Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call.
Okanagan’s first cat café sees hundreds of felines adopted
The cats at Catelowna Cat Café wander freely around a large, bright space filled with toys, scratching posts and climbing structures.
Support for B.C. wineries after devastating freeze extended another year
Wineries in B.C. are still recovering from the freeze in 2024 so the government is allowing them to use grapes from out of province for another year.
Why you can't avoid the sound of bird cannons in the Okanagan
Have you ever found your sunny Okanagan day was disturbed by the sound of loud bangs in the vineyard?
iN PHOTOS: Pumpkin spice specialty treats to taste in Kamloops, Okanagan
It’s almost fall and that means pumpkin spice flavoured drinks and goodies, and businesses in Kamloops and the Okanagan are getting into the spirit of the season.
Foreign temporary worker claw backs hampers record Okanagan cherry season
As politicians lob criticisms toward the temporary foreign worker program that fills open Canadian jobs, Okanagan orchardists would like more workers.
New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages.
iN NUMBERS: What does Made in BC or Canada actually mean?
Lots of people are still trying to shop locally. But 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. Small, local farms and businesses are typically your best bet if you want to support the economy in your community.
Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
In a rare move, a Vernon pub that inadvertently served a minor an alcoholic drink has avoided being fined or shut down for a week after it proved it had done its due diligence not to serve teens.
Supply of locally grown turkeys limited in Okanagan, Kamloops this year
Anyone wanting a fresh, free range turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas this year might want to get their orders in with local farmers while supplies last.
Okanagan apples returning to market amid adversity
A year after the BC Tree Fruit Cooperative closed down, orchardists in the Okanagan are quietly optimistic about this year's apple harvest.
'Passion for peppers:' Business is hot for South Okanagan couple
Anyone who frequents farmers markets in the BC Interior may have spotted Stu Smith and Sarah Harper offering tastings of their hot sauces.
La Terrazza owner charged with defrauding Penticton winery
The business partner of a Penticton winery has been charged with defrauding the business.
Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Foodies in Kamloops and the Okanagan might want to mark their calendars for some unique upcoming festivals in the region celebrating pickles, garlic, tomatoes and hot peppers.
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.
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.
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.
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.