Travel
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Plane that flew around the world to promote Expo 86 is now a showpiece in Kelowna
This story has it all. A Kelowna tie-in, a Vancouver element, international overtones, three anniversaries and the tale of the most influential airplane ever built.…
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Finding bliss on Prague’s Vltava River
It’s early Sunday morning and the Vltava River is deliciously calm. “It’s absolutely the best time and way to see pretty Prague from the water,”…
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Pacific Coastal doubling up on Kelowna-Comox flights for the summer
Kelowna loves Comox. And, vice versa. So, Pacific Coastal Airlines is doubling up on flights between the biggest city in the Okanagan and mid-Vancouver Island,…
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Porter’s now jetting between Kelowna and Ottawa
Judy Vos is one lucky lady. Not only was she jetting off on Wednesday's inaugural non-stop Porter Airlines flight from Kelowna to Ottawa to visit…
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Japan, Germany, Canada are the top country brands in the world
It's nice to be revered, honoured, respected and acclaimed. To be regarded as the best. Even to be envied. That's what Japan, Germany, Canada, Italy and…
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As gas surges to $2.08 a litre, most British Columbians believe high gas prices are the ‘new normal’
When will it end? Today, the price of a litre of regular gas in Kelowna surged to as much as $2.08 after a one-day reprieve…
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The communist kiss lingers in Berlin
What a lip lock it was. A smooch that inspired a famous mural and is replicated on every souvenir possible from posters, postcards and mugs…
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Wine column: A wine-soaked trip to bucolic Burgundy
Wine just happens to be grown in the most beautiful places on Earth. “I have noticed that,” said Margaux Laroche with a laugh. She should…
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Canadians hit Vegas in droves to take advantage of Canadian money at par deal
It's working like a charm. The first month of a 'Canadian money at par' gimmick for Las Vegas hotels, gambling and drinks lured in 15,000 Canadian…
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Awesome flights up for grabs at Kelowna airport’s Spring Travel Show this Saturday
Flight prizes galore will be handed out Saturday at Kelowna airport's Spring Travel Show. Every airline that flies in and out of YLW is putting…