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Weekend to mark unofficial start to summer
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Weekend to mark unofficial start to summer
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May 17, 2024
Following a difficult year for the South Okanagan tourism sector last summer, tourism operators are preparing for the unofficial start of summer this weekend. As our Taya Fast reports, tourism leaders are cautiously optimistic about the entire season.
Weekend to mark unofficial start to summer
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May 17, 2024
Following a difficult year for the South Okanagan tourism sector last summer, tourism operators are preparing for the unofficial start of summer this weekend. As our Taya Fast reports, tourism leaders are cautiously optimistic about the entire season.
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