Local entrepreneur Judie Barta has been given the go-ahead to sell her wines in the city they’re produced. May seem like a no-brainer, but it’s an accomplishment nearly a back-breaking year in the making.
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Politics and local products made for banner opening day
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 | 5:30 pm
BC Fruit Growers Association’s apple sale made for banner day at the Kelowna Farmers’ Market. Around 5,000 locals made their way through the event and apples that sold at 12 cents a pound were gone by 10 a.m.
West Kelowna has gone to the dogs
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 | 2:43 pm
West Kelowna animal rescue society making headway in its goal to evolve into a shelter.
Easter weekend is a driving disaster — be safe
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 | 10:37 am
Long weekends are always busy, and that extra bustle can lead to disastrous consequences on the road.
Fruits of Silicon Vineyard company’s labour earn critical acclaim
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 | 12:30 pm
A local Information Communications Technology company has earned some accolades, proving once again you don’t have to be based out of a major urban hub to get the attention of the world.
Enjoying the great outdoors just got a bit more costly
Thursday, April 1st, 2010 | 4:59 pm
It’s no joke, starting today outdoor enthusiasts will be dinged a bit more for enjoying the Best Place on Earth.
Okanagan chinook salmon on a crash course with extinction, say First Nation leaders
Thursday, April 1st, 2010 | 3:11 pm
Referring to a February decision to not list the salmon on the Species at Risk Act— a designation the Okanagan Nation Alliance has been lobbying for since 2005 — Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louis said the exclusion demonstrates Canada’s short-sightedness.
Tourism Kelowna Presents: The Okanagan’s wine anchors
Thursday, April 1st, 2010 | 9:35 am
In general, the Okanagan Valley is gaining a solid reputation for quality of winemaking on a world stage. New wineries crop up every year, and we’ll explore some of Kelowna’s new wineries in this column in the weeks to come.
Buzzer called on Bluelines for the last time
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 | 6:11 pm
An old Kelowna watering hole closes: You may still know it as Angies or Tramps or the Coast Capri Hotel pub, maybe bet on horses or watched Yuk-Yuks comedy. Some 11 employees were informed today that their jobs there ended.
New Ventures BC brings Business Seminar and networking event to Okanagan entrepreneurs and inventors
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 | 2:06 pm
New Ventures BC is a technology-business idea competition that offers a unique mix of business education, networking and mentoring to participating B.C. entrepreneurs and inventors—as well as a chance to win $300,000 in prize packages. This year’s competition begins April 19.
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