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Oscar winner and groundbreaking star Sidney Poitier dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspirationwho transformed how Black…
Kelowna is one of the most unaffordable cities in Canada and looking for ways to change
It’s been known for some time that Kelowna is one of the most expensive cities…
B.C. first-time homeowners grant redundant in today’s housing market
A government program for first-time homebuyers has failed to keep up with the escalation in…
After nearly 25 years, popular Mission Meats in Kelowna closes doors
Mission Meats — the go-to shop for specialty items, pepperoni, smoked sausage, and other groceries…
Canada’s 54-40 has a gig in Oliver this summer
Canadian rockers 54-40 have booked a show at the District Wine Village, north of Oliver,…
Tilray to amp up push for more market share after reporting $6M net income in Q2
The scores of new entrants to the cannabis market combined with plunging prices have resulted…
Judge pokes holes in Swiss cheesemakers’ legal arguments
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Gruyere cheese does not have to come from the Gruyere…
2 highrise towers to be ‘jewel-like centrepiece’ of UBCO’s downtown Kelowna campus
Kelowna-based Mission Group has submitted plans for two towers that will make up the three-tower…
Gear to get kids cooking — for real or for play
Introducing kids to cooking can be more than fun. It can teach skills and perhaps…
Kelowna, Kamloops pot shops still pay big bucks as Vernon reduces licence fees
The City of Vernon has reduced its sky-high business licences costs for cannabis stores, but…
Unexpected winter weather problem for homeowners in Okanagan, Kamloops
With the large accumulation of snow, and now moderating temperatures, homeowners should be aware of…
British Columbians set new energy record during cold snap: Fortis
On Dec. 27, FortisBC set a new electric system record with 777 megawatts used, beating…
Cannabis companies facing ‘crossroads’ selling off stores, farms and warehouses
TORONTO – Cannabis companies are selling off growing facilities, stores and warehouses as they try…
More people in B.C. driving while high since legalization: study
Cannabis is being detected in twice as many injured drivers since it was legalized says…
Kamloops charcuterie processing plant dodges supply issues by sourcing meat locally
A charcuterie processing plant that started production in Kamloops last fall is running smoothly despite…
Okanagan real estate sales increased 25% in 2021
The number of residential properties sold across the Okanagan increased by 25 per cent in…
FireSmart reaches out to garden pros to help protect South Okanagan homes
It may be the middle of winter but FireSmart is already working to mitigate the…
Taste of nostalgia taking over Okanagan with farm-to-table relish
An Okanagan-produced relish is giving consumers a taste of nostalgia while raising awareness for Métis…
Kamloops-based company looks to build apartment buildings on North Shore riverfront
A new development is being planned for Kamloops's North Shore along the Thompson River. In-person…
This Kelowna company is helping businesses build their brand
A Kelowna custom apparel business with entrenched connections to wineries and companies across the Okanagan…
300-unit housing project on Kelowna hillside will go to public hearing
A 300-unit housing development on an environmentally sensitive Kelowna hillside will go to a public…
Even with price drop, rent in Kelowna 4th highest in country
Kelowna ranked as the fourth most expensive city in the country to rent an apartment…
First person to finish two-pound burger at Oliver restaurant gets to name it
The Ye Olde Welcome Inn in Oliver added a two-pound beef burger to its menu,…
Hexo unveils expected savings from strategic plan, facility reconfiguration
GATINEAU, Que. – Hexo Corp. says it expects its new strategic plan to reduce selling,…