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High price of addiction treatment in Kelowna leaves families desperate
November 03, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Addiction treatment can cost people tens of thousands of dollars, and the few publicly-funded services in Kelowna are stretched thin which can leave addicts and families in a desperate situation.
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
October 29, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
Every Day is Pie Day With Penticton's New Favourite: False Bay Savoury Pies
August 05, 2024 - 5:00 AM
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Penticton now has a fabulous addition to its downtown food scene, one that is already racking up rave reviews. False Bay Savoury Pies sells savoury pies, as the name quickly gives away, but you might be surprised at the incredible variety they offer. Locals are raving about the delicious meat pies, and the selection goes far beyond traditional meat pies.
Bartenders take the spotlight as cocktail contest returns to Kelowna
November 04, 2023 - 7:00 AM
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An Okanagan cocktail contest is returning for the first time since the pandemic.
Vernon pizza maker bringing flavours from Montreal hometown
March 30, 2023 - 12:30 PM
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Vernon resident Brian Hooles is making Montreal-style pizzas using ingredients and flavours from his hometown back east.
Jadoo Indian restaurant brings different kind of dining experience to Kamloops
November 09, 2022 - 6:00 AM
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A new eclectic Indian restaurant in Kamloops is putting a creative, immersive twist on the traditional dining experience.
iN VIDEO: 5 wineries, breweries to try this summer in the Thompson Okanagan
June 13, 2022 - 8:30 AM
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The Thompson-Okanagan boasts stunning views and an array of food, beer and wine that all types of foodies can enjoy.
RECIPE: Get it while you can, asparagus season is here
May 23, 2021 - 2:30 PM
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Mad for asparagus? Well, the season finally here. I anticipate these delectable green spears all year long as our local asparagus is so far superior to the imported varieties. Tender and flavorful, it is like gold because it is very hard to farm. This crop takes a patient farmer as takes about three or four years to get the asparagus crop ready to harvest and then its annual success is very weather dependent and needs sunshine.
Kelowna community fridge offers free food to those in need
May 08, 2021 - 3:30 PM
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Like those free libraries popping up in people's front yards, the Kelowna Community Fridge operates on a take something, leave something basis.
How to make Valentine's Day at home amazing and delicious
February 11, 2021 - 8:00 AM
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at home: Light the candles, choose your music playlist and have a gourmet catered dinner at home. These local Okanagan restaurants are offering special menus for Valentine’s Day for take-out. With simple heating instructions, Valentine’s Day dinner will be all romance and no fuss.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of February 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

$5M in provincial funding to protect Okanagan’s tree fruit from extreme weather
The Okanagan tree fruit industry was hit hard by extreme weather last year and the provincial government is providing $5 million to help orchardists prepare for future extreme cold weather events. The $5 million Tree Fruit Climate Resilienc

BC weed store with 'no babies' policy avoids fine for underage sale
A BC weed store which wouldn't let anyone under 19 enter the premises, including babies, has managed to avoid a $7,000 fine after it sold cannabis to a minor. According to a recently published June 21, 2024 BC Liquor and Cannabis Regula

Another uptick for Okanagan, Kamloops real estate sales
Sales and prices were largely up across the Okanagan and Kamloops in January as the real estate market had its fourth consecutive month of growth. According to figures released by the Rennie Advance and the Association of Interior Realtors,

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Kelowna’s hotel stay numbers left rest of Okanagan, Kamloops in the dust
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iN PHOTOS: Entertaining wildlife captures in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Former Vernon hockey coach found guilty a second time of sexual assault on teen
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B.C. investigates 'significant' opioid diversion, including international trafficking
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Another uptick for Okanagan, Kamloops real estate sales
Sales and prices were largely up across the Okanagan and Kamloops in January as the real estate market had its fourth consecutive month of growth. According to figures released by the Rennie
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Trump's choice for chief trade negotiator says tariff threat is about fentanyl
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Police investigating highway shooting in North Okanagan
RCMP are investigating a suspicious incident on Highway 97A in the North Okanagan where police believe a car was shot at. A silver SUV was driving on Highway 97A north of Greenhow Road
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