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Popular North Okanagan cidery prepares for spring opening
A bustling Armstrong cidery, that saw a busy outdoor season throughout the pandemic, opens for…
Decision to close McDonald’s in downtown Kamloops two years in the making
The downtown McDonald's location in Kamloops has shut its doors after dealing with increasing social…
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…
‘Day of reckoning’ coming for Kootenay cannabis growers as pressures mount
Efforts to build a legal cannabis economy in the West Kootenay are faltering, and the…
Labour, red tape stand in way of controlling rising house prices in Okanagan: economist
The best way to put a lid on skyrocketing housing prices in the Okanagan and…
Long-established Kamloops restaurant closing in wake of crime, COVID, staffing shortages
A familiar, family-owned Chinese restaurant is forced to close its doors after serving the community…
Kelowna restaurant shuttered for failing to follow COVID-19 rules suing new business
The owners of a Kelowna restaurant are being sued for allegedly failing to pay off…
Cost of gas final straw in closure of Kamloops delivery business
Inflation, soaring gas prices and staff shortages are the biggest factors behind the closure of…
Kelowna cannabis company gets creditor protection
Kelowna-based cannabis company Flowr has been granted creditor protection after reporting heavy losses for the…
How local tea shops are surviving amid international supply-chain issues
There are few things more comforting than wrapping your hands around a hot, steaming cup…
iN VIDEO: Kombucha brewing business bubbling up in Kamloops
Love it or hate, the fermented beverage called kombucha can be found on the shelves…
Zellers store coming to Kamloops
Kamloops will have one of 25 Zellers locations in Canada as the Hudson's Bay Company…
The timeless appeal of this Penticton grocery store
Going into South Main Market is like stepping back in time. It's all about the…
‘The situation is serious’: Mill closures put pressure on Kamloops’ Kruger mill
The company behind Kamloops' pulp mill is feeling the pressure as the facilities that feed…
Boutique adds Indigenous representation to Kelowna’s downtown
In the wake of immense grief, Lisa Luscombe decided life was too short not to…
iN VIDEO: Penticton couple confronted for buying 2-cent items at Walmart
A Penticton couple left the local Walmart confused after they were accused of theft for…
‘No brainer’ decisions paying off for businesses catering to Okanagan Rail Trail
Two new businesses – a craft brewery and craft coffee shop – took a chance…
This Kamloops bakery can be yours for $1,000, but there’s a catch
The owners of an established delicatessen in a Kamloops industrial park are giving their business…
PUNCHED ON THE JOB: When B.C. gig workers are denied basic safety support
Aman Sood was supposed to drive the man in the yellow construction vest to McCallum…
Mining companies snapping up claims on Indigenous land in B.C. ignore consultation at own peril
Reconciliation isn’t the only thing threatened when mining exploration companies fail to get consent from…
‘Doomed to fail’: Former Penticton mayor loses court case against family
The former mayor of Penticton has lost a legal challenge against his brother and nephews…
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society promotes art while educating youth about business
Nearly two years after its launch, an art program at the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society (KFS)…
Penticton mass timber producer Structurlam sold for more than $80M
Penticton-based Structurlam, which filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. this spring, has been sold…
Vernon pastry chefs lure in long lineups for fresh baked treats
A farm-to-table bakery was the centre of attention at a local Peachland market a few…