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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
“I don't know if you've heard nothing good happens past midnight. It kind of rings true."
Okanagan’s first cat café sees hundreds of felines adopted
To date 424 cats have been adopted.
Support for B.C. wineries following last year’s freeze extended another year
Wineries in B.C. are still recovering from the freeze in 2024 so the government is…
Why you can’t avoid the sound of bird cannons on Okanagan farms
"If you like the farm view, then you have to hear the farm, too."
iN PHOTOS: Pumpkin spice specialty treats to taste in Kamloops, Okanagan
“Pumpkin spice treats help bring in the fall season and add to our cosy atmosphere."
Foreign temporary worker claw backs hampers record Okanagan cherry season
"We had such a labour crisis this year that a lot was left on the trees. We didn't have the hands to pick it."
New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre in Penticton with a new canning line.
iN NUMBERS: What does Made in BC or Canada actually mean?
Just because something says Made in Canada or Made in B.C. doesn’t mean parts of it don’t come from the U.S. or other countries.
Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
Pubs rarely manage to avoid the fine.
Supply of locally grown turkeys limited in Okanagan, Kamloops this year
“I'd encourage people to support their local farmers and get their orders in soon."
‘Passion for peppers:’ Business is hot for South Okanagan couple
“The medium of spicy food to engage with the public is hysterical. Humour exists between someone’s perceived heat tolerance and the reality of it.”
Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
These weekend events are fun for the whole family.
Pizzamor’eH’s Rise to the Top: A Tale of Passion, Perseverance, and Perfectly Crafted Pies
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In the quaint, snow-kissed town of West Kelowna, British Columbia, a culinary fairy tale is…
BC govt defend underage liquor ‘sting ops’ while industry calls for leeway
A BC restaurant and bar industry association is taking aim at the provincial government’s archaic…
How Kamloops bartenders keep an eye out for drugged drinks
Police warned the public of a rash of spiked drinks at Kamloops bars this week,…