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The week ahead in Okanagan: Mon 31 August — Sun 6 September
44 things to do in Okanagan, Mon 31 August — Sun 6 September.
The Okanagan Current · What’s on
The week ahead
Mon 31 August — Sun 6 September
Seven days of what’s on, and what to keep an eye on.
The week at a glance Mon 31 August — Sun 6 September
10 am Your Absence is Mineral Vernon Public Art Gallery 11:30 am Delicous Oysters Miradoro Restaurant, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver 5 pm Free Live Music Tuesday with Lewis Cardinal Nostalgia Wines, 4900 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
10 am 125th Armstrong IPE & Stampede Armstrong IPE & Stampede, Armstrong Fair grounds 11:30 am Delicous Oysters Miradoro Restaurant, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver 6 pm Wahine Wednesday Women’s Paddle + Social Kalavida Surf Shop, Kalavida Surf Shop 13908 Kalamalka Road Coldstream, BC, V1B 1Y9 7 pm OKIB Wildfire Training Territorial Stewardship Division, 12 Bonneau Rd
11:30 am Delicous Oysters Miradoro Restaurant, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver 1 pm Sexual Health & Reproductive Health Clinic Oliver Health Centre, 930 Spillway Rd, Oliver 4 pm Thursday Live Music Black Hills Estate Winery, 4190 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H1T1 Canada, Oliver 4 pm Live Music with Doug Robb at Farmstrong Cider Co. Farmstrong Cider Comapny, 4300 Maw Road, Armstrong, British Columbia, V4Y 0M2 5 pm Free Live Music Thursday With Mick James Nostalgia Wines, 4900 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver 5 pm Live Music Happy Hour ft. Lewis Cardinal Vasanti Estate Winery, 7222 BC Hwy 97, Oliver 7 pm Passion Speech Night Venables Theatre, Oliver
8 am Paragliding Fly-In Baldy Mountain Resort, 2680 Mount Baldy Rd British Columbia Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, BC 8 am Ask Me Anything Bartier Bros. Winery, 4821 Ryegrass Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver 11 am The Bread Project Bartier Bros. Winery, 4821 Ryegrass Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver 11:30 am Delicous Oysters Miradoro Restaurant, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver 3 pm Youth Leadership Council – Shop and Bop Clothing Swap and Sewing workshop New Horizons 4 pm Fender Fridays | Show & Shine Gino’s Coffee House, 8316 Main St, Oosyoos 6 pm Friday Night POP ROCK MUSIC BINGO District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver 6:30 pm Cooking Class Dinners Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver
8 am Sessions Saturday Ride Sessions Outdoor Sports, 8503 78 Ave, Osoyoos 8 am Pine & Peak Summer Markets Baldy Mountain Resort, 2680 Mount Baldy Rd British Columbia Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, BC 11 am Live Music & Food Truck Saturdays River Stone Estate Winery, 143 Buchanan Drive British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T2 Canada, Oliver 11 am The Bread Project Bartier Bros. Winery, 4821 Ryegrass Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver 11:30 am “Haute” Dog Days Of Summer Blasted Church, 378 Parsons Rd, Okanagan Fallas 11:30 am Delicous Oysters Miradoro Restaurant, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver 12 pm Country Crush Festival Nostalgia Wines, 4900 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver 1 pm Live Music On The Patio Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver 2:30 pm The Fates & The Keys Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio 3 pm Oyster Hour Sonora Room Restaurant, 500 Burrowing Owl Pl, Oliver 6 pm Gamay Grooves Domaine Artema Winery, 4078 Black Sage Rd, Oliver 9 pm Evening Treasures Osoyoos Desert Centre, 14580 146 Avenue British Columbia Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Canada, Osoyoos
8 am Pine & Peak Summer Markets Baldy Mountain Resort, 2680 Mount Baldy Rd British Columbia Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, BC 9 am Station Street Market Oliver Lions Park, Station St. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver 9 am Sculpt & Sip Sundays District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver 11 am The Bread Project Bartier Bros. Winery, 4821 Ryegrass Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver 11:30 am Delicous Oysters Miradoro Restaurant, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver 1 pm Live Music On The Patio Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver 2 pm Sunday Service | Live Music Blasted Church, 378 Parsons Rd, Okanagan Fallas 4 pm Classic Car Cruise-In Nostalgia Wines, 4900 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver 4 pm A Celebration of Harvest Evans Ave, 1243 Evans Ave, Penticton
What’s on 44 events
Elder and Youth Craft & Visit Day
- Time
- 1 pm
- Where
- Bluebird building
August 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st 1pm – 3pm at the Bluebird building Way Members, the OKIB Elders team will be hosting a craft and visit series at the Bluebird…
Your Absence is Mineral
- Time
- 10 am
- Where
- Vernon Public Art Gallery (confirmed by the desk)
@ Sarah Steeves Caroline Galbraith Gallery & Up-front Gallery September 1 – October 7, 2026 Closing Reception : October 6, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm Publication…
Delicous Oysters
- Time
- 11:30 am
- Where
- Miradoro Restaurant, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
@ September Oysters & Bubbles @ Miradoro $3. 25 oysters! Daily, any amount, until sold out. Lightning Rock sparkling wine feature!
Free Live Music Tuesday with Lewis Cardinal
- Time
- 5 pm
- Where
- Nostalgia Wines, 4900 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
@ We’re excited to have Lewis Cardinal bringing the soundtrack for the night, delivering live music that’ll keep the energy up and the crowd moving.
125th Armstrong IPE & Stampede
- Time
- 10 am
- Where
- Armstrong IPE & Stampede, Armstrong Fair grounds
Delicous Oysters
- Time
- 11:30 am
- Where
- Miradoro Restaurant, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
@ September Oysters & Bubbles @ Miradoro $3. 25 oysters! Daily, any amount, until sold out. Lightning Rock sparkling wine feature!
Wahine Wednesday Women’s Paddle + Social
- Time
- 6 pm
- Where
- Kalavida Surf Shop, Kalavida Surf Shop 13908 Kalamalka Road Coldstream, BC, V1B 1Y9
OKIB Wildfire Training
- Time
- 7 pm
- Where
- Territorial Stewardship Division, 12 Bonneau Rd
An Information Session for the training will be hosted Sept 2nd, 7pm at TSD Office (12 Bonneau Road) OKIB is offering an information session for an upcoming…
Delicous Oysters
- Time
- 11:30 am
- Where
- Miradoro Restaurant, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
@ September Oysters & Bubbles @ Miradoro $3. 25 oysters! Daily, any amount, until sold out. Lightning Rock sparkling wine feature!
Sexual Health & Reproductive Health Clinic
- Time
- 1 pm
- Where
- Oliver Health Centre, 930 Spillway Rd, Oliver
@ Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic – Oliver Looking for confidential, accessible sexual and reproductive health services?
Thursday Live Music
- Time
- 4 pm
- Where
- Black Hills Estate Winery, 4190 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H1T1 Canada, Oliver
@ Join us on select Thursdays from June 18 to September 24 and enjoy oysters from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with live music continuing until 6:30 pm.
Live Music with Doug Robb at Farmstrong Cider Co.
- Time
- 4 pm
- Where
- Farmstrong Cider Comapny, 4300 Maw Road, Armstrong, British Columbia, V4Y 0M2
Free Live Music Thursday With Mick James
- Time
- 5 pm
- Where
- Nostalgia Wines, 4900 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
@ t’s going to be an evening full of great connections, high energy, and even better vibes as we continue this tradition together.
Live Music Happy Hour ft. Lewis Cardinal
- Time
- 5 pm
- Where
- Vasanti Estate Winery, 7222 BC Hwy 97, Oliver
@ Join us for live-music Thursdays during our Happy Hour! Reserve your tickets to guarantee you have a seat.
Passion Speech Night
- Time
- 7 pm
- Where
- Venables Theatre, Oliver
@ About the Event The eleven, 2026 Candidates present their passion speeches, covering topics that are serious, funny and motivational.
Paragliding Fly-In
- Time
- 8 am
- Where
- Baldy Mountain Resort, 2680 Mount Baldy Rd British Columbia Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, BC
@ Baldy Fly-in Paragliding Event Labour Day weekend is set to be a fun one at Baldy!
Ask Me Anything
- Time
- 8 am
- Where
- Bartier Bros. Winery, 4821 Ryegrass Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
@ Every Friday, 3–5 PM Join us on the Bartier Bros.
The Bread Project
- Time
- 11 am
- Where
- Bartier Bros. Winery, 4821 Ryegrass Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
Until May 24, 2026 purchase The Pairing Project Passport for only $99.
Delicous Oysters
- Time
- 11:30 am
- Where
- Miradoro Restaurant, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
@ September Oysters & Bubbles @ Miradoro $3. 25 oysters! Daily, any amount, until sold out. Lightning Rock sparkling wine feature!
Youth Leadership Council – Shop and Bop Clothing Swap and Sewing workshop
- Time
- 3 pm
- Where
- New Horizons
New date: September 4th 3pm to 6pm at the New Horizons Building Open to all OKIB Members Way’ Members, The second Shop and Bop event date has been moved to…
Fender Fridays | Show & Shine
- Time
- 4 pm
- Where
- Gino’s Coffee House, 8316 Main St, Oosyoos
@ EVERY FRIDAY OPEN UNTIL 6pm Love classic cars? Come show yours off! Or just come take a look.
Friday Night POP ROCK MUSIC BINGO
- Time
- 6 pm
- Where
- District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver
@ EVERY FRIDAY THIS SUMMER No
Cooking Class Dinners
- Time
- 6:30 pm
- Where
- Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver
@ Join one of only 14 guests seated in our state of the art demonstration kitchen for a locally sourced, seasonally inspired menu skillfully paired with our…
Sessions Saturday Ride
- Time
- 8 am
- Where
- Sessions Outdoor Sports, 8503 78 Ave, Osoyoos
@ Join Sesssions Outdoor Sports on the Saturday Rides.
Pine & Peak Summer Markets
- Time
- 8 am
- Where
- Baldy Mountain Resort, 2680 Mount Baldy Rd British Columbia Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, BC
@ Pine and Peak Summer Artisan Markets (Looking for Vendors) Dates: June 27th, August 1st, September 5th & 6th, October 3rd Introducing the Pine and Peak…
Live Music & Food Truck Saturdays
- Time
- 11 am
- Where
- River Stone Estate Winery, 143 Buchanan Drive British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T2 Canada, Oliver
@ Join us at River Stone Estate Winery from mid-June through mid-September for laid-back afternoons filled with great wine, live tunes, and tasty bites.
The Bread Project
- Time
- 11 am
- Where
- Bartier Bros. Winery, 4821 Ryegrass Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
Until May 24, 2026 purchase The Pairing Project Passport for only $99.
“Haute” Dog Days Of Summer
- Time
- 11:30 am
- Where
- Blasted Church, 378 Parsons Rd, Okanagan Fallas
@ Chef John Burke is ready to grill! No need to confess: we know you dream of Chef’s Haute Dogs all year long!
Delicous Oysters
- Time
- 11:30 am
- Where
- Miradoro Restaurant, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
@ September Oysters & Bubbles @ Miradoro $3. 25 oysters! Daily, any amount, until sold out. Lightning Rock sparkling wine feature!
Country Crush Festival
- Time
- 12 pm
- Where
- Nostalgia Wines, 4900 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
@ 9th Annual Country Crush Festival Saturday, September 5th Winery open: 10am–7pm | Event: 12pm–5pm Nostalgia Wines, 4900 Black Sage Road, Oliver, BC Boots…
Live Music On The Patio
- Time
- 1 pm
- Where
- Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver
@ Every weekend in the summer we host local musicians live on the patio at the Wine Shop from May to October and celebrate the incredible talent coming out of…
Oyster Hour
- Time
- 3 pm
- Where
- Sonora Room Restaurant, 500 Burrowing Owl Pl, Oliver
@ Every Saturday & Sunday, 3:00 – 4:30 pm It is the perfect piece of a summer weekend to relax in the sun while enjoying the briny deliciousness of fresh…
Gamay Grooves
- Time
- 6 pm
- Where
- Domaine Artema Winery, 4078 Black Sage Rd, Oliver
@ Get ready to turn up the summer vibes at Gamay Grooves , a lively outdoor music series at Domaine Artema Winery.
Evening Treasures
- Time
- 9 pm
- Where
- Osoyoos Desert Centre, 14580 146 Avenue British Columbia Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Canada, Osoyoos
@ Cacthy the ringed ebauty Saturn along with various clusters and nebulae through John’s 8-Inch mirrir reflecting telescope.
Pine & Peak Summer Markets
- Time
- 8 am
- Where
- Baldy Mountain Resort, 2680 Mount Baldy Rd British Columbia Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver, BC
@ Pine and Peak Summer Artisan Markets (Looking for Vendors) Dates: June 27th, August 1st, September 5th & 6th, October 3rd Introducing the Pine and Peak…
Station Street Market
- Time
- 9 am
- Where
- Oliver Lions Park, Station St. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver
@ The Station Street Market is located in between the Visitor Information Centre and the Coast Hotel in the beautiful grass area just off Station Street.
Sculpt & Sip Sundays
- Time
- 9 am
- Where
- District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver
Strong bodies. Sunny vibes. Sunday tradition.
The Bread Project
- Time
- 11 am
- Where
- Bartier Bros. Winery, 4821 Ryegrass Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
Until May 24, 2026 purchase The Pairing Project Passport for only $99.
Delicous Oysters
- Time
- 11:30 am
- Where
- Miradoro Restaurant, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
@ September Oysters & Bubbles @ Miradoro $3. 25 oysters! Daily, any amount, until sold out. Lightning Rock sparkling wine feature!
Live Music On The Patio
- Time
- 1 pm
- Where
- Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver
@ Every weekend in the summer we host local musicians live on the patio at the Wine Shop from May to October and celebrate the incredible talent coming out of…
Sunday Service | Live Music
- Time
- 2 pm
- Where
- Blasted Church, 378 Parsons Rd, Okanagan Fallas
@ Live Music on the Patio all season Confess your love for great wine and live music by coming to Blasted Church on Sunday!
Classic Car Cruise-In
- Time
- 4 pm
- Where
- Nostalgia Wines, 4900 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver
@ Every Sunday from 4pm-7pm May 17th-Sept 27th we invite the hot rod, classic car, supercar and show car community to swing on by our lounge to show off your…
A Celebration of Harvest
- Time
- 4 pm
- Where
- Evans Ave, 1243 Evans Ave, Penticton
@ Sip, chat, and celebrate our single vineyard series wines in a beautiful vineyard setting with canapés, live music and Gneiss wines.
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- Mon, Sep 7 The Bread Project
- Mon, Sep 7 Delicous Oysters
- Mon, Sep 7 Blind Tastings
- Mon, Sep 7 Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic Comedy Tour
- Tue, Sep 8 Regular Council Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
- Tue, Sep 8 Band Council Meeting
- Tue, Sep 8 Root & Ritual
- Tue, Sep 8 The Bread Project
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This weekend in Okanagan: Fri 6 — Sun 8 November
12 things to do in Okanagan, Fri 6 — Sun 8 November.
The Okanagan Current · What’s on
This weekend
Fri 6 — Sun 8 November
What’s on between now and Sunday night.
The week at a glance Fri 6 — Sun 8 November
All day First Friday Art Trail Artist Studios, Vernon and Coldstream 12 pm Friday Happy Hour District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver 1 pm First Friday Art Trail featuring Mandi Irmen Vernon Public Art Gallery 6:30 pm Cooking Class Dinners Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver 6:30 pm Moontricks Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, 3800 33rd St Vernon, BC V1T 5T6 7:30 pm A Christmas Twist Venables Theatre, Oliver
8 am The Dolly Drag Show | Obstacle Challenge Riding 4 Life Ranch, 5621 Sawmill Rd, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0, Oliver 1 pm Artist Talk: Darian Goldin Stahl Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31st Ave, Vernon 5 pm Diwali Party 2026 Kismet Estate Winery, 316 Rd 20 British Columbia Oliver V0H1T0 Canada, Oliver 7:30 pm A Christmas Twist Venables Theatre, Oliver
What’s on 12 events
First Friday Art Trail
- Time
- All day
- Where
- Artist Studios, Vernon and Coldstream
Friday Happy Hour
- Time
- 12 pm
- Where
- District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver
@ Every FRIDAY is Happy Hour!
First Friday Art Trail featuring Mandi Irmen
- Time
- 1 pm
- Where
- Vernon Public Art Gallery (confirmed by the desk)
@ Date: Friday, November 6th, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31st Ave, Downtown Vernon Admission: Free | Everyone…
Cooking Class Dinners
- Time
- 6:30 pm
- Where
- Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver
@ Join one of only 14 guests seated in our state of the art demonstration kitchen for a locally sourced, seasonally inspired menu skillfully paired with our…
Moontricks
- Time
- 6:30 pm
- Where
- Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, 3800 33rd St Vernon, BC V1T 5T6
A Christmas Twist
- Time
- 7:30 pm
- Where
- Venables Theatre, Oliver
@ About the Performance SOAP presents A Christmas Twist, a delightfully twisted mash-up of two Dickens classics: A Christmas Carol and Oliver Twist.
The Dolly Drag Show | Obstacle Challenge
- Time
- 8 am
- Where
- Riding 4 Life Ranch, 5621 Sawmill Rd, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0, Oliver
@ CLASS LIST – 9am start Cash grab (warm up round) Lesson Horse Roulette Rough stock (very green horse) My first rodeo (very green rider) L’il cowpokes (12…
Artist Talk: Darian Goldin Stahl
- Time
- 1 pm
- Where
- Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31st Ave, Vernon
@ The Vernon Public Art Gallery is pleased to host an artist talk by Darian Goldin Stahl on Saturday, November 7 from 1-2 PM, in-person at the gallery.
Diwali Party 2026
- Time
- 5 pm
- Where
- Kismet Estate Winery, 316 Rd 20 British Columbia Oliver V0H1T0 Canada, Oliver
@ Diwali at Kismet is back and bigger than ever. For the past two years, we’ve celebrated Diwali with an intimate long table dinner.
A Christmas Twist
- Time
- 7:30 pm
- Where
- Venables Theatre, Oliver
@ About the Performance SOAP presents A Christmas Twist, a delightfully twisted mash-up of two Dickens classics: A Christmas Carol and Oliver Twist.
Beginner Roping with Ken Macrae
- Time
- 8 am
- Where
- Riding 4 Life Ranch, 5621 Sawmill Rd, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0, Oliver
@ Sundays at 10am Begins October 4th 10am for ground practice 11am for mounted practice (must pre-register for mounted portion) pre-register here Bring your…
Miigis – By Red Sky – SPOTLIGHT Dance Series
- Time
- 1 pm
- Where
- Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre, 3800 33rd St. Vernon, BC V1T 5T6
Also coming up 8 of 57
- Thu, Nov 5 Thursday Only PASSPORT
- Thu, Nov 5 OKIB Cannabis Referendum Advance Voting Day
- Mon, Nov 9 Drop – In Musical Jam
- Mon, Nov 9 Band Council Meeting
- Mon, Nov 9 OKIB Respiratory Illness Vaccine Clinic
- Mon, Nov 9 Seniors Winter Market
- Tue, Nov 10 Fall Longtable Communal Dinners
- Tue, Nov 10 Crash Test Dummies
Dates and names only — we confirm the details with each organiser in the edition that runs them.
Running something? Get it in front of your neighbours.
The Okanagan Current publishes this every week for readers looking for something to do. Listing is free, and what you send us is what runs — so check the details before you send them. Or post it to your municipal calendar and we will find it.
BC STORIES
A Kelowna Restaurant Brings Festive Indian Sweets to Local Diwali Celebrations
Kelowna restaurant New Punjab Sweets prepares traditional treats for Diwali on Nov. 8, as local temples restrict fireworks over environmental concerns.
Preparations Underway in Rutland
New Punjab Sweets & Restaurant in Kelowna is getting ready to mark Diwali on Nov. 8. Owner Baldev Singh will offer a wide assortment of traditional sweets at his Rutland establishment beginning Friday, Nov. 6, to launch the holiday season.
Mohini Singh, who was at the restaurant’s Rutland location on Tuesday, Nov. 3, assisting with setup, noted that customers come from all over to buy sweets, comparing the atmosphere to small shops in India.
Understanding the Festival of Lights
Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, signifies the triumph of good over evil. Mohini Singh explained that it is the largest festival in India, celebrated by individuals of diverse backgrounds, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists.
In northern India, the holiday’s history traces back to the Hindu epic Ramayana. The narrative tells of Prince Rama of Ayodhya returning to his kingdom following a 14-year exile, prompting citizens to illuminate his path with lamps.
Observances and Local Regulations
Traditional Diwali celebrations involve sharing food, lighting lamps, and setting off fireworks. However, firework displays will not take place at Kelowna temples this year. Mohini Singh stated that local temples are prohibiting fireworks due to concerns regarding fire safety, environmental impact, and noise.
BC STORIES
What an $80 Million Forestry Deal Means for the Sunshine Coast Community
Tla’amin Nation buys Stillwater Forest Operation near Powell River for $80M, supported by a $64M federal loan guarantee and a fibre supply deal.
A Major Transfer of Forestry Rights
In an $80-million transaction after adjustments, the Tla’amin Nation has acquired full ownership of the Stillwater Forest Operation from Western Forest Products. Announcement of the completed deal came via a joint statement from both parties on Nov. 3, 2026.
The operation spans approximately 1,540 square kilometres on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast, primarily within Tla’amin traditional territory. Through its corporate arm, Thichum Forest Products, the nation will oversee an annual allowable harvest of 469,200 cubic metres of timber from the tree farm licence.
Local Economic Impact and Agreements
Adam Culos, vice-president of forestry and forest sustainability for Thichum Forest Products, described the finalized transaction as a significant milestone for the business and the surrounding region. He noted that managing these lands aligns with Tla’amin values and long-term stewardship while supporting local jobs and retaining forestry benefits in the community.
Under a parallel long-term fibre supply agreement, the nation’s forestry enterprise will sell harvested timber to Western Forest Products to assist the company’s coastal B.C. manufacturing plants. Steven Hofer, president of Western Forest Products, stated that the sale respects the nation’s history and goals while offering stability as the company shifts toward higher-value manufacturing.
Federal Financial Support
The transaction was assisted by a $64 million loan guarantee from the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corp. Kristan Straub, president of the corporation, emphasized that the purchase places the nation in control of a major forestry venture and highlighted that high capital costs have historically hindered Indigenous groups from securing ownership in territorial projects.
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