Peaches ripen on the trees in a Summerland orchard. Fruit picking is happening in orchards around the Okanagan Valley in late summer and into the fall as the various fruit varieties are now ready for harvest.

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QUIZ: In praise of fresh summer peaches

Peaches are ripening in Canadian orchards

The Miki Memorial Walk and Run on Aug. 24 will continue Mikiyas Hatton's mission to bring clean water to Ethiopia following his death on Nov. 1, 2024.

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‘It’s hard to keep doing it without him’: Shuswap girl continues Ethiopia fundraiser

Miki Memorial Walk and Run takes place at McGuire Park Sunday, Aug. 24

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Negative words last longer than positive ones

Marisca ruminates on a rude woman's unkind words about her campground

Christian, from Vancouver, is the winner of the Proudly Canadian Contest early bird draw, taking home an amazing prize package from the BC Lions!

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Congratulations to the first Proudly Canadian Contest winner!

An amazing BC Lions prize pack is the first of $17,000+ in prizes to be awarded

Vernon's Samantha Sewell takes the Miss Legends International crown Aug. 1-3 in Florida. (Icon3studios - MUHA Rebecca Major)

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Vernon preschool owner named Miss Legends International

Samantha Sewell crowned at inaugural pageant in Florida

Ret. Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Preston salutes during the national anthem at the National Peacekeepers’ Day parade. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

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QUIZ: A time for peace

Each year, the Sunday closest to Aug. 9 is designated as National Peacekeepers’ Day in Canada

Dove Cresswell watches as dog Ninja goes for a disc in the Extreme Dogs show during the 153rd annual Chilliwack Fair at Chilliwack Heritage Park on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.

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PHOTOS: Flying high at the 153rd Chilliwack Fair

Extreme Dogs stunt show, donkeys, spinning rides and more at annual summer fair in Chilliwack

Ferris wheel at night. (Grant Harris/The Interior News)

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Smithers Fall Fair strives to bee all it can bee

The 106th annual Bulkley Valley Exhibibtion kicks off next week with the theme "Make a BEE line to…

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Wandering dogs can be a real nuisance

Marisca, once again, calls on the regional district to create animal control bylaws

Churn Creek Protected Area.

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Rosamund Pojar