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Kelowna doesn’t drink like it used to, RCMP say
KELOWNA – Drinking habits are changing in Kelowna — more craft breweries, fewer nightclubs —…
Another North End brew pub seeks Kelowna council support
KELOWNA – Another possible entrant into Kelowna's nascent brewing district is appearing tonight before city…
BNA swallows old Flashbacks nightclub in downtown Kelowna
KELOWNA – The last vestiges of a downtown Kelowna icon — the old Flashbacks nightclub…
Liquor store debate divides Kamloops council
KAMLOOPS – Should there be restrictions on how close alcohol retailers can be to each…
Wineries director suspects ‘gross misuse of process’ in council’s about-face
KAMLOOPS – Local wineries thought they’d won a victory only to have it taken away yesterday, August 18, by city council and Coun. Pat Wallace in particular: They will effectively be blocked from selling B.C. wines in grocery stores thanks to a new city bylaw. Wallace originally voted during against a plan to create a one-kilometre...
Support for late night patios at new Kamloops casino
KAMLOOPS – When the new casino in Aberdeen opens later this summer patrons will be able to sit on a Cascades Casino patio into the wee hours of the morning. Located on Versatile Drive just off the highway near the Aberdeen and Pine View Valley neighbourhoods, council shot down a city staff suggestion to close...
Lack of communication, planning turned Boonstock into Drystock
PENTICTON - It's official: Boonstock will be dry. The Liquor Control and Licensing Board said today the Boonstock Music and Arts Festival organizers cannot appeal their decision not to issue a liquor licence, leaving the 8,000 or so fans per day to get creative if they want their booze. The board said organizers failed to...