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Bill Dick of Murphy Battista LLP has been appointed to Queen’s Counsel, a designation awarded to only seven per cent of practising B.C. lawyers. (Photo submitted)

Okanagan lawyer honoured by appointment to Queen’s Counsel

Only seven per cent of practising B.C. lawyers are appointed

Bill Dick of Murphy Battista LLP has been appointed to Queen’s Counsel, a designation awarded to only seven per cent of practising B.C. lawyers. (Photo submitted)
The Italian Kitchen Company acquires Lake Country eatery

The Italian Kitchen Company acquires Lake Country eatery

The Italian Kitchen Company has acquired The District Eatery in Lake Country, formerly Ricardo’s

The Italian Kitchen Company acquires Lake Country eatery
Kelowna Mounties investigate shot fired in downtown-area home

Kelowna Mounties investigate shot fired in downtown-area home

One person was taken to hospital following the incident in Kelowna

Kelowna Mounties investigate shot fired in downtown-area home
Tiny Home builder comes to Penticton

Tiny Home builder comes to Penticton

New Penticton business focuses on the little things

Tiny Home builder comes to Penticton
Great Estates Wine Experience Centre will open at the Penticton Lakeside Resort on Sept. 22.                                Submitted photo

New experience centre to showcase South Okanagan wines

Great Estates Wine Experience Centre will open at the Penticton Lakeside Resort

Great Estates Wine Experience Centre will open at the Penticton Lakeside Resort on Sept. 22.                                Submitted photo
submitted by Sheila Ruffell

Glenmore Bosley’s hosts fundraiser for emergency animal rescue

The pet store is looking for gently used items and monetary donations

submitted by Sheila Ruffell
Kelowna Pool Tables and Games Room’s (from left) Gino Vaselenak, Monique Watson, Jeff Watson and Chantelle Watson.                                -Image: Contributed

Dehart: Let the games begin at Kelowna Pool Tables

Find out where to go, where to eat and where to have fun in Kelowna this week

  • Aug 1, 2018
Kelowna Pool Tables and Games Room’s (from left) Gino Vaselenak, Monique Watson, Jeff Watson and Chantelle Watson.                                -Image: Contributed
The team at Laneway Canteen are serving up fresh tacos and strong margaritas. Image: Carmen Weld

New places for good eats and sweet treats in downtown Kelowna

This last week has seen the downtown core of Kelowna bustling with new spots to enjoy street food, gelato and an abundance of brew on tap.

The team at Laneway Canteen are serving up fresh tacos and strong margaritas. Image: Carmen Weld
Tom Harris passed away on June 29, 2017. (News Bulletin file)

Tom Harris memorial fundraiser supports kids camps

Tom Harris Legacy Fund sends over 200 underpriviledged local kids to camp this summer.

Tom Harris passed away on June 29, 2017. (News Bulletin file)
The building at 760 Vaughan Avenue in Kelowna chosen by Rustic Reel Brewing for its new craft brewery. —Image: contributed

New craft brewery location chosen in Kelowna

Rustic Reel Brewing says it will produce beer at new location on Vaughan Avenue

The building at 760 Vaughan Avenue in Kelowna chosen by Rustic Reel Brewing for its new craft brewery. —Image: contributed
FILE — YLW senior manager of airport operation Phillip Elchitz (left), White Spot CEO Warren Erhart and Kayla Ungara, regional director of the Canucks Autism Network, are served food from the Triple O food truck at the Kelowna airport Thursday by White Spot employee Govind Siwach.

Canada’s longest-running restaurant chain turns 90

White Spot celebrates the milestone with a special menu and commemorative coins.

FILE — YLW senior manager of airport operation Phillip Elchitz (left), White Spot CEO Warren Erhart and Kayla Ungara, regional director of the Canucks Autism Network, are served food from the Triple O food truck at the Kelowna airport Thursday by White Spot employee Govind Siwach.
Speciality canning shop goes back to roots

Speciality canning shop goes back to roots

Stacey’s Specialty Canning and Goods opened on April 13 in Lumby.

Speciality canning shop goes back to roots
SilverStar reaches new heights with gondola

SilverStar reaches new heights with gondola

Vernon ski resort installing new feature, with opening date set for July 7

SilverStar reaches new heights with gondola
Tanya Wick

Vernon woman captures prestigious forestry honour

Tanya Wick from Tolko wins Women In Forest Award of Excellence

Tanya Wick
Kelowna region new-home starts booming

Kelowna region new-home starts booming

The Kelowna census metropolitan area saw near-record levels of new home construction in April.

Kelowna region new-home starts booming
Customers enjoy the final product of Kelly O’Bryan’s hard work in increasing energy efficiency Photo by Sydney Morton

Energy Efficiency Awards tips hat to top energy savers

Okanagan businesses are being recognized for their energy efficient efforts

Customers enjoy the final product of Kelly O’Bryan’s hard work in increasing energy efficiency Photo by Sydney Morton
Diane Herron with her Sweet Dee’s Flowers mobile flower truck business (Contributed)

A fresh Kelowna business stands out of the bunch

Local entrepeneur leaves traditional business fronts in the rear view mirror

Diane Herron with her Sweet Dee’s Flowers mobile flower truck business (Contributed)
Kate Johnson and Julia Allen share their love of the Okanagan with their new, quarterly subscription box business Locality. (Sharla Pike Photography)

Business duo shares love of the Okanagan

New Okanagan business Locality ready to ship first subscription box

Kate Johnson and Julia Allen share their love of the Okanagan with their new, quarterly subscription box business Locality. (Sharla Pike Photography)
Mike Clements (second left), with KingFisher Boats, presents the keys to the newly outfitted rig to the Southern Interior Safe Boating Society, accepted by Ciy Young (from left), Bob Montquire and Murray Robertson. Learn more about the society, and KingFisher, at the Boat Show at the Vernon Yacht Club Saturday and Sunday. (KingFisher photo)

KingFisher boat supports Okanagan water safety

Southern Interior Safe Boating Society gets a newly outfitted rig from business/Vernon Yacht Club

Mike Clements (second left), with KingFisher Boats, presents the keys to the newly outfitted rig to the Southern Interior Safe Boating Society, accepted by Ciy Young (from left), Bob Montquire and Murray Robertson. Learn more about the society, and KingFisher, at the Boat Show at the Vernon Yacht Club Saturday and Sunday. (KingFisher photo)
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Kelowna tech startup wins award for inspiring future female entrepreneurs

Agents of Discovery’s CEO Awarded Most Inspiring Canadian Female Role Models in STEM

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