News Items tag as: Gary Fong

Famous local photographer tries his hand at a career in Hollywood
October 12, 2016 - 9:00 PM

KELOWNA – A local photographer and inventor known around the world can now add screenwriter and director to his resume.
Want quick attention to Fortis over-billing? Go to the media
July 28, 2015 - 9:00 PM

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$4,500 Fortis bill for house which isn't there
July 24, 2015 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA – A world-famous photographer who lives part time in Ellison says Fortis B.C. has overbilled him more than $7,000 for a house that burned to the ground in January.
World famous photographer loses Kelowna cabin to fire
January 13, 2015 - 2:03 PM

KELOWNA – A luxury cabin in Ellison that burned to the ground over the weekend belongs to world-renowned photographer and inventor Gary Fong.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
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. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

Famous local photographer tries his hand at a career in Hollywood