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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…

New brewery proposed alongside KVR trail in Penticton
A new brewery is in the works for Penticton. Penticton city council will be asked…

Mobile mountain kitchen is back feeding travellers on Coquihalla
A sure sign that spring is coming to the Coquihalla Highway is the annual opening…

Thompson-Okanagan cities allow patios, close streets to support business during COVID-19 restrictions
Cities in the Thompson-Okanagan are looking to support local businesses this summer with expanded patios…

It’s official: Beer on the beach is back for another summer in Penticton
Penticton’s public alcohol consumption pilot project is back for a second summer after passing a…

iN VIDEO: Drones distributing sterile moths in Okanagan to curb pest numbers
A chance encounter on a winter vacation has led to a whole new way of…

Penticton’s popular Smugglers Smoke House closing its doors
Penticton’s Smugglers Smokehouse has become an economic victim of the pandemic. Owner and operator Shayna…

Kelowna community fridge offers free food to those in need
Like those free libraries popping up in people's front yards, the Kelowna Community Fridge operates…

2020 looking like a vintage year for Okanagan wines
“Small but mighty” is how the British Columbia Wine Institute is describing last year’s Okanagan…

Nicola Valley woman vying for title of ‘greatest baker’
A Lower Nicola resident is hoping to make her dreams come true by competing for…

Shuswap’s only floating bar and restaurant for sale
The Shuswap’s only floating bar and restaurant has been listed for sale. The Shuswap Shark…

This Kelowna salon wants to serve wine with its manicures, pedicures
The Sweet Spot Beauty Bar in Kelowna is applying for a liquor licence so its…

Summerland wants to be food innovation, processing hub for Okanagan
Summerland has aspirations of becoming the food innovation and processing hub for the Okanagan. A…

Don’t expect indoor dining at all B.C. restaurants on Tuesday
The head of the association representing restaurants in B.C. says there will be indoor dining…

Strawberry season returns to the Okanagan
Strawberry season is upon us once again. Navi Aujla of Osoyoos Fruit Basket says this…

