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Kelowna's Olympia Greek Taverna rises from the ashes today
February 24, 2024 - 6:00 AM
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One of Kelowna's favourite restaurants, Olympia Greek Taverna, is set to reopen for takeout and delivery orders today.
Salvation Army leader supports Kelowna-area fire fight with free meals
August 27, 2023 - 10:30 AM

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - Jennifer Hansen was evacuated from her home in the West Kelowna, B.C., area last week, but that hasn't stopped the Westside Salvation Army captain from feeding firefighters and other evacuees.
No holiday camp: What to do about Vernon's 'RV situation'
July 25, 2022 - 7:00 AM

Bill Coulic parked his beat-up RV on the side of 25 Avenue three years ago.
First King Taps in B.C. opens in downtown Kelowna on Okanagan Lake
June 22, 2022 - 11:30 AM
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B.C.’s first King Taps location opened today, June 22, after months of preparation.
Delivery apps skip the labour laws in B.C. by paying less than minimum wage
March 09, 2022 - 7:00 AM
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App-based delivery drivers are often on the clock earning less than minimum wage, but the sporadic good pay and the option to set their own schedule keeps the drivers coming.
West Kelowna pizza shop returning on subscription basis
November 14, 2021 - 3:36 PM
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A popular West Kelowna pizza business is following the trends created by the pandemic and changing its business model to a subscription.
Red Tomato Pies pizza is coming to Kamloops
October 30, 2021 - 3:32 PM
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Kamloops foodies are already reporting excitement over a new pizza restaurant due to open at the end of the year on the North Shore.
Okanagan business to donate $7K worth of pizza to Kelowna’s Gospel Mission
July 13, 2021 - 1:16 PM

If you’ve ever wondered what $7,500 worth of pizza looks like, wonder no more.
Canadian Delivery Service Expands into Penticton and Summerland
March 08, 2021 - 8:00 AM
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Since the advent of COVID-19, Okanagan restaurants have struggled to put food on the plates for their loyal customers.
There’s a good reason food delivery charges are being capped in B.C.
December 22, 2020 - 6:00 PM

The B.C. government is putting a cap on what food delivery companies can charge restaurants this Sunday.
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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

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

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