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South Okanagan politicians furious with FortisBC plan to cut power in extreme weather
May 13, 2025 - 11:00 AM

A proposal by FortisBC that could see power shut off to tens of thousands of residents across the South Okanagan and Similkameen during extreme weather emergencies was met with sharp criticism from members of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board last week.
Veteran Summerland RBC manager jailed for swiping $850K from seniors
October 08, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Summerland resident Terry Lee Sedawie was respected and well-loved and had worked for the Royal Bank of Canada for 25 years before she began dipping into other people's accounts.
Chefs mourn for Okanagan's peaches but adapt to stone fruit wipeout
July 04, 2024 - 9:41 AM
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Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson says that when it comes to a fat Okanagan peach, there are "endless possibilities" for a fruit that signifies summer.
Innovative bottle design saves tons of glass a year at Summerland winery
February 19, 2024 - 3:30 PM
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With carbon footprints and organic produce being at the forefront of most consumer’s minds, one Okanagan winery is going the extra mile to make sure its practices are sustainable.
Free kids' meals at A&Ws in Okanagan and Kamloops on Family Day
February 16, 2024 - 11:30 AM

To celebrate Family Day in BC participating A&W restaurants are giving away free kids' meals.
Domes and diversity keep West Kelowna winery busy during industry's dark days
January 20, 2024 - 7:00 AM
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Just because a quarter of the Okanagan wineries are up for sale doesn’t mean it’s tough times for them all.
Okanagan pizza restaurant, employee sued by sexually abused young employee
November 24, 2023 - 7:00 PM

A former employee of a Penticton pizza shop is taking her abuser and her former employer to court years after she was sexually exploited on the job.
Four Okanagan diners make national top 100 list
November 22, 2023 - 7:00 AM
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Four Okanagan restaurants made OpenTable Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants list this year, three in Kelowna and one in Oliver.
SMOOTH AND AGED: Penticton restaurateur now making his own sake
September 16, 2023 - 8:00 AM
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Penticton restaurant owner Tatsuo Kan opened the first sake brewery in the Okanagan and now he has a permit to bring the freshly brewed rice wine out of the tasting room and straight to his customers in the dining room.
Rutland restaurant dishes up authentic Latin American eats and treats
August 13, 2023 - 7:00 AM
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An eatery in Rutland is busy this summer dishing out authentic Latin American favourites like tamales, tacos, churros and empanadas.
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

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