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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…
Some ‘impatient’ plants considered weeds, others cultivated
At a recent dinner party, my host launched into a monologue about a plant he…
Kelowna take-out orders top Canadian list for pickiest, and best tips
Uber Eats has declared Kelowna home to some of the pickiest eaters in Canada. Of…
Getting handle on short-term rentals like Airbnb key to easing housing shortage in B.C.
The organization representing local governments in B.C. wants the provincial government to put in rules…
iN PHOTOS: Italy-Croatia fight over Prosecco name gets ready to pop
PROSECCO, Italy (AP) — On tiny pockets of terraced terrain overlooking a bay shared by…
Average Kamloops home price surpasses $600K
Real estate activity in the Kamloops area has slowed in recent months, with less than…
House prices across Okanagan and Shuswap increase 30%
The price of a single-family home in the Okanagan and Shuswap has increased by around…
Alberta introduces bill to exit online cannabis sales, leave it to retailers
EDMONTON – Alberta is moving to get out of the online cannabis business and allow…
Canopy Growth delays profitability target after $16.3M loss in Q2, facility closure
Canopy Growth Corp. pushed back its profitability target as it reported a $16.3 million loss…