Watercooler
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Wine column: ‘The One’ heads up a brilliant line up of BC Day long weekend recommendations
If you're bold enough to name something 'The One', it better be exceptional. After all, 'The One' implies it is singular, unique, special and chosen…
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The Really Big Show: Liberal ugliness being exposed
It's time for another dose of news, analysis and commentary with Jim Csek and NowMedia managing editor Iain Burns. Now streaming on Rumble, Spotify, Apple…
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UPDATE: Police say missing Shambhala attendee ‘located safe’
(UPDATE: July 31 @ 8:15 am) – The woman has now been found. Police said in a news release this morning that the 28-year-old, who was…
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Now you KNow with Pamela and Nikki: Upcoming Events for August 7 to 13
Pamela's Highlights: Pam’s Ladies Happy Hour ~ August 2026 Dates: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Where: Oak & Cru Link: Event Link…
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Why Your Garden Should Play Double Duty This Summer
A beautiful yard doesn't have to be a thirsty one, and it might even help protect your home from wildfire. For many Okanagan homeowners, summer…
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UPDATE: One of two missing Shambhala attendees has been found
(UPDATE: July 29 @ 2:55 pm) – Police say the 20-year-old woman has been found. The RCMP provided no further details regarding her conditions. This story…
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BC’s first Jersey Mike’s Subs location is now open in Kelowna
Jersey Mike’s Subs has officially opened its doors in Kelowna. The first BC location for the popular US submarine sandwich chain is now serving customers…
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‘It’s a crisis’: More Okanagan orchardists have water severely rationed and shut off
It's dire. It's disasterous. It's unprecedented. It potentially kills not just this year's tree fruit crop, but entire orchards that have taken 15 years to mature.…
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UPDATE: Pear Lake wildfire continues to expand, strong winds expected today
(UPDATE: July 28 @ noon) – The Pear Lake wildfire continues to expand north in the Cariboo region. The BC Wildfire Service now estimates the…
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Beat the Okanagan Heat: How the Right Blinds Can Keep Your Vernon Home Comfortable
If you've lived through a Vernon summer, you know how quickly your home can heat up. Budget Blinds One minute you're enjoying the sunshine, and…