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Kelowna LGBTQ+ bar owner seizes upon success and expands to other cities
A Kelowna bar owner has found success with his brand of LGBTQ+ lounges and is…
Kelowna outdoor farmer’s market organizer excited to welcome artisans again
The Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ market will return with its artisans for the outdoor season.…
Vegan, gluten-free Kelowna bakery to be featured in documentary
A Kelowna bakery that specializes in vegan and gluten-free goods will be among a handful…
Kamloops, Okanagan restaurants donating, throwing out food as regulations tighten
Kamloops and Okanagan restaurants are giving away or donating food they can’t save for three…
Kelowna chef to compete on Food Network’s ‘Fire Masters’
A chef at Kelowna’s Salt & Brick restaurant and Jack's Pizza & Liquor will be…
Vernon chamber president questions pricey pot shop business licences
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce's president is questioning the $2,000 business licencing fee for…
Okanagan residents frustrated with ministry inaction at cannabis property
For years, Lake Country resident and retired wildlife biologist Dave Young voiced concerns with various…
More people in transition using Kelowna-based room rental app
Kelowna-based Happipad’s rental pool dried up in March, 2020 as students moved their learning online…
Thompson-Okanagan cities allow patios, close streets to support business during COVID-19 restrictions
Cities in the Thompson-Okanagan are looking to support local businesses this summer with expanded patios…
Petition urges council to close part of downtown Vernon to traffic
An online petition is asking Vernon city council to close two blocks of 30 Avenue…
iN VIDEO: Drones distributing sterile moths in Okanagan to curb pest numbers
A chance encounter on a winter vacation has led to a whole new way of…
Kelowna community fridge offers free food to those in need
Like those free libraries popping up in people's front yards, the Kelowna Community Fridge operates…
Nicola Valley woman vying for title of ‘greatest baker’
A Lower Nicola resident is hoping to make her dreams come true by competing for…
Shuswap’s only floating bar and restaurant for sale
The Shuswap’s only floating bar and restaurant has been listed for sale. The Shuswap Shark…
Hobbit-themed Airbnb near Osoyoos threatened by Warner Bros. for trademark infringement
The popular South Okanagan Airbnb named Hobbit Mountain Hideaway after J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and…
South Okanagan cannabis company hopes to start growing magic mushrooms this fall
A South Okanagan cannabis growing facility is hoping to add magic mushroom production this fall.…
Buckwheat gelato created by former Penticton chef could be first in world
A Penticton man has created a recipe for a gelato that may be the first…
Real estate sales cooling off in Okanagan, Kamloops
After record high months of sales as buyers scramble to find homes, the real estate…
Okanagan forest clean-up group founder sees increasing number of people living in forest
The founder of a Central Okanagan forest clean-up group is seeing increasing numbers of people…
Kelowna’s farmer’s market experiences parking challenges due to construction
Customers of the Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market are having to walk a little further…
Massive Italian-style villa in Kelowna for sale for $6.5 million
A giant Italian-style villa in Kelowna could be yours for $6.5 million. The 11.3-acre country…
Construction work for Vernon winery on hold due to flooding concerns
Plans to make Vernon a world-class wine destination are currently paused as city workers address…
Kelowna restaurant survives by becoming cafe, farmer’s market
A Kelowna restaurant struggling with COVID-19 restrictions is pivoting its business model to become more…
Kelowna satellite farmer’s market starts up this weekend
The Kelowna Farmer's and Crafter's Market is expanding downtown for the season. The market announced…