What’s the first thing you think of when going to an optometrist’s office? Probably something along the lines of a sterile, blank-walled environment where fun is left at the door...full story

The Capital Grill and Bar is an L-shaped space, as it was when it housed Asahi, but the spaces have been reversed. The one-time short part of the L has become a long, narrow dining room, with a decor that is sleek, spare and cool, in shades of grey brightened by paintings by a local artist...full story

Slurpee lovers will soon be able to get a 7-Eleven Big Gulp in Winkler.  The chain is opening a convenience store and gas bar in the community later this year, with construction already underway east of A & W...full story

Two Vancouver restaurateurs are bringing West Coast-inspired cuisine to Charleswood...full story

The Portage fair grounds were a hub of activity over the weekend, as local 4-H members prepared their project animals for the interclub beef competitions and participated in the 4-H barbecue and rally fun events...full story

Lisa and Terry Zolinski, who own the Gimli organic food store The Fresh Carrot, have taken over Organza Market at Confusion Corner...full story