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South Okanagan gift shop says mask-wearing ‘prohibited’ in store
November 07, 2020 - 12:00 PM

Despite Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam recommending non-medical mask-wearing indoors, a South Okanagan gift shop has put up a sign stating that mask-wearing is prohibited at its establishment.
Lost bees take North Okanagan woman on wild chase around the city
May 03, 2018 - 6:00 PM

VERNON - Under usual circumstances, lost animals include dogs, cats, and sometimes the odd budgie, but this week in Vernon, a local woman took to Facebook for help finding a swarm of honeybees that took off.
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Kelowna has learned the 'iceberg' lesson of sprawling development
For decades, the City of Kelowna embraced growth almost anywhere in the city because it brought in big bucks from developers for things like roads, sewers and parks. Now it’s learned the lesson that sprawl doesn’t pay. On

iNwine Wednesday: Hello Haywire Chardonnay
More love for Chardonnay this week with Haywire Secrest Mountain's chard in focus. Certified organic, Haywire is a label created at Okanagan Crush Pad in Summerland, Christine Coletta and Steve Lornie's innovative winery and cus

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