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Boston Pizza to open Osoyoos franchise
August 09, 2017 - 2:39 PM

OSOYOOS - Boston Pizza is making its way to the South Okanagan.
Bollywood Bang returns to support NONA Child Development Centre
February 09, 2017 - 10:14 AM

VERNON - Bollywood Bang first came to life in the Okanagan in 2013. Since its inception the event has surpassed all expectations and become one of the most anticipated events of the year, selling out in just 6 hours last year. This East meets West concept has the ability to bring people together and celebrate diversity all the while raising money for a different local charities. Both Men and Women have the opportunity to dress up in South Asian outfits and enjoy an experience like no other.
Second of five recipients in Vernon Top Twenty under 40 announced
September 27, 2016 - 12:21 PM

VERNON – The second set of recipients in the KPMG Top Twenty under 40 include an entrepreneur who has gone into franchising, a lawyer, a veterinarian, a small business owner and an optometrist.
Tim Hortons cookies help raise money for Penticton Regional Hospital
September 09, 2015 - 1:30 PM

PENTICTON - A five-year $100,000 pledge from the owners of the Tim Hortons restaurants in the South Okanagan is certain to bring smiles to the faces of patients and staff at Penticton Regional Hospital.
Penticton Vees tickets go on sale
August 13, 2015 - 10:00 AM

PENTICTON - The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce exhibition and regular season single game tickets go on-sale to the public Friday, August 14th, at 10 a.m. at the Valley First box office at the South Okanagan Events Centre.
Sideroff selected by Anaheim Ducks
June 29, 2015 - 1:17 PM

KAMLOOPS – Kamloops Blazers forward Deven Sideroff was selected in the third round, 84th overall by the Anaheim Ducks at the 2015 NHL Draft on Saturday.
Blazers to start preseason at home
June 23, 2015 - 12:44 PM

KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers will play five Western Hockey League preseason games starting Sept. 4 with a game at home against the Prince George Cougars.
Blazers open 2015-16 season versus Rockets?
June 09, 2015 - 12:25 PM

KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers will host their Zimmer Wheaton home opener for the 2015-16 season on Saturday, Sept. 26, against the Kelowna Rockets. Game time will be 7 p.m. at the Interior Savings Centre. The Rockets were the 2015 Western Hockey League Champions and a Memorial Cup finalist, falling to the Oshawa General in the Memorial Cup final.
Blazers named WHL Scholastic Team of the Year
May 07, 2015 - 7:14 AM

KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers were named the Western Hockey League Scholastic Team of the Year at the WHL Awards Luncheon Wednesday afternoon in Calgary.

The award recognizes the team that achieves the highest overall academic performance throughout the regular season.

The Blazers were one of the youngest teams in the WHL this season, and had an astonishing 12 roster players completing high school at Valleyview Secondary in Kamloops.
A recipe for success, College alumnus wins big at investors’ forum
April 16, 2015 - 10:05 AM

OKANAGAN - Hungry for business, Okanagan College alumnus Donnie Ungaro credits making calculated business decisions, following his passion, and serendipitous timing as a few of the keys to his recent success at Venture Okanagan.
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Kelowna winery says accountant took almost a half-million dollars
The owners of a Kelowna winery and golf course allege their former controller took nearly $450,000 in just 30 months on the job. The Turton Group, which owns The View winery as well as Orchard Greens golf course and a rental business, is su

No weed, just beer: Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens
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B.C. home sales slide almost 10 per cent in March despite mortgage rate drop
VANCOUVER - Home sales in British Columbia fell by almost 10 per cent in March compared with the same period last year, in a slowdown an analyst says could be buyers waiting for lower interest rates. The B.C. Real Estate Association says th

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