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Celebrating Canada through dance

Simone Orlando, in her third year as CEO and artistic director of Ballet Kelowna, mentors a small family of dancers

Jan 25, 2017 8:00 AM Read more >

Writing Out Loud returns to the Similkameen

A Keremeos group has the popular Writing Out Loud workshops back on the schedule this month

Jan 13, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

Photographer captures winter chills in the Okanagan

Penticton Western News reader John Poon captured the winter chills perfectly in these two photos.

Jan 10, 2017 5:00 PM Read more >

Walk or run your way to a smoke-free life

Innovative nationwide quit smoking program gets participants to exercise in a group setting.

Jan 7, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

Online texts saving Okanagan College students money

BCcampus’s Open Textbook Project is an online repository of open educational resources

Dec 28, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >

Mount Baldy announces Dec. 1 opening day

Ski hills are getting ready to open in the South Okanagan

Nov 27, 2016 6:00 AM Read more >

Osoyoos couple generous with Penticton hospital gift

Osoyoos couple donating $30,000 to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation’s Penticton hospital campaign.

Nov 15, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

Water and Landscapes along Okanagan shorelines

The Regional District Okanagan Similkameen is offering a workshop on shorelines and riparian areas.

Nov 7, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

Voting open for People's Choice Amateur Photography Competition

Photographers from across the province competed in amateur competition

Aug 24, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

Abbotsford Airshow: Heroes of the Skies

The Abbotsford International Airshow takes place Aug. 12-14 and includes US Navy Super Hornets and the Breitling Jet Team

Aug 5, 2016 11:00 AM Read more >