Food

Cocoa prices spike, farmers struggle, Easter treat expected for Big Chocolate

Climate change wreaking havoc on producers but that’s not expected to hurt chocolate marketplace

Mar 28, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Okanagan charitable groups need support to keep helping less fortunate

Vernon’s Packman Opens Hearts is preparing to feed more than 60 people on Easter Sunday

Mar 26, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

National school food program awaits federal decision

Framework on finance minister Freeland’s desk, no indication yet on whether it will be adopted

Mar 22, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

Why drought on the prairies is making your steak more expensive

Experts says impacts could last for years

Feb 25, 2024 9:10 AM Read more >

Curbside food waste collection to be served to Central Okanagan residents

Public engagement found 73 per ent of respondents support a curbside food waste program

Feb 22, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

Salmon Arm council balks on bylaw exemptions for backyard chickens

Council suggests working through official community plan review process

Feb 22, 2024 1:10 PM Read more >

Summerland library becoming a hub for youth

20 to 30 teens gather in building each school day during noon break

Feb 7, 2024 1:33 PM Read more >

Food security, irrigation workshop to be held in Lake Country

The workshop is being hosted Feb. 23

Feb 5, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

Lab-grown milk protein could be headed to Canada soon

Israeli lab says it has permission to use its product in Canadian animal-free dairy products

Feb 5, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

‘Kidney Alley’ latest effort to help B.C. residents with kidney disease

Hotdog king Skully White aims to raise kidney donation awareness with wall at Abbotsford Centre

Feb 1, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >