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How Wine Lovers are Saving Money and Time
June 24, 2024 - 8:00 AM
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Vine Kits in West Kelowna: Great Quality Wines, Exceptional Value
Pest Detective In Kelowna Is Looking for Great People
June 10, 2024 - 5:30 AM
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Rodent and pest control requires sleuthing out solutions to problems. At Pest Detective, they have been doing that for over 30 years – creating a very successful company in the process. Approaching pest control from the angle of being a pest detective, it seems, is precisely the way to solve problems with invasive critters. They have been so successful that the Kelowna office is now expanding and looking for people to join their team.
Thunder Mountain Raceway: Show Your Love for Speed
May 26, 2024 - 8:00 AM
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What can be more fulfilling than driving fast? At Thunder Mountain Raceway (TMR) just east of Kelowna, you not only get to experience the thrill of a 1/8 mile, fully operational drag racetrack but also join a community of avid auto fans. With over 50 years of history, the Raceway has become a home for a 3rd generation of racers.
Empowering Non-Profits in Okanagan, Kamloops: The iNFOTEL MULTIMEDIA Difference
May 13, 2024 - 8:00 AM
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At iNFOTEL MULTIMEDIA, we hold great admiration for the extraordinary efforts of charities spanning from Kamloops to Osoyoos, especially in these difficult times when the vulnerable among us are most in need.
Savour the Craft: Upper Bench Winery & Creamery Unveils The Oven Restaurant in Penticton
May 13, 2024 - 5:30 AM
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Upper Bench Winery and Creamery, nestled in the heart of Penticton, is a testament to the passion and dedication of Gavin and Shana Miller, a local couple deeply rooted in the craft of winemaking and cheese production. With a harmonious blend of traditional and modern techniques, they utilize both French oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks to cultivate wines that are as distinctive as they are delightful.
Discover a Heavenly Experience at Heaven’s Gate Estate Winery
April 29, 2024 - 8:00 AM
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The persona of Heaven’s Gate Estate Winery is reflected in their logo – the roots of a grape vine reaching down to form a stylized heart. Crafting wines beyond the ordinary is all part of a day’s work for Tyson Felt, owner and winemaker, who creates award-winning handcrafted, small-batch wines in Summerland BC.
The Pest Detective: Your Solution for Pest Problems
April 22, 2024 - 8:00 AM
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Life in the sunny Okanagan can be nothing short of blissful—unless you’re battling home invaders like ants, termites, or spiders. Fortunately, The Pest Detective is your local go-to solution for all things creepy-crawly. From spring invaders to year-round rodent management, this franchise goes beyond mere extermination, providing expert guidance and maintenance strategies to protect your home or business all year long.
From Vision to Reality: Create Your Dream Space with Ross St. Studio
March 11, 2024 - 8:00 AM
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Stephanie is a designer, and the owner of Ross St. Studio in Kamloops BC. She’s been inspired by home design since she was a young girl, and now shares her vision and industry experience with homeowners, other designers and local contractors.
Core Geomatics Expands to Penticton: A Legacy of Precision Surveying Continues
February 05, 2024 - 9:08 AM
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Core Geomatics specializes in surveying, environmental planning and remote sensing. Their team works all over western Canada, including the Okanagan Valley. Their local office, based out of Penticton, recently purchased the business of Steven J. Buzikievich Land Surveying Inc., who continues to mentor their current staff. Steven is a well-known pillar in the community, having been in business for over forty years.
Yaki’s Pizza & Subs: where your meal supports local charities
February 05, 2024 - 9:07 AM
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“We love being part of our community!” Mike and Aura, owners: Yaki’s Pizza & Subs
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of June 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjon

'Symbiotic relationship with nature': Vernon's 'first' winery quietly opens
Perched on top of the hillside with expansive views over Swan Lake, Vernon's only winery quietly opened its doors last week. The Perch Winery is a small family-run business featuring a "cozy" tasting room and plenty of outdoor

Kelowna woman loses legal fight with housing co-op over medical cannabis
A Kelowna woman who wanted to smoke medical marijuana in her unit has lost a legal battle against her housing cooperative. According to a June 26 BC Civil Resolution Tribunal decision, Natausha Couture argued the Okanagan Housing Cooperativ

BC landlady moved in with her tenant to avoid tenancy law
A BC tenant whose landlady moved in with them as a way to circumvent the Residential Tenancy Act will have another chance at getting compensation. According to a June 20 BC Supreme Court decision, Maggie Moon rented a converted garage from

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