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Act Now to Influence Positive Change: Save Agricultural Land and ReThink the Campbell Mountain Landfill

The opportunity to reflect upon our actions as a community presents itself more strongly as many of us find ourselves spending more time at home these days. Let’s put a pause, too, on actions that are not in the best … Continue reading

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Above Naramata Bench Lies the (RDOS) Region’s Dirty Little (Not So) Secret

Campbell Mountain Landfill looms above Naramata Bench, one of the world’s most beautiful wine regions, and rather than relocating it, officials are discussing expanding it. Back in 1972 when it opened, the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) might have … Continue reading

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7th Annual Barrel Bash celebrated at Da Silva Vineyards and Winery

After an eventful season that included the addition of the new brand Da Silva Vineyards and Winery to the successful Misconduct Wines on the Naramata Bench to mark its 10th Anniversary, owners Richard and Twylla da Silva welcomed guests to … Continue reading

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“Same same but” Better at Brodo Kitchen

I’m adapting that delightful phrase oft heard in Asia, “Same same but different” to describe the launch of the new menu at Penticton’s Brodo Kitchen. (It’s a saying that evolved as a basic way to tell foreigners that an item … Continue reading

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Birthday belle to wedding bells

For Mark and me, our day was already yin and yang, as we headed from the Celebration of Life for our friend Ed Festel held at the Penticton Flying Club to join in the 50th birthday festivities for Leanne Pawluk. … Continue reading

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