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From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer
World Cup fans came from overseas for the cheering. But they’re also doing a lot…
Kelowna Ribfest brings all the flavour
Kelowna Ribfest is almost here! Running Friday, July 3, 4, and 5, the event is…
iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”
Not the daily grind: Okanagan seeing new wave of craft coffee roasters
In the last few years an array of small scale coffee roasters have opened up across the Okanagan.
This woman ‘managed to not be bored’ during the COVID lockdown and planted a vineyard at home
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Like millions of others, Natasha Jacka went stir-crazy during…
North Okanagan farmers may see some relief after drastic water restrictions
“In terms of looking after farmers, tourism doesn’t happen if you don’t have orchards and vineyards.”
Penticton vintner fined $10,000 for shooting deer in vineyard
The deer had allegedly caused $30,000 damage to the vineyard.
Costs mount for Okanagan orchardists as unused fruit forced to landfills
“It feels like BC’s current regulatory framework is quite harsh and very onerous for agriculture.”
Okanagan cherry farm fined $15K for dumping cherries
According to the BC environment ministry, it’s an “agricultural by-product” that should’ve been taken to the landfill.
‘Labour of love’: New app to help you explore Okanagan wineries
“It’s not like we slapped it together on a weekend… this has been a lot of work.”
Alberta bars, restaurants now allowed to serve alcohol starting at 6 a.m.
EDMONTON — New liquor rules could see Albertans be able to drink up soon after…
BC Tree Fruits packs first cherries of the season at Oliver plant
“Thanks to our incredible team for getting us here to this milestone!”
North Okanagan orchards at risk amid drought, water restrictions
“Growers understand the seriousness of the drought, but a 70 per cent reduction in agricultural water is not just a crop-production issue. At that level, this becomes an orchard-survival issue.”
Who has ‘the meats’ in Okanagan now that Arby’s is closed?
Cold cuts stacked high on onion buns are no longer available.
Kelowna liquor store wins appeal after serving teen in sting operation
It’s rare for a business to win an appeal against the liquor branch.