, seize large quantity of drugs
A large police response in West Kelowna was due to a search warrant, which ended in one arrest and the seizure of a large amount of drug...
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December 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
West Kelowna RCMP make 1 arrest, seize large quantity of drugs.
Police said the investigation remains active.
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Police said the investigation remains active.
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Wine column: Top 5 holiday hacks from a winemaker
Of course, they all involve wine. 🔻
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Of course, they all involve wine. 🔻
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Wine column: Top 5 holiday hacks from a winemaker
Justin Hall is a busy boy this time of year.
The winemaker from Nk'Mip Cellars in Osoyoos is popping red wines in the fridge, sloshing wine fro.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Wine column: Top 5 holiday hacks from a winemaker
Of course, they all involve wine. 🔻
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Of course, they all involve wine. 🔻
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Arrest made following large police response in the North Okanagan.
The arrest was made after a 12 hour stand off.
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The arrest was made after a 12 hour stand off.
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Arrest made following large police response in the North Okanagan
A person was arrested following a 12 hour standoff in the Coldstream area.
Shortly after midnight on Thursday, the Vernon RCMP were c...
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December 13, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Arrest made following large police response in the North Okanagan.
The arrest was made after a 12 hour stand off.
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The arrest was made after a 12 hour stand off.
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BC Prosecution Service says RCMP officer won't be charged for fatal 2024 crash.
“There is no substantial likelihood of conviction."
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“There is no substantial likelihood of conviction."
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BC Prosecution Service says RCMP officer won't be charged for fatal 2024 crash
The BC Prosecution Service says a Nakusp RCMP officer who was involved in a fatal crash last November will not face any charges.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:33 PM
BC Prosecution Service says RCMP officer won't be charged for fatal 2024 crash.
“There is no substantial likelihood of conviction."
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“There is no substantial likelihood of conviction."
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RCMP asking people to search sheds, outbuildings for missing Lake Country woman.
“We are very concerned about Chantelle’s wellbeing and need the public’s help to locate her."
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“We are very concerned about Chantelle’s wellbeing and need the public’s help to locate her."
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RCMP asking people to search sheds, outbuildings for missing Lake Country woman
The Lake Country RCMP are asking the community in the search for a woman who has been missing since mid-October.
Search and rescue te...
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December 12, 2025 at 11:10 PM
RCMP asking people to search sheds, outbuildings for missing Lake Country woman.
“We are very concerned about Chantelle’s wellbeing and need the public’s help to locate her."
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“We are very concerned about Chantelle’s wellbeing and need the public’s help to locate her."
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Ready to turn your Odd Bunch box into delicious meals? We’ve got three easy recipe ideas you’ll love! #OddBunch
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Read the full guide here 🔽
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What to Cook with Your Odd Bunch Box
If you haven’t tried Odd Bunch yet, here's the scoop: Odd Bunch rescues fresh produce that never makes it to grocery shelves.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Ready to turn your Odd Bunch box into delicious meals? We’ve got three easy recipe ideas you’ll love! #OddBunch
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Read the full guide here 🔽
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City of Kamloops, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc say 2015 claim 'does not seek private or city-owned land'.
“The fundamentals of property ownership in Kamloops remain unchanged and day-to-day life continues as normal."
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“The fundamentals of property ownership in Kamloops remain unchanged and day-to-day life continues as normal."
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City of Kamloops, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc say 2015 claim 'does not seek private or city-owned land'
Officials from the City of Kamloops and Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc are calling for “calm and patience” regarding...
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December 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
City of Kamloops, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc say 2015 claim 'does not seek private or city-owned land'.
“The fundamentals of property ownership in Kamloops remain unchanged and day-to-day life continues as normal."
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“The fundamentals of property ownership in Kamloops remain unchanged and day-to-day life continues as normal."
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Weather pattern moving across the BC Interior to bring heavy snow to #BCHwy1
This is the fourth snowfall warning issued for the highway in about 10 days.
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This is the fourth snowfall warning issued for the highway in about 10 days.
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Weather pattern moving across the BC Interior to bring heavy snow to Hwy 1
Another snowfall warning is in place for the Trans-Canada Highway between the Shuswap and Golden.
Environment Canada issued the warni...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Weather pattern moving across the BC Interior to bring heavy snow to #BCHwy1
This is the fourth snowfall warning issued for the highway in about 10 days.
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This is the fourth snowfall warning issued for the highway in about 10 days.
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Flood warnings lifted across the BC Interior but evacuations remain in place in Princeton.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Fraser Valley with more rainfall expected over the coming days.
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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Fraser Valley with more rainfall expected over the coming days.
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Flood warnings lifted across the BC Interior but evacuations remain in place in Princeton
A series of atmospheric rivers caused significant challenges across the Lower Mainland and parts of the Southern Interior.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Flood warnings lifted across the BC Interior but evacuations remain in place in Princeton.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Fraser Valley with more rainfall expected over the coming days.
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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Fraser Valley with more rainfall expected over the coming days.
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2 BC companies fined over $625K for fatal 2024 crane incident.
WorkSafe BC announced $1.3 million in fines due to a series of crane accidents.
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WorkSafe BC announced $1.3 million in fines due to a series of crane accidents.
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2 BC companies fined over $625K for fatal 2024 crane incident
More than $1.3 million in fines have been handed against two companies due to a series of crane accidents, including one that killed a worker in 2024.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
2 BC companies fined over $625K for fatal 2024 crane incident.
WorkSafe BC announced $1.3 million in fines due to a series of crane accidents.
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WorkSafe BC announced $1.3 million in fines due to a series of crane accidents.
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Vehicle incident closes #BCHwy1 east of Revelstoke.
There is no estimated time of reopening.
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There is no estimated time of reopening.
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Vehicle incident closes Hwy 1 east of Revelstoke
A vehicle incident has closed an eastern section of the Trans-Canada Highway.
The highway is closed through Glacier National Park, near the Ill.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Vehicle incident closes #BCHwy1 east of Revelstoke.
There is no estimated time of reopening.
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There is no estimated time of reopening.
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Lost Frequencies set to headline 2026 edition of AltiTunes at Sun Peaks.
General Admission Weekend Passes are now on sale.
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General Admission Weekend Passes are now on sale.
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Lost Frequencies set to headline 2026 edition of AltiTunes at Sun Peaks
AltiTunes 2026 is still three months away, but the organizers of the ski resort music festival have announced the headlining artist.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Lost Frequencies set to headline 2026 edition of AltiTunes at Sun Peaks.
General Admission Weekend Passes are now on sale.
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General Admission Weekend Passes are now on sale.
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UPDATE: #BCHwy3 remains closed due to debris, Hwy 1 closed through Abbostford.
The Coquihalla remains open and #BCHwy1 is open through the Fraser Valley.
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The Coquihalla remains open and #BCHwy1 is open through the Fraser Valley.
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UPDATE: Hwy 3 remains closed due to debris, Hwy 1 closed through Abbostford
(UPDATE: Dec. 12 @ 9:14 am) – There have been no changes to the Highway 3 closure.
DriveBC says the highway is close from Princeton...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
UPDATE: #BCHwy3 remains closed due to debris, Hwy 1 closed through Abbostford.
The Coquihalla remains open and #BCHwy1 is open through the Fraser Valley.
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The Coquihalla remains open and #BCHwy1 is open through the Fraser Valley.
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Finish 2025 strong with The Hatching Post’s Boxing Day party and mouth-watering New Year’s Eve platters. The Hatching Post has your holiday plans covered! 🍻🥳
Read more to discover what they offer! 🔽
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Read more to discover what they offer! 🔽
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The Hatching Post Serves Up Two Holiday Hits before the year ends
Boxing Day Hangover Pajama Party – December 26, 2025
Trade the chaos for comfort! Slip into your coziest PJ’s (or regular...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Finish 2025 strong with The Hatching Post’s Boxing Day party and mouth-watering New Year’s Eve platters. The Hatching Post has your holiday plans covered! 🍻🥳
Read more to discover what they offer! 🔽
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Read more to discover what they offer! 🔽
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Your Voice: Removing or diminishing one of Kelowna's premier parks is deeply troubling.
A Kelowna resident writes: "Eliminating or obstructing this space would deprive the community of a vital public resource."
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A Kelowna resident writes: "Eliminating or obstructing this space would deprive the community of a vital public resource."
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Your Voice: Removing or diminishing one of Kelowna's premier parks is deeply troubling
All letters to the editor published by KelownaNow reflect only the opinions of the readers who submit them, and not necessarily those of Kelo...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Your Voice: Removing or diminishing one of Kelowna's premier parks is deeply troubling.
A Kelowna resident writes: "Eliminating or obstructing this space would deprive the community of a vital public resource."
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A Kelowna resident writes: "Eliminating or obstructing this space would deprive the community of a vital public resource."
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UPDATE: Čihař signs with Rockets day after inking NHL deal with Kings
Previously expected but now confirmed, the 18-year-old forward will report to Kelowna after representing Czechia at the World Juniors.
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Previously expected but now confirmed, the 18-year-old forward will report to Kelowna after representing Czechia at the World Juniors.
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UPDATE: Čihař signs with Rockets day after inking NHL deal with Kings
(UPDATE: Dec. 11 @ 4:15 pm) - It's now official!
The day after inking his first NHL deal with the Los Angeles Kings, Vojtěch Čihař...
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December 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
UPDATE: Čihař signs with Rockets day after inking NHL deal with Kings
Previously expected but now confirmed, the 18-year-old forward will report to Kelowna after representing Czechia at the World Juniors.
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Previously expected but now confirmed, the 18-year-old forward will report to Kelowna after representing Czechia at the World Juniors.
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UPDATE: Coquihalla reopens, #BCHwy3 still closed due to flooding concerns.
#BCHwy1 remains closed to eastbound traffic at Bridal Falls.
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#BCHwy1 remains closed to eastbound traffic at Bridal Falls.
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UPDATE: Coquihalla reopens, Hwy 3 still closed due to flooding concerns
(UPDATE: Dec. 11 @ 3:45 pm) – The Coquihalla has reopened in both directions between Hope and Merritt.
The highway was closed late W...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
UPDATE: Coquihalla reopens, #BCHwy3 still closed due to flooding concerns.
#BCHwy1 remains closed to eastbound traffic at Bridal Falls.
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#BCHwy1 remains closed to eastbound traffic at Bridal Falls.
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Looking for holiday gift inspiration? The Osoyoos Gift Guide has you covered with thoughtful local ideas — from handcrafted artisan goods and delicious treats to wine experiences, spa days, and even winter staycations.
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Read the full guide here 🔽
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Osoyoos Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Local Gifts & Experiences
The holiday season is here, and what better way to spread joy than by supporting local businesses in Osoyoos?
From handcrafted treasures to unf...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Looking for holiday gift inspiration? The Osoyoos Gift Guide has you covered with thoughtful local ideas — from handcrafted artisan goods and delicious treats to wine experiences, spa days, and even winter staycations.
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From big seasonal celebrations to cozy community gatherings, here’s your guide to Kelowna’s can’t-miss events for December 12 to 18!
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Check out the full list of events here:
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Now you KNow with Pamela and Nikki: Upcoming Events for Dec 12 to 18
Happening this Week!
Friday, December 12, 2025
CRAFT Après-Ski Winter Rooftop Party
Time: Two options: 3:00 –...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
From big seasonal celebrations to cozy community gatherings, here’s your guide to Kelowna’s can’t-miss events for December 12 to 18!
Check out the full list of events here:
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Check out the full list of events here:
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BC prison teacher reprimanded for falsifying marks, attendance records to maintain funding.
“He failed to fulfill his teaching duties to the detriment of his students."
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“He failed to fulfill his teaching duties to the detriment of his students."
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BC prison teacher reprimanded for falsifying marks, attendance records to maintain funding
A teacher at a BC prison, who falsely recorded attendance for and assigned marks for inmates who had already been released from jail, ha...
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December 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
BC prison teacher reprimanded for falsifying marks, attendance records to maintain funding.
“He failed to fulfill his teaching duties to the detriment of his students."
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“He failed to fulfill his teaching duties to the detriment of his students."
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