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Two day suspension for BC nurse who fiddled with expenses

A BC nurse who fiddled with his expenses and falsified documents has been suspended for two days. According to a Sept. 4 BC College and Nurs

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The magic and value of historic movie theatres in Kamloops, Okanagan

Walking into a classic theatre under a lit-up marquee is like walking back in time. The familiar ambiance of the small, simple venue mixed with th

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Court hearing set for dispute between Kamloops mayor and province over leaked report

A BC judge will hear government lawyers go up against the mayor of Kamloops next month over a leaked workplace investigation. The BC Attorne

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Indie comedy-horror flick shooting in Okanagan has some recognizable faces

The Okanagan is typically known for Hallmark holiday movies, but a few local writers wrote a horror movie and its shooting in Kelowna and Silver L

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BC nurse with long disciplinary history loses licence

A BC nurse with a history of suspensions and disciplinary action has been stripped of their nursing licence. According to a Sept. 7 BC Colle

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BC catholic school principal suspended for inflating student's grade

A BC Catholic school principal who bumped up a pupil's final grade by 20 per cent has been suspended for two days. According to a Sept.

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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
An Okanagan real estate appraisal company has won the right to trademark its name despite opposition from a rival firm. According to an Aug. 6 Canadian Intellectual Property Office decision, Okanagan Appraisals had been granted the right to