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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…

Two ice cream parlours open in Kamloops as summer approaches
Two new ice cream joints have opened up in Kamloops this weekend, just in time…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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'…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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…

