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Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
November 19, 2024 - 7:00 PM
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A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan.
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!
The Unwanted Guests of Summer: How Pest Detective Keeps Your Home or Business Pest-Free
July 08, 2024 - 8:00 AM
Business Spotlight

Patio season has arrived, and with hotter days in the Okanagan comes a need for pest prevention. Wasp, ants, and rodents may already be making themselves known! The experts at Pest Detective in Kelowna know what you should be watching out for, and they can help eliminate the problem before it becomes a big concern.
How Wine Lovers are Saving Money and Time
June 24, 2024 - 8:00 AM
Business Spotlight

Vine Kits in West Kelowna: Great Quality Wines, Exceptional Value
Firefighters douse hedge fire outside Kamloops restaurant
June 11, 2024 - 1:28 PM

Kamloops firefighters took care of a blaze in front of a restaurant Monday night before it spread to the building itself.
Leading Edge Glass – Cutting Glass, Not Corners
June 03, 2024 - 5:30 AM
iNwheels Spotlight

The management at Leading Edge Glass in Kelowna is constantly seeking out ways to improve things for their customers, and the latest big overhaul was for a new website. On the newly tweaked website, their slogan "we care for you and your glass" stands out. This mission shines through in everything they do. Owner Tyler Fuller and his team even provide courtesy cars and extra detailing touches.
UPDATE: Residents across from the big hole UBCO dug in downtown Kelowna have to evacuate their building
March 31, 2024 - 1:30 PM
iNhome

There was a meeting today for residents of an apartment building across from the site of the new UBC Okanagan tower, where residents heard the news that they will have to vacate their homes.
How new provincial housing rules are boosting and hurting development in Central Okanagan
March 10, 2024 - 6:00 PM
iNhome

The Bennett bridge stretches a mere kilometre across Okanagan Lake between Kelowna and West Bank First Nations lands.
From Ladder Woes to Light Shows: Discover the Year-Round Glow of Trimlight Kelowna
November 20, 2023 - 8:00 AM
Business Spotlight

If you have ever had to put up holiday lights, you know how time-consuming and difficult this task can be. It's a never-ending nightmare, from untangling old lights and replacing burnt-out bulbs to finding enough outlets and extension cords. Only to do it all again next year. So why not make the process easier and more enjoyable?
Zias in Summerland celebrates 25 years at iconic stone restaurant
July 25, 2023 - 7:00 AM
iNwine

Zias Stonehouse Restaurant in Summerland has a rock-solid foundation.
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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 second week of January 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

iN PHOTOS: Heated domes provide one-of-a-kind Okanagan winter dining experience
The dining domes at a West Kelowna winery offer customers a unique and extravagant experience during the cold and dreary winter months in the Okanagan. With fluffy brown and white blankets draped over cushioned chairs, tables draped with bl

Authorities suspect gang members involved in 7 killings at marijuana grow
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say they suspect gang members of Laotian descent were involved in the 2020 shooting deaths of seven people at an illegal marijuana growing operation in a small, rural Southern California town. Rive

BC realtor deceived client, put in higher offer and made $1M
A BC realtor, who used his insider knowledge to purchase a house that this client wanted to buy, has been ordered to pay the client half of the profit he made when he flipped the house for more than $1.2 million soon afterwards. According t

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BC bar fined $3,000 for clearing drinks from table late 12 minutes late
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Kamloops man lived for four years in dugout camp before it was dismantled
To passersby and neighbours in heated homes, he's sitting on a trash heap, an eyesore that prompts calls to authorities. But for Mike, the heap is his treasures and his sanctuary.
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Truck convoy set to disrupt traffic from Okanagan to Kamloops
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Nature lover finds fascinating bug on walk in Kelowna park
Calgary resident Kathleen Johnson is staying with her family in Kelowna this month to help care for a loved one and recently found a tiny and fascinating moth on a tree in the city's Dilworth
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Charges laid after botched cosmetic operations in Kamloops
A Kamloops woman is facing four criminal charges after giving unqualified cosmetic procedures. Jessica Noelle Earthy, born 1979, allegedly posed as a medical professional running a cosmetic
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Man banned from West Kelowna welfare office charged with threatening cashier
A West Kelowna man, who the province tried to permanently ban from a welfare office after he repeatedly threatened staff, has once again been charged for uttering threats, this time at a cashier i
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BC granddaughter must return cash after dementia diagnosis, legal powers revoked
A BC man was diagnosed with dementia, legally stripped of his autonomy then lost his 60-year marriage and more than $800,000 to his granddaughter who held power of attorney. Then, remarkably
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Authorities suspect gang members involved in 7 killings at marijuana grow
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