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Caring for Trees: Call your local Pine Valley Tree Service Team
In 1982, when Larry Kwak was 13 years old, he started working part-time for his…
Ethically raised beef on offer at Kamloops area farm
Kamloops residents, or vacationers heading to Sun Peaks Resort, can now purchase ethically grown, hand-raised…
Penticton legacy winery opens new location in South Okanagan wine village
A legacy winery founded by an Okanagan wine pioneer has opened a new location in…
‘Bringing nature in’: Japanese gardens speak to the moment
Japanese-style gardens first caught the public imagination in the U.S. at an 1893 world exposition…
No easy answers to make new B.C., Kelowna homes more affordable: CHBA
Dramatic changes to the way new housing is built is needed if it’s going to…
Okanagan’s latest dining takes place in a 500-year-old farmhouse
To complement its authentic Austrian-German menu, Sparkling Hill Resort has opened a new restaurant in…
Police aided illegal marijuana operation in Maine, feds say
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Two sheriff's deputies accepted new cars and an ownership stake in…
Vernon slated for two new fast food drive-thru restaurants, including Popeyes
Vernon will soon have two new drive-thru fast-food restaurants. Popeyes Louisiana Chicken and Triple O's…
Business turnover continues on Kelowna’s popular downtown strip
“For lease” and "for sale" signs are a common site in downtown Kelowna these days…
Three men to be extradited to US in 15-year-old Okanagan marijuana smuggling case
Three men alleged to have been involved in smuggling marijuana in hollowed-out logs from the…
Kelowna company makes creepy, freaky, awesome Halloween cookies
Zombie hand cookies, freaky eyeball cake-pops and voodoo doll cookies are only a few creepy…
Hotels, motels could become mixed-use developments in Kamloops
Some hotel and motel properties in Kamloops could be replaced with multi-family and mixed-use developments…
Hexo auditor raises ‘substantial doubt’ about company as it reports $67.9M loss in Q4
Hexo Corp.'s auditor raised serious concerns about the company's future as it reported a $67.9…
Kelowna breaks the $1 billion mark in building permits issued this year
For the first time ever, the City of Kelowna has issued more than $1 billion…
Jobs aren’t the issue for Kamloops, Okanagan workforce — affordable housing is
As the Thompson-Okanagan regions recover from the COVID-induced economic slowdown, there’s a disconnect between the…
Young city slickers pursue zero-waste lifestyle on a farm near Kamloops
A young couple from Vancouver is chasing their dreams of a zero waste lifestyle on…
Red Tomato Pies pizza is coming to Kamloops
Kamloops foodies are already reporting excitement over a new pizza restaurant due to open at…
Kelowna radio show garden expert’s voice can now be heard on Vancouver Island
After almost 40 years of offering garden tips to Kelowna radio listeners, Don Burnett’s Garden…
Novel set in Okanagan vineyards ‘Isla Mujeres Mysteries’ spinoff
A murder mystery author has set her newest novel in the Okanagan Valley after moving…
Keeping the water flowing in large construction projects
While municipal water and sewer lines can last up to a century, eventually they do…
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…
Connecticut coastal towns taking action to ban cannabis establishments
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — With the legalization of recreational cannabis for adults and the…
Invitations open to stay at O’Rourke Family Estates new cozy cottage
O’Rourke Family Estates' delightful list of accommodations is expanding with a new modern cottage, featuring…
Why the Kekuli Cafe’s long-awaited Kamloops location is still waiting
The bannock-based Kekuli Café is opening in Kamloops soon but it is taking longer than…