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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 mistakes.

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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, catching a local club owner by surprise.

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Okanagan 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.

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Cops 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.

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iN 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.

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Visitors 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.

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The Local Pizza Company That Could - Uncompromising Quality from Pizzamoreh

For those in the know, Kelowna’s delicious ready-to-bake Pizzamoreh (or Pizzamor’EH!) pizzas are an in-home culinary staple. For the uninitiated, the first thing you need to get past is picturing a ready-bake frozen pizza. The gourmet, premium-quality, cook-from-frozen pizzas from Pizzamoreh are not your typical pre-made pie; Pizzamoreh is creating next-level baked-at-home masterpieces.

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Innovative 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.

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iN 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.

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You can BYOB to Riverside Park in Kamloops this summer

Kamloops has followed other BC cities and will allow alcohol consumption at its central park.

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Father's Day Dilemma Solved! Head to Nighthawk Vineyards for Great Blues and BBQ

It’s June and time for the next big question—what to do for Father's Day on June 15, 2025? Don’t worry; Nighthawk Vineyards has the perfect solution. The acclaimed Okanagan Falls winery is hosting the annual Blues in the Vineyard event again this year, paired with fabulous BBQ menu options and the exceptional wines of the Okanagan Falls/Skaha Lake Winery Association.

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Federal regulators to step up invasive beetle response in Kamloops

A seasonal pesticide treatment isn't enough for federal regulators as Kamloops looks to curb an invasive beetle new to the city.

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Kamloops could be next BC city to allow booze in a public park

Music fans and park-goers in Kamloops may be allowed to bring their own booze this summer.

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Strawberry dilemma: Buy cheap American or more pricey Okanagan grown

Fruit stands with rows and rows of fresh strawberries in the Okanagan should tell you they’re in season, but if you shop for your berries at the grocery store you might feel like it’s a struggle to buy Canadian right now.

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iN VIDEO: Kamloops forager uses dandelions to make mead

Dandelions are considered a weed by some and are prevalent in backyards everywhere, but Kamloops forager is finding a useful purpose for them.

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Kelowna pub fined after serving 18-year-old in sting operation

A Kelowna pub, which sold a bottle of Budweiser to an 18-year-old in a sting operation, has been fined $7,000.

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Shuttered Kelowna distillery loses another appeal over $60K unpaid wages

The owners of a shuttered Kelowna distillery have failed in their second attempt to overturn a ruling which ordered the company to pay a former staffer $60,000 in unpaid wages.

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A look back at the glory days of celery production in the Okanagan

Celery isn’t grown commercially locally these days, but once upon a time there were acres of it growing in the Okanagan.

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