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Queen of the South Charcuterie Turns a Vision Into Reality
June 30, 2025 - 8:00 AM
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Going from a dream to a thriving business is no easy task in the restaurant and catering world, but a downtown Osoyoos sensation has accomplished that in just four short but fierce years. Queen of the South Charcuterie and Tapas took a vision, curated a dedicated following, and blossomed into a much-loved foodie destination, all thanks to sheer determination—and fantastic food.
Transforming Homes With Vernon's Tailored Closet
June 23, 2025 - 8:00 AM
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The hardworking team at The Tailored Closet has been transforming residential spaces throughout the Okanagan for many years. They’re known as the go-to experts for virtually every storage need.
Westside Daze Kicks Off Summer With Great Music and Free Family Fun
June 16, 2025 - 10:41 AM
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Get ready for a weekend of celebrations! The Westside Daze festivities have been kicking off summer for nearly half a century, and the festivities are about to sound off beach season once again.
Leading Edge Glass is Making Clear Vision Easier Than Ever
May 26, 2025 - 8:00 AM
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If you are noticing chips, cracks, or other damage in your windscreen, it’s time for repair or replacement. Don't worry, though; Leading Edge Glass in Kelowna has made windshield repair and replacement easier than ever.
The Castle At Swan Lake: The Perfect Base For Your Next Adventure Holiday
April 28, 2025 - 8:00 AM
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The Okanagan Valley is more popular than ever with adventure tourism groups: skiers, mountain bikers, long-distance cyclists, golfers, and lovers of fine wine. One local hotel has capitalized on that trend, and there is an interesting reason behind how it happened.
Thinking About Painting? Get The Local Experts To Help
April 28, 2025 - 7:30 AM
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Choosing the right colours for your renovation or new dream home is exciting and fun—or at least, it should be. Worrying about colour combinations or product quality adds unnecessary stress to what should be an enjoyable experience. There is an easy solution, though.
Big Box Outlet Store Slashes Prices—And Guarantees You Won’t Find Lower!
April 14, 2025 - 8:00 AM
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Tired of overpaying? Big Box Outlet Store is changing the game with unbeatable prices and a price guarantee that ensures you always pay less. This means one doesn't have to spend valuable time or precious gas money shopping around for bargains. There is a simple solution: head straight to your local Big Box Outlet Store.
Interior Mobile Shredding Helps Clients Deal With Paperwork Backlogs
April 07, 2025 - 6:50 AM
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Frustrated with mountains of paper, boxes, and confidential documents piling up in your home or office? Jay Aarson is just the guy to call. Jay runs Interior Mobile Shredding in Vernon, BC, and dealing with a backlog of paperwork or sensitive documents is his specialty. We caught up with Jay recently to find out more about what it is they do.
Problem Trees and Healthy Evergreens: Why Winter is The Best Time to Call Pine Valley Tree Services
January 06, 2025 - 8:00 AM
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Did you know that well-pruned evergreens are far more resilient to our harsh winters? Or that the problem of tree removal and lot clearing is often easier to tackle in the winter than in the busy spring and summer seasons? Well, it's true, and we recently spoke to Pine Valley Tree Services' owner and tree specialist, Larry Kwak, about the reasons why.
Florida’s iconic Key deer face an uncertain future as seas rise
November 10, 2024 - 9:00 AM
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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.
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iN DISCUSSION: Advertiser boycott suggested in reaction to Okanagan billboards
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of June 30. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The op

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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