Penticton91裸聊视频檚 airport is the new home for a family-run business that offers food and beverages seven days a week.
Hungry Bear Power Bites Caf茅 became the first establishment Saturday, April 1, to open inside a newly renovated concession area within the regional airport91裸聊视频檚 main terminal.
South Okanagan91裸聊视频擶est Kootenay MP Richard Cannings, Penticton MLA Dan Ashton, mayor Julius Bloomfield and city councillor James Miller were all in attendance to mark the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Teshier says Saturday91裸聊视频檚 opening is a dream come true for her family.
She91裸聊视频檒l be joined by her children in running the business, every day.
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A food or beverage establishment hasn91裸聊视频檛 existed at the airport since its main concession area was renovated before the pandemic.
Teshier91裸聊视频檚 caf茅 serves cakes, muffins, cookies, coffee, tea and much more.
The business is located right beside the airport91裸聊视频檚 main security area.
It also features a sit-down zone.
Prize giveaways and free cake headlined Saturday91裸聊视频檚 opening inside the airport.
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Currently, the Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) offers flights to Vancouver and Calgary.
WestJet announced in February its intentions to resume non-stop flights between Penticton and Edmonton, starting this summer.
