The Penticton Community Centre Fitness Room will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 6 a.m. with increased safety protocols and capacity limits in place.
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OK, so two weeks into the new year and I’m seeing a whole lot of people making the decision to start putting health first.
The Summerland Community Arts Council is pleased to present the gallery show, “Roots Resilience, Rejuvenation,” by Linda Lovisa.
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It’s not only blowing snow, but it’s very cold out there too. Very cold.
2022 has arrived, so let me first wish you a Happy New Year.
Happy New Year! Hope you all had a blessed and wonderful Christmas, enjoying time with family and friends.
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The new year brought me a new insight into children and dogs.
VICTORIA — We’re coming to the end of a second year dominated by a global pandemic and our brains are tired.
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VICTORIA — British Columbia reported 2,046 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, eclipsing the previous record set the day before as the Omicron variant spreads.
A Kelowna cannabis company has entered into an agreement to make and distribute CBD-infused and non-infused prebiotic products for Mexico.
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After five years of work, major improvements to Penticton Regional Hospital are now done.
Central Okanagan residents can support people affected by dementia at Breakfast to Remember, a virtual fundraising event in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
An inaugural cannabis conference has been announced in Kelowna for next year.
Here we are, at the fourth week of advent, less than a week before we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
This year has seen the release of a large number of fantastic games that are great in their own way. There has to be one standout title and this year is no different.
Country musician Ben Klick, who hails from West Kelowna, released a new single and video Friday as a tribute to front-line workers.
Interior Health has started offering the pediatric COVID-19 vaccines to children age five to 11 in communities across the region.
This Sunday is the second Sunday in Advent. Advent is a time to prepare our hearts; the second Sunday is a beautiful chance to reflect on the ways prophecy has been fulfilled and ponder what the future will bring.
Lynne Leydier felt that after nearly two years of COVID fatigue, the Okanagan needed something that said Christmas.
Auxiliary and Gift Shop step up to the plate
Most digestive and gut issues can actually be drastically reduced — and in some cases even eliminated completely — using food.
PENTICTON - The doctor shortage in the Okanagan has been a pressing issue for a number of years now. Waitlists for family doctors seem to only get longer and walk-in clinics are overrun as a result. This problem is hard on everyone in our community, but especially for those in need of assess…
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following letter was sent by the author to local media outlets and posted online Oct. 17, 2021.
An drop-in day of play and activities at Rowcliffe Park on Sunday will wrap up a week of activities marking World Diabetes Day.
Oftentimes, many people don't realize the strategies they think will help them lose weight are actually hindering their results.
Much has been said about the challenges tourism and restaurants face during COVID times, but the fitness industry is seldom mentioned in the same context.
Last week, on Monday, Oct. 25, I was one-year alcohol free.
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Leona MacDonald and her dog Skye dressed as pirates for a Halloween bike ride on the new lake-to-lake cycling route, Friday night. The family-friendly event was organized by members of the Penticton and Area Cycling Association and attracted about 50 cyclist... plus two dogs.
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Thunder and lightning are something all of us have memories of as a child. It made us all want to hide under the bed.
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On April 15, 1912, the White Star Liner Titanic began to sink into the icy waters of the North Atlantic — a terrifying sight as the mass of crafted iron and steel dropped towards the ocean floor.
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Jezero crater is the 28-km diameter remnant of an ancient impact on Mars. Until maybe three billion years ago it contained a large lake that had a major river system flowing into it, forming a large delta. This crater is now being closely examined using the Perseverance Rover for signs of an…
October is another great month for gamers.
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The Okanagan School of the Arts (OSA) is offering an exciting and interactive program for young children: Preschool Performers!
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A documentary on a popular conductor and classical musician who discovered she had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in her 50s will be shown at the Community Theatre on Oct.16.
I have always enjoyed just watching life. This can happen while I am hiking in the mountains, hanging around on the Las Vegas Strip, or just parking myself on a bench observing people as they walk by.
When we use food to create hormonal balance rather than dieting, amazing things happen with our health.
With the holiday season approaching, Activision Blizzard has the launch of the annual Call of Duty game coming up. The game generates millions of
Usually, around this time of year, we start to think about Thanksgiving.
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I am too much of a dog person sometimes.
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Thousands of Okanagan students, teachers, and staff can soon get a COVID-19 vaccination shot at their school.
Back to school can be a stressful time for both kids and parents, but you can turn it around for you and your child.
Xbox Game Pass has a full month of releases starting with Surgeon Simulator 2 Access All Areas.
Kelowna teenager Scotty Berg released what he hopes will become the ultimate summer song, “Friends,” now available on all streaming services.
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Yasmin John-Thorpe’s latest project is among her most meaningful.
Jackie and Tony Botbijl hold a photo of their daughter Leisha Blais, who died in 2017, at “In Memoriam.” The annual vigil, held Friday evening at Gyro Park, was to remember those who died from issues related to addictions. Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day and events are being …
“Sudden bursts of movement cause reactions in the body that break the cycle of stress, allowing the brain to calm down, relax and focus on the task at hand.”
Psychonauts finally has a sequel to the hit original Xbox game and it was worth the wait.
