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Seeds selling fast as COVID-19 era gardeners keep up planting trend
The weather is warming up and backyard gardeners are beginning to move outdoors with this…

Kelowna LGBTQ+ bar owner seizes upon success and expands to other cities
A Kelowna bar owner has found success with his brand of LGBTQ+ lounges and is…

Wayne Gretzky is upping his game in Kelowna
Calona Wines and Sandhill Winery on Richter Street in Kelowna’s north end will be renovated…

Kelowna outdoor farmer’s market organizer excited to welcome artisans again
The Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ market will return with its artisans for the outdoor season.…

Vegan, gluten-free Kelowna bakery to be featured in documentary
A Kelowna bakery that specializes in vegan and gluten-free goods will be among a handful…

Kamloops, Okanagan restaurants donating, throwing out food as regulations tighten
Kamloops and Okanagan restaurants are giving away or donating food they can’t save for three…

Okanagan asparagus season is underway
The first of this year’s cultivated asparagus crop is appearing in the Similkameen valley. Annamarie…

Kelowna chef to compete on Food Network’s ‘Fire Masters’
A chef at Kelowna’s Salt & Brick restaurant and Jack's Pizza & Liquor will be…

Kamloops Ribfest extinguished again, but Okanagan event still on table
The annual Kamloops Ribfest will be postponed for another year, but not all hope is…

Kamloops restaurant owners welcome expanded patios but doubts remain
Harry Passek battled with the new patio fencing when trying to assemble the pieces for…

Okanagan beekeepers report higher than normal mortality rates this winter
Beekeepers in the Okanagan suffered higher than usual bee mortality rates this past winter. North…

Going to a farmers’ market in Kamloops, Okanagan? Bring a mask
It's a sure sign of spring and that summer can't be too far away. Farmers'…

Penticton encourages picnics in city parks with local takeout food, wine and beer
You'll soon be able to have a picnic and a cold one in a city…

South Okanagan cherry growers might find a brightside to early frost damage
This week’s sunny days have been followed by some cooler than normal nights, which has…

Okanagan company gets federal funding to develop winery clean tech
An Okanagan-based company is getting federal funding to find new ways to turn wine waste…

