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Food bank donations are being collected by Uride drivers Wednesday, Sept. 20. (Uride photo)

Uride steers Okanagan food bank collection

Passengers urged to leave cans in cars Sept. 20

Skiers from across the Interior compete in the Sporting Life OK NGSL Zone Finals on March 4 and 5, 2023, at the Apex Mountain Resort near Penticton. (Photo- Greg Jaron)

Apex Mountain to offer parents GPS device that can track their kids on the slopes

West Kelowna tech company will have the technology ready for upcoming ski season

Wings, located at 152 Riverside Drive in Penticton, is opening its doors on Sept. 13. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

Long-awaited Wings set to open its doors in Penticton

With 29 flavours to choose from, Wings opens at Riverside Drive location on Sept. 13

The 2023 Best of the South Okanagan awards are out. Check out the winners and favourites in dozens of categories that celebrate all this region has to offer. (Front cover image)

Opinion: The 2o23 Best of the South Okanagan awards are out

Find out where the best sushi, brewery, beach and breakfast is as voted by you

The 2023 Best of the South Okanagan awards are out. Check out the winners and favourites in dozens of categories that celebrate all this region has to offer. (Front cover image)
Patt Dyck, co-founder of Cannery Brewing in Penticton, has been nominated for the 2023 BC Food & Beverage Leadership Award. (Photo- Cannery Brewing Instagram)
Patt Dyck, co-founder of Cannery Brewing in Penticton, has been nominated for the 2023 BC Food & Beverage Leadership Award. (Photo- Cannery Brewing Instagram)
West Kelowna Strong merchandise in support of fire victims. (Non Finis)

West Kelowna Strong supports wildfire victims

100% of merchandise proceeds goes to Central Okanagan Foundation’s West Kelowna Fire Relief fund

West Kelowna Strong merchandise in support of fire victims. (Non Finis)
Inside the newly opened century old Stern Saloon at Crêperie Ooolala beside Okanagan Lake in Penticton. It was a dream come true for the creperie owner to be able to expand the eatery into such a cool heritage space. (Crêperie Ooolala)

Penticton crêperie can transport you to France and back in time

Crêperie Ooolala says it’s a ‘dream come true’ to expand inside century-old stern wheeler saloon

Inside the newly opened century old Stern Saloon at Crêperie Ooolala beside Okanagan Lake in Penticton. It was a dream come true for the creperie owner to be able to expand the eatery into such a cool heritage space. (Crêperie Ooolala)
White Spot’s annual Pirate Pak Day returns after a three-year hiatus on Wednesday, Aug. 16. For each Adult or Kids Pirte Pak purchased, $2 will be donated to the Zajac Ranch for Children, funding camp experiences for youth suffering from serious medical conditions. (White Spot Facebook)

Okanagan White Spot restaurants patch together Pirate Pak Day

Popular fundraiser returns after three-year break Wednesday, Aug. 16; raises money for Zajac Ranch

White Spot’s annual Pirate Pak Day returns after a three-year hiatus on Wednesday, Aug. 16. For each Adult or Kids Pirte Pak purchased, $2 will be donated to the Zajac Ranch for Children, funding camp experiences for youth suffering from serious medical conditions. (White Spot Facebook)
Trevor Harris stops between rides in Summerland. Harris is a driver for Uride, a ride share service recently introduced into Summerland. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Uride expands service to Summerland, Okanagan Falls

Service has been in Penticton since early June

Trevor Harris stops between rides in Summerland. Harris is a driver for Uride, a ride share service recently introduced into Summerland. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
The tailings facility for Copper Mountain Mine is one of several issues raised by local Indigenous bands with the mine prior to its merger with Hudbay Minerals. Now the bands are calling out the mining companies for burning goodwill after talks broke down ahead of the merger. (Brennan Phillips - Keremeos Review)

Princeton mine’s new owner plans $20M US in operating cost cuts

The merger with Hudbay has also raised flags recently with local Indigenous bands

The tailings facility for Copper Mountain Mine is one of several issues raised by local Indigenous bands with the mine prior to its merger with Hudbay Minerals. Now the bands are calling out the mining companies for burning goodwill after talks broke down ahead of the merger. (Brennan Phillips - Keremeos Review)
Congrats to Lake Breeze Winery for winning the Lieut. Gov. award of Wine of the Year for their Syrah. (Facebook)

Naramata Syrah wins Lt.-Governor’s Wine of the Year

Lake Breeze Winery is ‘thrilled’ their Syrah won the prestigious honour

Congrats to Lake Breeze Winery for winning the Lieut. Gov. award of Wine of the Year for their Syrah. (Facebook)
Keith Corbett, general manager of the Dragonboat Pub, has worked in the local industry for 27 years. The new pub at Skaha Lake Marina opened on June 9. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

‘All about Penticton:’ Dragonboat Pub opens with local art, history on top of mind

The newest restaurant on the city’s south end can be found at Skaha Lake Marina

Keith Corbett, general manager of the Dragonboat Pub, has worked in the local industry for 27 years. The new pub at Skaha Lake Marina opened on June 9. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association South Okanagan is hosting a housing talk at Okanagan College on June 13. (Photo: Okanagan College)

Energy, economics headline Penticton housing discussion at Okanagan College

Canadian Home Builders’ Association South Okanagan is hosting the event on June 13

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association South Okanagan is hosting a housing talk at Okanagan College on June 13. (Photo: Okanagan College)
Exploration of an area around Princeton is set to begin for a deposit that could make a new Copper Mountain Mine. (Collective Metals)

Hunt is on for another Copper Mountain Mine near Princeton

Mineral exploration company working around Princeton

Exploration of an area around Princeton is set to begin for a deposit that could make a new Copper Mountain Mine. (Collective Metals)
New Penticton pub, The Hub on Martin, is led by Kori Iceton, left, and Loree Hubner. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

Much-needed nightlife coming to downtown Penticton

The Hub on Martin will have live music so people can go dancing, say owners

New Penticton pub, The Hub on Martin, is led by Kori Iceton, left, and Loree Hubner. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
The Dairy Queen in Oliver is now open. (Oliver and Area Community Hub Facebook group)

Oliver Dairy Queen finally opens

Town residents have waited nearly two years to get Blizzards and banana splits

The Dairy Queen in Oliver is now open. (Oliver and Area Community Hub Facebook group)
Kim Wall said her life right now is locksmithing and roller skating. Wall co-owns the busy LockWorks with her husband. (Monique Tamminga Western News)

Women in Business: The woman who revived rollerskating in Penticton

LockWorks co-owner Kim Wall wanted to share her passion for rollerskating with the public

Kim Wall said her life right now is locksmithing and roller skating. Wall co-owns the busy LockWorks with her husband. (Monique Tamminga Western News)
Dragonboat Pub at the revitalized Skaha Lake Marina is set to open this spring. (Photo- Dragonboat Pub/Facebook)

New Skaha Lake Marina restaurant Dragonboat Pub targets May 24 opening

Restaurant built after city inked 25-year deal with the Penticton Yacht Club to operate the marina

Dragonboat Pub at the revitalized Skaha Lake Marina is set to open this spring. (Photo- Dragonboat Pub/Facebook)
The closed Tug’s Taphouse in Penticton will soon be known as The Hub on Martin. (Photo- Google Street View)

The Hub on Martin: Penticton bar revived with new name, fresh set of dancing shoes

Kori Iceton and Loree Hubner are the new operators of what used to be Tug’s Taphouse

The closed Tug’s Taphouse in Penticton will soon be known as The Hub on Martin. (Photo- Google Street View)
Greyback Construction will be trialing a four-day work week at their Movala condo project in Kelowna. (Greyback Construction)

Penticton’s Greyback Construction to trial 4-day work week

For now, the trial will be just for workers on a condo project in Kelowna

Greyback Construction will be trialing a four-day work week at their Movala condo project in Kelowna. (Greyback Construction)