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How a local entrepreneur satisfies Okanagan hunger for live Atlantic lobster
The lobster travels more than 5,000 kilometres across the country.
Tempest Theatre brings classic adaptation to historic theatre
The Tempest Theatre is bringing back a new twist on the classic performance of A…
Anissa Helou’s new book of recipes from Lebanon spotlights villages scarred by war
BALLOUNEH, Lebanon (AP) — Before becoming one of the Middle East’s most acclaimed cooks and…
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…
iN VIDEO: Ribfest takes over City Park
If you were passing over the bridge, it isn’t hard to miss the smells coming…
Why some Okanagan water systems are still independent
As local governments centralize the Okanagan’s many water sources, some remain independent so farmer’s aren’t forgotten.
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.”