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Wine column: Raise a glass to the summer solstice

1 week ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Steve MacNaull

What will you be sipping at precisely 7:42 pm this evening? I ask because that's when the Earth's tilt toward the sun is at its maximum, triggering the astronomical start of summer. It's the longest-day-of-the-year reason to rejoice and there's no better way to celebrate it than with a glass of Okanagan wine. Summer solstice has been marked with holidays, festivals and rituals since the Neolithic era began 12,000 years ago.
BC Interior mayors complained about staffing problems, leadership failures at IH in 2022

1 week ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Iain Burns

Five BC Interior mayors sent a scathing letter to the BC government nearly three years ago complaining of staffing problems at hospitals and weak leadership from Interior Health. The missive, sent on Sept. 14, 2022, was written by Colin Basran (Kelowna), Victor Cumming (Vernon), Gord Milsom (West Kelowna), John Vassilaki (Penticton) and Ken Christian (Kamloops).
5 things you need to know this morning: June 19, 2025

1 week ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Iain Burns

Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning. Five things you need to know The Competition Bureau has said 100 per cent foreign ownership of Canada's domestic airlines should be allowed to help diversify the country's "highly concentrated" aviation industry. The watchdog said allowing foreign ownership above 49 per cent – the current legal limit – would bring cash, expertise and competition to the sector.
Interior Health says a visitor travelled through the region while sick with measles

1 week ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

Interior Health is notifying the public about a confirmed case of measles involving a visitor to British Columbia who traveled through the Interior region while infectious. There are no measles cases in the region at this time and the risk to the broader public is considered low, the health authority said in a public notice made Tuesday afternoon. IH says it is following up directly with individuals who are known to have been exposed to complete contact racing.
BC principal suspended for spanking child, making comments 'inconsistent with truth, reconciliation'

1 week ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

A BC elementary school principal has been reprimanded and her teaching licence suspended for spanking a Grade 1 student and making “inappropriate comments” about the First Nations community she was working in. The latest consent resolution agreement published online is between the BC Commissioner for Teach Regulation and Pehgee Agnes Boholst Aranas. Under the Teachers Act, the student and First Nation community mentioned in the agreement are not named to protect the identity of the student.
New health centre opens in Kamloops with the goal of connecting 4K people to a family doctor

1 week ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

A new health centre has opened on the North Shore with the goal of connecting over 4,000 people without a family doctor to a primary-care provider. The new centre is being operated by Supporting Team Excellence with Patients Society (STEPS), a non-profit society that’s been operating in the Thompson region since 2017. Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, said the centre is expected to facilitate more than 30,000 patient visits per year.
Kelowna MLA calls for health system reform amid pediatric crisis

1 week ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

Kristina Loewen, MLA for Kelowna Centre, voiced urgent concerns about the six-week closure of the pediatric ward at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) and the reported toxic workplace culture within Interior Health (IH) during an interview with NowMedia. Loewen emphasized the need for immediate action, accountability, and fresh leadership to restore trust and functionality in the region’s healthcare system.
Kamloops residents invited to National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at TteS arbour

1 week ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is partnering with several community organizations for a large celebration to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on Saturday. The Tk̓emlúps Arbour will host dozens of family-friendly events from 10 am to 3 pm. “This is a momentous occasion for our community, as we come together to showcase and celebrate the incredible resilience, culture, and spirit of Indigenous Peoples,” said Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc.
New Canada Strong Pass provides free admission to national parks and camping discounts

1 week ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Cheyanna Lorraine

Parks Canada has announced a new pass to museums and railroads to national parks and camping spots to encourage people to choose Canadian spots for their summer plans. The “Canada Strong Pass” goes into effect on Friday and provides a variety of incentives, including free admission to all visitors to national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas. It also includes a 25% discount on camping fees.
5 things you need to know this morning: June 16, 2025

1 week ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Iain Burns

Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning. Five things you need to know Ottawa's Culture Minister Stephen Guilbeault has formally announced the "Canada Strong Pass," a temporary program giving Canadians free admission to some parks and historic sites across the country. The pass, which begins on Friday and terminates on Sept. 2, was created in an effort to promote Canadian culture amid a trade war with the US.