Not once but three times in Kelowna’s history, tobacco looked to become the dominant crop in the region. While First Nations people grew and harvested tobacco for hundreds of years before European ...

A national real estate research firm has posted a list of the “most expensive homes for sale in Canada.” It identifies two $39 million properties in the Lower Mainland as the most expensive, followed ...

Autumn is here and that means winter driving conditions are just around the corner for many parts of British Columbia. Winter tires or chains are required on most routes in B.C. from Oct. 1 to March ...

After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well ...

Giant white mushrooms are landing in the pans of some foodies and foragers in Kamloops and the Okanagan after a long, cool spring. Puffball mushrooms emerge after a rain shower and are often fried up ...

Keremeos is one of B.C.’s not so secret wine destinations. Tucked into the outrageously beautiful Similkameen Valley, this town, along with its neighbour wee Cawston, play host to a list of star ...

Kelowna recently established a new project to help homeless people get on their feet, and the project’s lead said while it has been a success so far, there's still a lot to learn. BC Housing and the ...

A Chinese restaurant in Kamloops closed its doors earlier this week and the owner is selling off kitchen equipment and furniture. Beijing Restaurant, located at 1250 Trans-Canada Highway West, has ...

Carol Goldstone is hoping a judge will make a reasonable decision about what to do with the Vernon trailer park she inherited in 1988. A couple of days ago she was served with a court summons. She ...

Kelowna's only traditional English eatery has shuttered with the owners blaming tough economic times. The ownership of Welton Arms Craft Beer and Restaurant posted to its Facebook page today, March 11 ...

There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like raspberries ...

An Iranian-themed winery in the McKinley Landing area of Kelowna is seeking permission for an observation tower that’s about six storeys tall. Azhadi Vineyards has filed an application with the City ...