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Kelowna man takes first place in national young sommelier award
A Kelowna man went head to head in a competition with Canada’s best young sommeliers…

Of dozens of Okanagan vineyards for sale few pricier than this $15M Naramata offering
About a quarter of all the vineyards and wineries in the Okanagan are for sale…

‘People behaving badly’: Crime part of reason for Bliss Bakery’s exit from downtown Kelowna
Bliss Bakery has been a crucial part of downtown Kelowna for a decade but now…

Kaleden viticulturist may have solution to keep vines warm during cold snaps
A Kaleden viticulturist and helicopter pilot has come up with an idea that could save…

Kelowna flower grower selling bouquet subscriptions
A third-generation family-run farm is offering a subscription service for flowers in Kelowna. Kathy Wiebe…

New Kelowna bakery serving authentic European bread
Alchemy Bread Company is a locally owned bakery with a mission to bring authentic European…

Millions in replant money for Okanagan fruit growers only a small part of the solution
This week’s announcement that the province is kicking $70 million more into agricultural replant programs…

BC to provide $70M in support for devastated fruit and wine industry
The BC government has put $70 million towards helping fruit growers replant crops and become…

Farmland values drop in Okanagan and stay flat Thompson-Nicola: report
The selling price of Canadian farmland grew by 11.3% last year. BC was the only…

Oliver winery receives highest honour at Canadian Wine Industry Awards
Oliver's Burrowing Owl Estate Winery took home the Canadian Wine Industry Award of Distinction during…

This Okanagan farm can grow softball-sized peaches. This year they’ll rely on vegetables
One of the first indicators of how bountiful a fruit harvest will be in British…

Kelowna’s only traditional English restaurant closes its doors
Kelowna's only traditional English eatery has shuttered with the owners blaming tough economic times. The…
Farm Credit Canada offering helping hand to hard hit Okanagan fruit and grape growers
While it’s not a cash handout, Farm Credit Canada is offering some easing of payments…

No shortage of places to enjoy tacos and burritos in Kamloops
There will soon be three more places for Mexican food lovers to stop for a…

Okanagan apple growers consider marketing commission to sell their fruit
While Okanagan apple growers didn't experience the same kind of killing damage that January’s cold…