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Cannabis growing facility could provide a big boost to South Okanagan economy
PENTICTON – A proposed large-scale, state of the art medical cannabis growing facility could provide…
Agriculture Land Commission says no to restaurant, banquet hall at high-end South Okanagan winery
A high-end South Okanagan winery and vineyard had its plans for a restaurant and banquet…
Virtual celebration for 2018 Note Bene wine release in Okanagan paired with Canadian celebrities
An Okanagan winery is celebrating its 20th anniversary of its prestigious wine with a virtual…
Oliver police seek identity of man suspected of cannabis store theft
Oliver RCMP are turning to the public for help in identifying a robbery suspect. The…
Canada’s first wine village opening this summer in the South Okanagan
Cheers, wine lovers: Canada’s first wine village is officially opening in Oliver on Canada Day.…
Two pioneering South Okanagan wine families join forces
Two pioneering wine families in the South Okanagan are joining forces. Burrowing Owl Vineyards in…
Okanagan ice wines getting the cold shoulder this winter
Temperatures are beginning to drop low enough to harvest grapes for ice wine but many…
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,…
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,…
Pot shop on Osoyoos Indian Band lands damaged in arson fire
A cannabis store on Osoyoos Indian Band lands has been a victim of an arson…
iN VIDEO: Footage released of brazen arsonist in Oliver pot shop blaze
The owner of an Oliver cannabis store has released video footage of a brazen arson…
Grape stomp made famous by Rick Mercer returning to South Okanagan
An entertaining event where people turn grapes into juice with their feet will return after…
Dreamed of wine making? This Okanagan vineyard could be yours for $24.5 million
A popular farm north of Oliver has put a large portion of its vineyards on…
Province cracks down on Indigenous pot shop in South Okanagan
The authorities took action against an unlicensed pot shop in the South Okanagan this morning.…
Three of Canada’s top 100 most romantic eateries in Okanagan
For those feeling enthusiastic about Valentine’s Day approaching, it might be handy to know three…
Shane Koyczan adds stops in Oliver and Revelstoke on latest tour
Penticton spoken word poet Shane Koyczan – whose shows usually sell out – has announced dates…
Oliver man arrested after hours-long standoff
An Oliver man barricaded himself inside a home when RCMP responded to a domestic assault…
Cat killed in Oliver house fire
A cat was found dead after a house fire on the outskirts of Oliver. Firefighters…
Drug overdoses at the Oliver prison compared to rest of B.C.
There were 22 reported drug overdoses at the Oliver Correctional Centre between 2018 and 2022…
Oliver police looking for woman who assaulted store clerk
A woman caught shoplifting dropped her merchandise then assaulted the store clerk who confronted her…
Interior Health has closed Oliver’s ER for 20 hours this week
The emergency department at the hospital in Oliver was closed again overnight, the second such…
Oliver man found guilty of 2021 pharmacy arson
An Oliver man has been found guilty of break and enter, and arson. Identifying the…
RCMP seize firearms, stolen motorcycle in South Okanagan arrest
Oliver RCMP called for back up as they tried to arrest a man on outstanding…
Family of murdered Oliver man issue plea for tips
One year after the murder of James Cummings in Oliver, his family is making a public…