$55 million centre for food, wine and tourism coming to Okanagan College
A new centre to research food, beverages and tourism, and train people for in-demand jobs in the sector is coming to Kelowna. The Ministry of Future Skills is spending millions of dollars to...
Read MoreFour-year-old Kamloops cherry orchard not producing after cold snap
The fourth season at a giant cherry farm near Kamloops is looking a lot different than usual this year. Thompson Farm in Pritchard grows cherry trees on 275 acres of land, but due to a cold...
Read MoreOkanagan College gets $1.75M grant for wine, beer innovation
Okanagan College has received a $1.75 million grant from the federal government to aid innovation in the beverage industry in BC. Ben Iskasen has worked in the beer industry in London and as...
Read MoreMake mine medium-rare: Men really do eat more meat than women, study says
CHICAGO (AP) — Vacationing in Chicago this week from Europe, Jelle den Burger and Nirusa Naguleswaran grabbed a bite at the Dog House Grill: a classic Italian beef sandwich for him, grilled...
Read MoreThe Kamloops Farmers' Market: Nourishing The Community and Culture
For more than 40 years, the Kamloops Farmers' Market has been a long-standing staple in the community, offering fresh local produce, artisan crafts and other specialties. But many visitors may...
Read MoreYou don't think corn dogs are haute cuisine? These chefs, using alligator sausage, beg to differ
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Stefani De Palma, an award-winning chef and head of the a team vying to represent the Americas in a French culinary competition in January, knew she wanted her team's...
Read MoreTasty puffball mushrooms popping up in southern BC Interior
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...
Read MoreOregon wineries and vineyards seek $100M from PacifiCorp for wildfire smoke damage to grapes
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Dozens of Oregon wineries and vineyards have sued PacifiCorp over the deadly 2020 wildfires that ravaged the state, alleging that the utility's decision to not turn...
Read MoreKelowna brewery wins best gluten-free beer for third time
A Kelowna brewery took home awards for the best gluten-free beer in Canada. Grey Fox Brewing won gold, silver and bronze in the gluten-free category at the recent Canadian Brewing Awards....
Read MoreiN VIDEO: Iconic A&W whistle dog returns after fans made enough noise
The Whistle Dog is returning to the A&W menu across Canada and die-hard fans of the iconic fast-food item played a role. The Whistle Dog is a hot dog in a toasted bun topped with relish,...
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