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Spill that wine: Penticton's white wines are back
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (182+ words) Published 12:32 pm Friday, July 17, 2026 Summer and patio season are in full swing. It is time to bring you “B.C. VQA white wines are back. Oh, how I have missed them” part two. This time we’re heading to the Penticton wine…...
Revelstoke’s 30-year-old brewery readies taps to toast hoppy new chapter
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (1366+ words) Published 11:25 am Friday, July 10, 2026 Celebrating 30 years pouring pints and claiming dozens of beer awards, Revelstoke’s largest microbrewery is taking the leap this summer with new hoppy brews inspired by local thrill-seekers. Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. first got the taps running…...
Penticton Soupateria pivots to mobile service
1+ week, 3+ day ago (305+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, July 7, 2026 The Penticton Soupateria has pivoted to delivering its meals through a mobile service at various locations in the community, after being shut down at its original location. In February it was announced that after four decades…...
Kelowna steakhouse fined after bartender pours beer for minor
1+ week, 6+ day ago (248+ words) Published 3:00 pm Friday, July 3, 2026 A Kelowna steakhouse was ordered to pay up after violating regulations. The Keg, located at 1825 Underhill Street, was fined $7,000 after a server was caught serving alcohol to a minor and not asking for identification. On Jan....
Tom Cochrane to headline B.C. stop of national culinary championship
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (349+ words) Published 11:10 am Friday, July 3, 2026 By Oak Bay Staff Life is a highway, and Canadian rock icon Tom Cochrane is steering his way to Oak Bay this September to headline a high-stakes culinary showdown. Cochrane is set to headline the live…...
Federal funding boosts Okanagan food rescue project
2+ week, 2+ day ago (432+ words) Published 4:20 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Kelowna MP Stephen Fuhr gathers with employees of the Central Okanagan Food Bank to make an announcement on Canada’s National Food Security Strategy (Brayden Ursel/Black Press) The Central Okanagan Food Bank (COFB) received $100,000 in funding…...
Turkish-inspired street food makes mark at Penticton’s original craft brewery
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (207+ words) Published 11:57 am Friday, June 19, 2026 Two of Penticton’s most recognizable food and drink brands have joined forces. Elma Snack Kitchen, a new concept from the team behind Turkish-inspired business Elma Restaurant, can now be seen serving its food on the patio…...
South Okanagan McDonald’s provide funds for local health equipment
1+ mon, 23+ hour ago (238+ words) Published 12:20 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Members of McDonald’s in Penticton presented the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation with a donation of $5,000. The money was raised from McHappy Day on May 6. Funds raised from that day went to Ronald McDonald House Charities…...
Urgent need for orchard survival plan amid major Vernon water cuts: BC Fruit Growers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (631+ words) Published 10:52 am Friday, June 5, 2026 Peaches ripen on the trees in a Summerland orchard. (John Arendt - Summerland Review) As the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) ramps up watering restrictions to historic levels in response to severe drought conditions, the BC…...
Help B.C. communities recover from wildfires 1 beer at a time
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (131+ words) Published 11:30 am Monday, May 11, 2026 Fireline Red Lager by Red Truck Beer is helping support United Way’s BC Wildfire Recovery Fund. (Red Truck Beer) United Way BC is raising a glass to support its BC Wildfire Recovery Fund. The new Fireline…...