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Kelowna's Playtime Casino Goes All-In On Holiday Giveaways
December 16, 2024 - 5:00 AM

We barely get past a greeting before Clarissa excitedly tells us about the big holiday event being planned for Kelowna's Playtime Casino. "We are calling the giveaway promotion Twelve Days of Christmas, and it's going to be fantastic!
Work of Art Pottery Studio: Where Creating Memory-Making Gifts Does Not Have to be Stressful
November 18, 2024 - 8:00 AM

Cheryl Gawley has a fabulous job as the owner/operator at the Work of Art Pottery Studio in downtown Kelowna, BC. She runs a business that brings smiles to her client's faces every day. Almost as good as that, she is following her dream. After leaving the corporate world behind more than five years ago, Cheryl opened her Work of Art Pottery Studio to explore her creative side in a safe and fun space. As it turned out, her personal goal is one that many people share.
Florida’s iconic Key deer face an uncertain future as seas rise
November 10, 2024 - 9:00 AM

BIG PINE KEY, Fla. (AP) — The world's only Key deer, the smallest subspecies of the white-tailed deer, are found in piney and marshy wetlands bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico on the Florida Keys. For years, their biggest threat was being struck by vehicles speeding along U.S. Highway 1 or local roads.
Swan Lake Market and Garden: A Year-Round Treasure Trove
November 03, 2024 - 5:00 AM

For the uninitiated, Swan Lake Market and Garden in Vernon, BC might look like a plant nursery with produce for sale at first glance — but this store is so much more. The experience is one of those pleasantly surprising times when what you anticipate is far surpassed by the fabulous reality. There is an eye-popping assortment of goods and services here set to eclipse your expectations dramatically.
The Purr-fect Pet Pampering Experience at Pawlished Pet Grooming
October 28, 2024 - 8:00 AM

Through their signature services and genuine care, Pawlished stands out as an establishment that truly understands and treasures the special bond you share with your pet. From meticulous styling to calming comforts (including cookies with mom’s permission), each visit promises a transformation that leaves tails wagging and cats purring.
Kelowna’s New Galaxy Zone is Set to Strike!
October 22, 2024 - 10:18 AM

Planet Lazer, a well-known Kelowna adventure spot, has some exciting news for Okanagan fun enthusiasts. It’s expanding—and bringing a brand-new Galaxy Zone Arcade and bowling area to Kelowna!
Rampone-Marsh Mortgages Puts Their Clients First
October 21, 2024 - 5:00 AM

At Rampone-Marsh Mortgages, Aaron Marsh and Lennie Rampone know mortgages inside and out. They have more than 35 years of mortgage brokerage experience between them, meaning their clients are in good hands. “Our job is looking out for our customers,” co-founder Aaron Marsh says. “We get the banks competing for mortgages, allowing us to find the best deal.
barBURRITO Polson Park Delivers Delicious Tex-Mex with an International Flair
October 14, 2024 - 8:00 AM
Summerland Indian Bistro is a Kaleidoscope of Fabulous International Flavours
October 07, 2024 - 8:00 AM

Fusion cuisine blends different ethnic cultures and culinary flavours into a delicious melting pot, creating a no-borders meeting place where anything goes, and taste buds are the dictators. Summerland, BC is lucky enough to claim one such place as its own – the Summerland Indian Bistro. This hidden gem offers Italian-influenced bistro cuisine married with sumptuous Southeast Asian flavours.
Penticton Business Celebrates 34 Years of Grooviness
September 30, 2024 - 5:00 AM

>Spinning Records Helps Join Together the Generations
Any music lover will tell you that simple grooves cut into a vinyl disc can translate to smile-cracking memories or revive life-altering good times. Of course, the grooves we are talking about are on a vinyl record, and Penticton's Grooveyard Records is the perfect place to recall old memories or create new ones. After all, Grooveyard represents 34 years of curating an extensive collection of all things music.
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iN MAPS: The best Christmas lights to see in Kelowna
There are a lot of festive holiday houses to see in Kelowna, where residents go over the top with lights and decorations. For over a decade, iNFOnews.ca has been adding to its list of addresses that really get into the holiday spirit so res

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