News Items tag as: Urban Distilleries

Locally-made spirits to get you through the holiday
December 24, 2015 - 9:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - There’s no faster way to get into the spirit of Christmas than with Christmas spirits, and the Thompson-Okanagan has two award-winning local craft distilleries to help with last minute gifts or to keep guests from noticing that overcooked turkey.
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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 September 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at

The science and art of making mead at Vernon's Planet Bee
Mead has been gaining in popularity as an alcoholic beverage but also as a craft and career. Planet Bee in Vernon is a case in point. James Nowek, co-owner of Planet Bee honey farm, makes mead right on the premises from honey harvested from

Nebraska will vote on pro-pot measures despite some invalid signatures
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska certified two ballot measures Friday to legalize medical marijuana even though the state’s Republican attorney general said their supporters may have submitted at least several thousand invalid signatures,

Don’t pay till 2025: Okanagan developers entice renters with freebies
While many people across the Okanagan struggle to find affordable housing those able — or willing — to splash out on rent will find multiple special offers trying to entice them to sign a lease. From a few months of free rent to

Teenagers charged with murder in 2021 death of Taig Savage in Penticton
Four people, the youngest two who were both 15 years old at the time, have been charged with the murder of Taig Sava
September 20, 2024 7:00 AM
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops mourns loss of beloved Red Bridge
Some members of the Kamloops community are mourning the loss of a heritage bridge that was destroyed by fire Thursda
September 20, 2024 6:00 AM
Happy 50th 'SNL!' Here's a look back at the show's very first cast
NEW YORK (AP) — Live from New York! It’s 50 seasons later for “SNL.” The landmark NBC
September 19, 2024 9:00 PM
'Huge loss': Replacement of historic Kamloops Red Bridge destroyed by fire uncertain
What was left of the historic Red Bridge in Kamloops and floating debris were still smouldering Thursday afternoon a
September 19, 2024 7:00 PM
Kamloops mayor snubs UBCM conference
Every year, government officials across BC converge for the Union of BC Municipalities convention. Local leaders get
September 19, 2024 6:00 PM

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