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“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”

In the last few years an array of small scale coffee roasters have opened up across the Okanagan.

"In terms of looking after farmers, tourism doesn't happen if you don't have orchards and vineyards."

The deer had allegedly caused $30,000 damage to the vineyard.

"It feels like BC's current regulatory framework is quite harsh and very onerous for agriculture."

According to the BC environment ministry, it's an "agricultural by-product" that should've been taken to the landfill.

"It's not like we slapped it together on a weekend... this has been a lot of work.”

"Thanks to our incredible team for getting us here to this milestone!”

"Growers understand the seriousness of the drought, but a 70 per cent reduction in agricultural water is not just a crop-production issue. At that level, this becomes an orchard-survival issue."

Cold cuts stacked high on onion buns are no longer available.

It's rare for a business to win an appeal against the liquor branch.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says when it comes to alcohol “less is best.”

The most expensive one is a $19.5 million home on the outskirts of Penticton.