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Vernon pub avoids fine after serving teen in sting operation
September 06, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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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.
iN NUMBERS: What’s costing you more money
August 20, 2025 - 5:00 AM

Inflation numbers for July are here to tell us what we already know — things are more expensive.
'Entitled and ungrateful': BC Judge slams brother who lied to stiff siblings in A&W franchise
August 16, 2025 - 7:00 PM

A BC judge has called a banker "dishonest, entitled, ungrateful, and jealous" in a dispute with siblings over the ownership of an A&W franchise.
La Terrazza owner charged with defrauding Penticton winery
August 13, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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The business partner of a Penticton winery has been charged with defrauding the business.
Salmon Arm casino worker defrauded employer to feed gambling addiction
July 23, 2025 - 6:00 PM

A Salmon Arm casino worker who defrauded the casino where he worked to feed his own gambling addiction put in no effort to cover his tracks when he swiped $21,000.
BC govt defends underage liquor 'sting ops' while industry calls for leeway
July 14, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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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.
Kelowna curling club fights $7,000 fine after serving beer to undercover teen
June 28, 2025 - 6:00 AM

The Kelowna Curling Club has successfully fought a $7,000 fine after it served a 17-year-old a beer during the Canadian men's curling championship.
'Transfer of pain': No answers for Merritt family after missing loved one's remains found
June 26, 2025 - 6:00 AM

The Merritt family of Miguel Mack is reeling after receiving confirmation his remains were found earlier this month, after two tragic years of searching for their missing family member.
2025 Penticton Elvis Festival ready to rock and roll
June 25, 2025 - 7:00 PM

The King is gone, but he’s certainly not forgotten.
iN PHOTOS: Five retro diners in Kamloops, Okanagan that take you back in time
June 25, 2025 - 4:00 AM

There are several retro diners to check out in the Okanagan and Kamloops area for those who want to enjoy burgers, fries, milkshakes and other nostalgic treats from bygone eras.
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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. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
An Okanagan real estate appraisal company has won the right to trademark its name despite opposition from a rival firm. According to an Aug. 6 Canadian Intellectual Property Office decision, Okanagan Appraisals had been granted the right to

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