Penticton乌鸦传媒檚 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 airport乌鸦传媒檚 main terminal.
South Okanagan乌鸦传媒擶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 Saturday乌鸦传媒檚 opening is a dream come true for her family.
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A food or beverage establishment hasn乌鸦传媒檛 existed at the airport since its main concession area was renovated before the pandemic.
Teshier乌鸦传媒檚 caf茅 serves cakes, muffins, cookies, coffee, tea and much more.
The business is located right beside the airport乌鸦传媒檚 main security area.
It also features a sit-down zone.
Prize giveaways and free cake headlined Saturday乌鸦传媒檚 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.
