Food Adventures with Sheldon – Platinum Bench Estate Winery & Artisan Bread Co.
Some people spend their entire lives chasing one dream. Murray Jones and Fiona Duncan decided that wasn’t nearly difficult enough.
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Food Adventures with Sheldon – Nisu Ramen
For years, 8323 Main Street in Osoyoos was home to O’Delights Asian Fusion Restaurant. So, imagine my surprise when I drove down Main Street and saw that the sign had changed and a brand new restaurant had opened in its place.
Wildlife artist captures the mood of the forest
For West Kootenays artist Joie Pare art has always been a part of her life, drawing and sketching since she was virtually a toddler. But in all the intervening years she never pursued the full potential her artistic talent, that was at least until she moved to the Kootenays.
Oliver’s Music in the Park returns with exciting summer lineup
Oliver’s Music in the Park returns this week with eight summer concerts planned for the Oliver Community Park Stage.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Best Cellar Bistro
For years, I’ve driven past Best Cellar Books and Tours (Soon to be re-labelled Best Cellar Bistro) at 8901 Main Street in Osoyoos, located in the same building as Diamond Steakhouse and directly across from Smitty’s.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – OKGN To Go
One of the biggest challenges in the restaurant industry is deciding who your customer is. Some businesses focus on families. Others cater to steak lovers, health-conscious diners, or those looking for a quick meal on the go.
Okanagan musicians bring beauty and power of Adele to Oliver
When Amanda Bentley steps on stage to sing Adele, the existential question of “chasing pavements” no longer applies. Instead, she’s chasing the feeling that first made her fall in love with singing.
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Bask in the warm glow of life in Oliver at the Sunshine Festival
The 2026 Oliver Sunshine Festival is set to return June 12–21, offering 10 days of events and activities for all ages in the annual celebration of the best of life in the Oliver & District.
Osoyoos dancer travels the world, opens studio back home
When Osoyoos-based Gift of Dance Canada opened its doors three seasons ago, owner and instructor Amanda Klotz surely could not have imagined how fast the small start-up dance studio would grow.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Cherry Bomb “Rewind”
A few months ago, I introduced readers to Cherry Bomb Sandwiches and owner Logan Ferreira, whose Portuguese-inspired sandwiches immediately became one of my favourite discoveries in the South Okanagan.
Oliver celebrates seniors’ week this June
The Town of Oliver is starting off June by acknowledging the more sage members of the community, and their efforts to build a strong community culture.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Fugassa Italian Eatery
Opening a restaurant with a partner, spouse, or close friend is one of the hardest things a person can do.
Musical Ride progress but volunteers and donations needed
Steady progress is being made on the Hearts for Heroes event featuring the world famous Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride this coming August, according to Osoyoos’ Tammy Herman who is leading the charge.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Barrel 22 Hot Sauce
This week’s food adventure is a little different. Instead of a restaurant, this is my first “experiment” highlighting a local food product that is heating up the hot sauce market.
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Food Adventures with Sheldon – Queen of the South Cafe & Tapas
Spring has officially arrived in the South Okanagan, and for this week’s Food Adventure with Sheldon, the spotlight lands on a place that has quickly become one of the fastest growing and successful businesses in Osoyoos — Queen of the South Cafe & Tapas.
SOSS Rising Stars returns bigger than ever
The 4th Annual South Okanagan Secondary School (SOSS) “Rising Stars Spring Showcase” is back at Venables Theatre on Thursday, May 7, in what organizers say is looking to be the “biggest, boldest show yet”.
Pig Out wildly successful as Half Corked just around the corner
In stark contrast to last year’s rain-drenched event, the 15th Annual Pig Out Festival held on Saturday saw blazing sunshine to match the sizzle of the barbecues and popping of the wine corks.
Hometown grad returns from art school with treats
A year on from graduating from Osoyoos Secondary School, 19-year-old artist Nakisa Sanai is returning home for the summer with a body of work that’s anything but typical, even for the substantial and diverse spectrum of local artistry.
Two Keremeos artists at TAGO as First Friday event grows
The Art Gallery Osoyoos (TAGO) is featuring two Keremeos-based artists – Wendy Provins and Myra Hammond – to the gallery this month, kicking off the First Friday Art Walk with an opening reception.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Gino’s Coffee House
I’ll admit it — I almost didn’t write this article. Not because there was nothing to say, but because I assumed there was nothing new to say about Gino’s Coffee House.
Pig Out with three days of fabulous food and wine
It’s fast approaching that time of the year again with the event that thrills both wine lovers and lovers of all things pork, the Pig Out Festival is set to kick off in just about one month from now.
Food Adventures with Sheldon – Ogopogo Burgers & Shakes
First off, bonus points if you caught the reference, but it feels fitting. My friends at Barn Owl Eatery & Café claimed “Best Burger” in my year-end awards, and since then no one has really stepped up to challenge that title—until now.
Step into the artistic world of Darrell Wyant at TAGO
If you haven’t been to The Art Gallery Osoyoos in some time, now is the time to make your foray back into the wonderful world of local art.