bakery

For this Vernon family, nearly 200 years of sweet tradition is baked right in

VERNON - Not many people can say they’re carrying on family traditions stretching back to 1825, but Vernon baker Roy Bouman continues to do so with pride. Every perfect cream puff, every birthday cake, and each smiling customer pays homage to the long line of family bakers who passed down recipes, strong work ethic and...

Tokens to feed the hungry taking off at Kamloops bakery

KAMLOOPS - Feeding the less fortunate was something Erwin’s bakery manager Robyn Haley did for a number of years before her new free sandwich token program launched, but she didn’t plan to sell all 250 tokens in three days. The program is simple. Customers can buy tokens for $2.25 which are handed out to those...

Penticton farmers market season starts Saturday

PENTICTON - Believe it or not, it’s now May, which means warm weather, relaxing on the patio and the return of farmers markets. The Penticton Farmers Market sets up this Saturday, May 3 for its first day of the season. The 100 block of Main Street will be blocked off for the market, open from...