BC govt defends 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 liquor enforcement policies, which see businesses stung with steep fines for making simple mis...
Read MoreHow Kamloops bartenders keep an eye out for drugged drinks
Police warned the public of a rash of spiked drinks at Kamloops bars this week, catching a local club owner by surprise. David "Pup" Johnston said claims of tampered drinks are com...
Read MoreOkanagan stone fruit looking good for the first time in years
Don’t jinx it, but a farm in West Kelowna is seeing loads of stone fruit on trees this summer for the first time in years. Jennay Oliver owns and operates Paynter’s Fruit Market...
Read MoreCops investigate spiked drinks at Kamloops bars
Kamloops RCMP says four people came forward after their drinks were tampered with at Kamloops bars in a four-day span. Both males and females came forward, some employees and some patrons, b...
Read MoreNighthawk Vineyards is bringing 'Holiday Cheer' to the vineyard - Bavarian Style
With autumn in full swing and the summer's harvest brought in, Nighthawk Vineyards is getting ready for a celebration! As usual, the wineries of the Okanagan Falls/Shaha Lake Winery Associatio...
Read MoreiN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like ra...
Read MoreVisitors can sip on booze while watching Music in the Park in Kamloops
Music in the park is kicking off for the summer in various districts in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and this year viewers in the Tournament Capital will be allowed to bring their own booze. A...
Read MoreInnovative café opening in Vernon breaks down employment barriers
An artsy café opening in Vernon this summer will be operated by residents with diverse abilities as part of a broader movement for inclusivity. The Pup-n-Cup Café is not only a...
Read MoreiN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops...
Read MoreYou can BYOB to Riverside Park in Kamloops this summer
Kamloops has followed other BC cities and will allow alcohol consumption at its central park. People can bring their own liquor to Riverside Park this summer as a section of the park will be...
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