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Bryan Voltaggio’s makes his lobster rolls with a flavor-boosting soak
I’ve never been to Maine for a lobster roll, but the ones I’ve had in…
Wildfires shut down B.C. wineries’ peak tourism season, leaving financial strain
VANCOUVER — Mike Stohler, who runs a winery with his wife in Summerland, B.C., finally…
Cultural Themed Dinners Bring Food, Music and Traditions from Around the World to Kamloops
The flavours, music and traditions of different cultures will come together in Kamloops as the…
Fire, ash and drought pose triple threat to Okanagan farmers
First it was a lingering drought, now wildfires are adding to a devastating season for farmers.
Photos show Italian winemakers harvesting grapes earlier due to extreme heat
CORTE FRANCA, Italy (AP) — Extreme heat is pushing Italy’s Franciacorta winemakers to harvest grapes…
Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market growing strong in the Landmark District Community
Kelowna’s longest-running outdoor market is now over 31 years old and has long been a…
Kamloops Ribfest Returns with Award-Winning Barbecue, Live Music and Family Entertainment
The smell of slow-smoked barbecue and the sound of live music will once again fill…
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
LONDON (AP) — Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it’s no longer just standard…
The exclusive Vienna garden party experience in West Kelowna
“It’s the quaintness of sitting in a natural setting with beautiful trees, the trickling fountain, the birds coming to our water area, which is so close by.”
Clock is once again ticking for Universal ostrich farm owners
The judge found no evidence that Karen Espersen’s sister held land for her in trust.
Unsightly yet tasty produce for free on Ugly Potato Day in Kelowna
“Every year, grocery stores reject perfectly good food just because it looks a little different.”
Copenhagen’s famed Noma restaurant to reopen without founder Redzepi at helm
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s iconic Noma restaurant is set to reopen on Aug. 5…
Greater Vernon turns to reclaimed water for farms to save crops
“I honestly can’t believe that a couple of days ago I was saying that we were going to have absolutely none of these crops for the remainder of the season.”
Kelowna healthcare worker opens care farm to benefit dementia sufferers
“I thought there has to be a better way than what we are doing, heavily medicating people and letting them wander hallways aimlessly, there is no quality of life there.”
Kootenay liquor store manager fired after 18 years, has heart attack, for mistakenly donating damaged whiskey bottle
She didn’t try to hide anything and paid for it immediately when she learned of her mistake. They still fired her.