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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.

iN NUMBERS: BC Interior leads the province for heavy drinking
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says when it comes to alcohol “less is best.”

The most luxurious vineyard real estate listings in the South Okanagan
The most expensive one is a $19.5 million home on the outskirts of Penticton.

iN NUMBERS: Record-breaking Okanagan vineyard growing conditions in 2025
"Our growers from the Summerland area had some of the highest yields we have seen in years across all varietals.”

Kelowna woman’s speed dating business helping people escape dating apps
"There's just a huge, huge demand to connect in general.”

How a first generation Okanagan hobby farmer is going pro
“As a first generation farmer, I don't know what I'm doing."

Creative writer gains following for praising, promoting Okanagan culinary scene
“I’ve fallen in love with the Okanagan and I’m here to stay. Where ever I go, food and wine is at the heart of the people.”

‘Craving Connection’: Kamloops entrepreneur creates romantic, customized picnic experiences
“It’s just something different. I want to create something pretty where people can put their phones away."

Why a South Okanagan winery had to pay extra severance to a laid off employee
The winery followed BC employment law, but the former marketing director sued under common law.

Dancing is permitted: Victory for Shuswap food truck hit with $11,000 liquor fine
The liquor inspectors said she'd broken the rules, but had no evidence to back it up.

RCMP need help finding stolen Kelowna food trailer
RCMP are asking the public to keep an eye for the customized food trailer.

Salmon Arm farmer maps trail of farm stands in Okanagan and Shuswap
“There’s nothing better than taking a Sunday drive and stopping at local farm stands.”

