KamloopsNow
banner
kamloopsnow.com
KamloopsNow
@kamloopsnow.com
Olympics Day 10: Flagbearer contenders add another gold and silver for Canada

Megan Oldham won a gold medal in the women's freestyle skiing big air competition, while Courtney Sarault secured her third speed skating medal of Milano Cortina 2026.

Recap:

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Olympics Day 10: Flagbearer contenders add another gold and silver for Canada
Megan Oldham and Courtney Sarault have very much put themselves in the discussion for who should be Canada’s flagbearer(s) at the...
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:33 PM
World Cup ripple effect could delay flights in Kelowna this summer
Flow-control program based on shortage of air traffic controllers. ⬇️
www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
World Cup ripple effect could delay flights in Kelowna this summer
Kelowna International Airport doesn't have a FIFA World Cup contingency plan per se. "But, we do know that the World Cup in Vancouver will.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Olympics Day 9: Kingsbury wins Canada’s 1st gold medal of Milano Cortina 2026

While much of the nation slept, the legendary moguls skier topped the podium in what could very well have been the final Olympic event of his storied career.

Recap:

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Olympics Day 9: Kingsbury wins Canada’s 1st gold medal of Milano Cortina 2026
Mikaël Kingsbury has triggered an early edition of the Olympic recap today. The 33-year-old, who was one of Canada’s two flagbearers.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 15, 2026 at 6:52 PM
BC Interior man convicted of animal cruelty sent to jail after breaching conditions

Despite extensive veterinary efforts, three of the 15 dogs seized from his property needed to be euthanized.

Details:

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
BC Interior man convicted of animal cruelty sent to jail after breaching conditions
Clearwater resident Kurtis Elliot has had his conditional sentence order terminated after failing to comply with the ter...
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Olympics Day 8: Another bronze for Canada, but a golden opportunity missed

Mikaël Kingsbury has a chance to win Canada's first gold medal on Sunday and even more opportunities await on Monday as well.

Recap:

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Olympics Day 8: Another bronze for Canada, but a golden opportunity missed
Canada is still searching for its first gold medal of Milano Cortina 2026 and another prime opportunity to get one slipped away on Saturday.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Beer column: A touch of Valentine’s Day red in these farm-to-table IPAs

Find these beers at most BC Liquor Stores in the Interior and make sure you stop by Abandoned Rail Brewing if you're in the South Okanagan.

Check 'em out 💘 🍻 ⤵️

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Beer column: A touch of Valentine’s Day red in these farm-to-table IPAs
Abandoned Rail Brewing is touted as Penticton’s only farm brewery, so I suppose you can call their beers farm-to-tab...
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Carney and Poilievre stand hand in hand as Canadian leaders visit Tumbler Ridge

It was a show of political unity in the small BC community on Friday as the nation's leaders attended an emotional vigil for victims of Tuesday's mass shooting.

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Carney and Poilievre stand hand in hand as Canadian leaders visit Tumbler Ridge
It was a show of political unity in Tumbler Ridge, BC, on Friday. Prime Minister Mark Carney, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre and other prom.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Wine column: Love, love, love these wines for Valentine's
Sexy sparkling, flirty pink and passionate red. ⬇️
www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Wine column: Love, love, love these wines for Valentine's
Bring on the bubbly. Or, the rose. Or, the red. Of course, we're bandying about the idea of what wines pair best with Valentine's Day.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Olympics Day 7: Another Canadian hockey win, curling fireworks, McMorris cleared

No medals for Canada on Friday, but Will Dandjinou has a great chance to deliver the country's first gold on Saturday.

Recap:

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Olympics Day 7: Another Canadian hockey win, curling fireworks, McMorris cleared
There were no medals for Canada on day seven of Milano Cortina 2026. More chances to hit the podium await this weekend, but there wer...
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:51 AM
The Great Backyard Bird Count wants your help this Family Day long weekend
Free, self-guided, family-friendly fun. ⬇️
www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
The Great Backyard Bird Count wants your help this Family Day long weekend
Whether you spy a majestic bald eagle or those ubiquitous little house sparrows, it all matters to the Great Backyard Bird Count.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Olympics Day 6: Canadians win 3 more medals but still looking for elusive gold in Italy

Canada also got wins in men's hockey, women's hockey and women's curling in what was a very productive day at the 2026 Games.

Recap ⤵️

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Olympics Day 6: Canadians win 3 more medals but still looking for elusive gold in Italy
Thursday was the best day yet for Canadian athletes at Milano Cortina 2026. Canada’s medal count jumped from four to seven thanks to a tr.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Olympics Day 5: Piper and Paul secure Canada’s 4th medal of Milano Cortina 2026

There's plenty of exciting team action on the way Thursday, as Canada's women's curling, women's hockey and men's hockey teams are all competing.

Recap:

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Olympics Day 5: Piper and Paul secure Canada’s 4th medal of Milano Cortina 2026
There’s a good chance you got to know Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier through the Netflix docuseries Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:58 AM
10 people dead, including suspect, after school shooting in northern BC

Police say 6 victims were found inside the school, one died en route to hospital and two others were found dead in a residence "believed to be connected to the incident."

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
10 people dead, including suspect, after school shooting in northern BC
Several people are dead and others are injured following a mass shooting incident in the small northern BC community of Tumbler Rid...
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Olympics Day 4: Canada adds another medal but loses big to US in women’s hockey

Canadian athletes have now won a silver and two bronzes through four days of competition.

Recap ⤵️

www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...
Olympics Day 4: Canada adds another medal but loses big to US in women’s hockey
It was a mixed bag of results for Canadians on the ice at Milano Cortina 2026 on Tuesday. Canada added to its medal count thanks to an impressi.
www.kelownanow.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Olympics Day 3: Canada has another medal courtesy of skier Megan Oldham

The Canadian women's hockey team won again, but lost captain Marie-Philip Poulin to an injury in the 1st period. Canada vs USA is up tomorrow...

Recap:

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Olympics Day 3: Canada has another medal courtesy of skier Megan Oldham
After a quiet day two, Canada got back on the podium on day three at the Winter Olympics in Italy. Megan Oldham of Newmarket, Ont.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Kelowna has a whole whack of the top 100 franchises in Canada
From Pizza Pizza, A&W and McDonald's to Molly Maid, Snap-On Tools and Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop. ⬇️
www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Kelowna has a whole whack of the top 100 franchises in Canada
Pizza is big, as are other fast foods. But there's also a realtor, cleaning services, waxing, tools, lawn services and a barber shop. W...
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Seahawks defeat Patriots in Super Bowl with another dominant defensive performance

Seattle was led by running back Kenneth Walker, who won Super Bowl MVP, and their dominant defense as they won the franchise's second title.

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Seahawks defeat Patriots in Super Bowl with another dominant defensive performance
After 11 years, the Seattle Seahawks got some revenge for the heartbreaking loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 49.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Beer column: A farewell to Lighthouse with 4 tasty winter creations in one tidy little pack

The Victoria brewery recently shut down after 27 years in business, but some of their beers are still kicking at liquor stores around BC.

🍻 ⤵️

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Beer column: A farewell to Lighthouse with 4 tasty winter creations in one tidy little pack
We said goodbye to Lighthouse Brewing in Victoria at the end of January. The brewery has now shut down operations after 27 years in b...
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Olympics Day 1: Valérie Maltais wins Canada’s 1st medal, women’s hockey team wins big

It's the first individual Olympic medal in her fifth Games for the 35-year-old from Quebec.

Recap ⬇️

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Olympics Day 1: Valérie Maltais wins Canada’s 1st medal, women’s hockey team wins big
Canada is officially on the board after the first full day of action at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The first medal of the Mil...
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Wine column: A tribute to Pinot Gris
The Okanagan's most-popular white wine. ⬇️
www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Wine column: A tribute to Pinot Gris
This week's wine column is a little complicated. We're talking about Pinot Gris -- the Okanagan's most planted and most popular white w.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
15 super-chronic offenders racked up 1,355 police files in one year: Of course, Kelowna wants bail and sentencing reform
Mayor Tom Dyas testifies at justice committee hearing in Ottawa. ⬇️
www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
15 super-chronic offenders racked up 1,355 police files in one year: Of course, Kelowna wants bail and sentencing reform
We absolutely have to lead with this fact because it's so shocking and telling and disgraceful. In 2024, in...
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Your next mountain adventure could cost you $0 💸 Win a $1,734 Big White ski getaway — hotel stay, lift tickets for two, rentals, lessons & $400 toward dining 🏔️❄️

Enter here to win 🔽
featured.kelownanow.com/locally-owne...
Locally Owned. Proudly Canadian.
A Taste of Big White Getaway You Won’t Want to Miss!
featured.kelownanow.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Times are tough, British Columbians are buying fewer groceries, turning down the heat and cancelling vacations
It's all in the Post-Holiday Reset Report. ⬇️
www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Times are tough, British Columbians are buying fewer groceries, turning down the heat and cancelling vacations
Ok, we British Columbians overspent over the holidays. And now, a little over a month into the new year, adjustments have to be made or have alread.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Professional basketball is coming to Kelowna this summer 🏀

Vancouver will take on Saskatchewan in CEBL action at Prospera Place, which will be part of the first ever Kelowna HOOPFEST.

More details ⬇️

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
Professional basketball is coming to Kelowna this summer
Kelowna is set to host a professional basketball game in June. The Vancouver Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) have partne.
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
OHS launches 'Spay It Forward' campaign to tackle growing pet overpopulation crisis

“Before COVID, we were finally gaining ground. Over the past few years, we’ve lost that momentum. The need now is greater than we’ve ever seen.”

Read more:

www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...
OHS launches 'Spay It Forward' campaign to tackle growing pet overpopulation crisis
The Okanagan Humane Society (OHS) has launched its annual Spay It Forward Campaign, a critical fundraising and awareness initiative...
www.kamloopsbcnow.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM