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iN MAPS: Food from around the world found in the Thompson-Okanagan
“There has also been an increase in international grocery stores and Mexican restaurants too."

The Okanagan has table and wine grapes — where are the local raisins?
"Grapes require consistent, dry heat for a period of weeks to dry on the vine or on trays without developing mold or rot."

iN VIDEO: Shuswap cake master dazzles local store with Christmas creations
“The most difficult one is the Christmas ball because I needed to make it into a dome shape, dip it in chocolate and then airbrush it before adding details.”

Kamloops Denny’s sues over $500,000 in stolen tips
Three former employees are accused of stealing tip money in a pair of schemes that embezzled more than $500,000 from the restaurant.

South Okanagan winery owner invests millions in solar vineyard project
“I was fortunate to find the right people to help open doors for the agricultural industry.”

‘No justice served’: Downtown Kelowna restaurateur feels powerless against petty crime
“Everybody is afraid to break the law, but there are some people who have nothing to lose and when they break the law, there's no consequences."

Kekuli Cafe in Kamloops, Merritt serving free hot meals Christmas Day
“At the end of the day, we just love to share hot plates of food and hear the stories, and sometimes that’s all you need in life."

Interior Health says if you don’t want to do dry January, damp January is still good
"Whether you’re cutting alcohol out of your life completely or cutting down, you may notice some changes in the way you feel."

Effort underway to save a historic packinghouse in Lake Country
“The history of the packinghouses is part of our community."

Winery owner needs help selling 100,000 litres of wine made from saved Okanagan grapes
“I did my part, saved the grapes and put them in tanks. Now we need marketing access and marketing support. We also need BC consumers to help out.”

Drunken Cherries and other value-added spirits at Okanagan, Kamloops distilleries
The sour cherries are picked from a farm in East Kelowna.

iN PHOTOS: Kelowna chocolate shop has unique handmade items for the holidays
"I'm a mom, and I love when children come in, and I get to talk to them, and serve them, and just see their little faces, and how excited they get.”

The less celebrated table grape still packs a punch in the Okanagan
"As soon as we have sample boxes out people try the and gravitate toward them."

BC Tree Fruits artifacts showcasing 90-year history to be preserved in Kelowna
The Kelowna Museum was identified as the most suitable home due to its existing BC Tree Fruits collection and its expertise in agricultural history

iN PHOTOS: Filipino baker puts lifelong passion into cake creations in the Shuswap
"I was in there at the right time on Halloween when the display was stocked and looked amazing. I was like ‘who is doing this?’”

