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PHOTOS: Earth Day a sun-kissed celebration in Salmon Arm
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (435+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Saturday, April 25, 2026 Exploring his green thumb, Adam Schaus tamps more dirt into his just planted seedling under the direction of Melanie Bennett with the Shuswap Food Action Society at Salmon Arm's 4th Annual Earth Day Celebration in the Ross…...
VIEWPOINT: Unpacking labels to truly shop and support local
1+ week, 5+ day ago (569+ words) Published 5: 00 am Monday, April 20, 2026 We've all been there, standing in a grocery store, looking at the "local" sticker or other labels proclaiming an item is Made in Canada, a Product of Canada, or urging you to "Buy BC." We all…...
Canada's alcohol relief "step in the right direction' but doesn't meet B. C. beer needs
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1537+ words) Published 5: 50 am Sunday, April 19, 2026 While the Federal government extended a duty relief on alcohol on April 2, Ken Beattie of the BC Craft Brewers Guild would like to see further commands met. (Contributed) "It's a bit of a mixed emotion, to…...
Beer celebrated at Okanagan Fest of Ale in Penticton
2+ week, 6+ day ago (311+ words) Published 7: 28 pm Saturday, April 11, 2026 David Kozak, left, and Kevin Symington of Lakesider Brewing in West Kelowna received Best in Show for their 2026 Dockside Dunkel Lager. (John Arendt/Summerland Review) The Okanagan Fest of Ale featured more than 200 beers and ciders…...
VIEWPOINT: Restoration work continues on Adams River in the Shuswap
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (699+ words) Published 5: 00 am Saturday, April 11, 2026 A map of the restoration work underway on the Adams River. (Skwl'x Resource Management image) Given its importance to the Fraser River salmon fishery, the Adams River has been the focus for restoration efforts in recent…...
Fan favourite food truck to return to Coquihalla Highway brake check
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (162+ words) Published 5: 00 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 The Lunch Bucket returns to the Zopkios Brake Check on Monday, April 6. (Jennifer Hepting/Facebook) With the turning of the season and warmer weather, a staple of the Coquihalla Highway is set to return. The Lunch…...
Quesnel caf" owner spends month baking record challenging cake
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (633+ words) Published 5: 10 pm Thursday, March 26, 2026 Ted Martindale, owner of Granville's Coffee, cuts the first slice of the almost 6, 000-pound cake. (Karen Powell/Contributed) A record-breaking birthday celebration for a Quesnel caf" owner has brought the community together, following earlier plans to…...
Salmon Arm woman keeps college students fed and focused with Food For Brains
3+ mon, 6+ hour ago (849+ words) Published 7: 00 am Monday, February 2, 2026 Food For Brains founder Marcela Jara stocks a fridge full of pre-made meals free for students to take at Okanagan College's Salmon Arm campus. (Okanagan College/Facebook) Marcela Jara doesn't want hunger to deter students from…...
Sicamous senior meals society hungering for new kitchen to call home
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (478+ words) Published 12: 00 pm Tuesday, February 24, 2026 The Eagle Valley Seniors Meals Society is not only looking for a new kitchen to call home after having to move out of The Haven, but is also seeking volunteers to keep it running, and more…...
Summerland non-alcoholic winery receives $1 M investment on Dragon's Den
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (440+ words) Published 2: 52 pm Friday, February 6, 2026 Chris Pagliocchini and Tyler Harlton of Ones winery in Summerland pitch their project on Dragon's Den on CBC. The winery produces dealcoholized wines. (Contributed) A Summerland-based winery, producing dealcoholized wines, got a national spotlight and a…...