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Jamaican police kill 5 men as department criticized for surge in fatal shootings
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police in Jamaica say they have filled five men…
Family sue after 84-year-old BC woman leaves $1M estate to male escort
He was 54 years younger and his fees were "not insignificant."
JONESIE: The importance of local news? Please
OPINION “Write something about the importance of local news or something.” That was the suggestion…
Hainle: The legacy behind Canada’s first organic winery
KELOWNA – The Hainle Vineyards legacy began in 1972, and was built on a number…
Summerland man turning on the taps of Okanagan maple syrup
The Okanagan maple syrup harvest is showing signs of winding down as temperatures soared earlier…
Naramata author wins Best In World acknowledgement for Indigenous cuisine cookbook
Naramata-based author Jennifer Cockrall-King and chef Shane M. Chartrand, co-creators of tawâw: Progressive Indigenous Cuisine…
Vernon city councillor opposes ‘unfair’ B.C. Cannabis Store
A Vernon councillor is criticizing the provincial government for not doing enough for small business…
It’s going to be a great year to sell your house, especially if you live in Kelowna
The boom in the Okanagan real estate market that hit in the second half of…
1st cannabis business park in Okanagan on its way to Lumby
A new cannabis-centred business park is coming to Lumby, a first for the Okanagan. True…
New brewery proposed alongside KVR trail in Penticton
A new brewery is in the works for Penticton. Penticton city council will be asked…
North Okanagan’s newest ‘glampground’ is ‘cannabis, alcohol and party-friendly’
After just five days in operation the bookings are already pouring in for the Utopia…
iN PHOTOS: This North Okanagan castle could be yours for a royal price of $3.45M
For just under $3.5 million you could own a modern day castle in the North…
Legal cannabis: What we know and don’t know about the impact after 3 years
It’s been three years since cannabis was legalized in Canada, on Oct. 17, 2018. In…
Why this Kamloops home is for sale at less than a quarter of its value
A Kamloops home is currently listed for sale at less than a quarter of its…
Provincial pot police dish out huge fines to illegal cannabis stores
The provincial government has collected almost $1.3 million in penalties from illegal pot shops after…
B.C. accountant has to pay $100K for running unlicenced rental business
A Vancouver accountant who managed rental properties for almost two decades without being licenced, and…
New Mexican restaurant opens at Big White Ski Resort
A new Mexican restaurant has found a home at Big White Ski Resort in the…
Why does cannabis smell skunky? A UBC researcher wants to find out
A researcher at the University of British Columbia wants to unravel the mysteries behind the…
Kelowna not keeping up with demand for high-end penthouse condos
The supply of large, high-end, waterfront condos is quickly drying up in Kelowna and likely…
South Okanagan winery not bottling 2021 vintage due to wildfire smoke contamination
An Okanagan Falls winery has decided to forgo bottling its 2021 vintage this year after…
Booze will be legal again next summer at some Penticton beaches and parks
For a third year, you'll be able to drink alcohol at certain beaches and parks…
Why Kelowna may be heading toward a downtown highrise overbuild
The most visible sign that Kelowna is the fastest growing major metropolitan area in Canada…
Okanagan pizzeria ranks among Canada’s top spots to eat outside
Patio season will soon be in full swing starting with the Victoria Day long weekend…
Lake Country strata fined condo owner for having Alberta plates
– This story was first published May 13, 2022 A poorly worded strata rule has…