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Father's Day Dilemma Solved! Head to Nighthawk Vineyards for Great Blues and BBQ
June 09, 2025 - 8:00 AM
iNwine Spotlight

It’s June and time for the next big question—what to do for Father's Day on June 15, 2025? Don’t worry; Nighthawk Vineyards has the perfect solution. The acclaimed Okanagan Falls winery is hosting the annual Blues in the Vineyard event again this year, paired with fabulous BBQ menu options and the exceptional wines of the Okanagan Falls/Skaha Lake Winery Association.
The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes
June 07, 2025 - 3:00 PM

PARIS (AP) — Brigitte Bardot lounged barefoot on a Saint-Tropez beach, drawing languorous puffs from her cigarette. Another actor, Jean-Paul Belmondo, swaggered down the Champs-Élysées with smoke curling from his defiant lips, capturing a generation’s restless rebellion.
From humble beginnings to Beverly Hills, Kamloops fashion designer shines
February 08, 2025 - 7:00 AM

The home studio of Kamloops fashion designer Delayne Dixon is small and humble, yet the pieces of clothing created in it have made it to runways around the world with the latest collection heading to an exclusive celebrity boutique in Beverly Hills this month.
New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations while over 10,000 structures lost to the 2 biggest blazes
January 09, 2025 - 8:46 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures, officials said Thursday as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew.
Hollywood Hills fire breaks out as deadly wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area
January 08, 2025 - 8:38 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A fast-moving fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night, threatening one of Los Angeles' most iconic spots as firefighters battled to get under control three other major blazes that killed five people, put 130,000 people under evacuation orders and ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to inland Pasadena.
Canada Post quarterly loss tops $300M as strike hits second week — and rivals step in
November 22, 2024 - 12:23 PM

MONTREAL - Canada Post saw hundreds of millions of dollars drain out of its coffers last quarter, due largely to its dwindling share of the parcels market — while an ongoing strike continues to batter its bottom line.
The Magic Number For Planning Your Event is 19 - Introducing 19Bistro@Fitz and 19 Okanagan Bar and Grill
November 11, 2024 - 8:00 AM
iNwine Spotlight

With a choice of two stunning venues in Peachland and West Kelowna, BC planning the perfect event is a piece of cake.
Nighthawk Vineyards is bringing 'Holiday Cheer' to the vineyard - Bavarian Style
November 04, 2024 - 5:00 AM
iNwine Spotlight

With autumn in full swing and the summer's harvest brought in, Nighthawk Vineyards is getting ready for a celebration! As usual, the wineries of the Okanagan Falls/Shaha Lake Winery Association have their fabulous end-of-season “Holiday Cheer” celebration planned. This year’s event will include a Bavarian Themed Christmas Market at Nighthawk Vineyards!
Discover the Magic of Penticton, BC this Fall
September 02, 2024 - 5:00 AM
iNhome Sponsored

Nestled between the picturesque Okanagan and Skaha Lakes, Penticton transforms into a breathtaking wonderland each fall. This charming city in the heart of the Okanagan Valley becomes an enchanting retreat for anyone looking to soak in the vibrant autumn foliage, crisp air, and an array of outdoor activities. Beyond its natural beauty, fall is also the perfect time for wine aficionados to explore the region's acclaimed wineries.
Lakeboat Winery's Lovingly Crafted Wines
July 22, 2024 - 8:00 AM
Business Spotlight

Tara Mathison, owner of Lakeboat Winery in Kaleden, BC, loves her vineyard. She and her team follow the regenerative approach and hand weed the property of five acres, ensuring herbicides do not come near their prized grapes. Land stewardship is just one of the ways that Lakeboat Winery is honouring the extraordinary Skaha area and the village of Kaleden.
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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iN NUMBERS: Species invading the Okanagan and Kamloops
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No dogs allowed: Dangerous algae at popular lake near Kamloops
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Kamloops killer found not criminally responsible due to mental illness
A Kamloops jury found a man who stabbed four men in 2020, killing one, is not criminally responsible due to his mental illness. Michael Wayne Palmer, 48, was already convicted by the same ju
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