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Lumby man has a plan to provide easy access to fresh, organic vegetables
NORTH OKANAGAN – A Lumby resident has launched a social enterprise that takes the hard…

20th annual ‘Wine’d Up’ event supports Whistler Search and Rescue
KELOWNA – One of the Okanagan's most lauded chefs will be making his way to…
Okanagan wine: Twinning with a sister wine region in France
PENTICTON – The regional district wants to explore the possibility of setting up a sister…

Weather struck a balance in valley vineyards this year
PENTICTON – Rain falling on Okanagan vineyards this week isn’t exactly what growers need right…

‘My whole life has been in apples:’ Davison Orchards from humble beginning to busy tourist spot
VERNON – Dressed in a baggy plaid shirt, with jeans that are at least one…

Late season wasp infestation a concern for some Okanagan vineyards
PENTICTON – Okanagan grape growers are monitoring their vineyards closely as a late-season pest makes…

North Okanagan businesses battle it out in the Great Grilled Cheese Restaurant Challenge
Five Armstrong businesses have just added an extra item to their menus in the hope…

Kettle Valley Railway’s wine train in Summerland is one of a kind in B.C.
Summerland’s Kettle Valley Railway is hosting a unique wine and food event following its inaugural…

Buzz is growing over this Similkameen restaurant
There’s a unique new restaurant in the Similkameen valley that is attracting a growing list…

Kelowna winery breaks new ground with Certified B Corporation standing
KELOWNA – Ezra Cipes, the CEO of Summerhill Winery, first heard about being a Certified…

Penticton’s culinary trail will focus on the region’s innovative and growing cuisine experiences
Travel Penticton hopes to emulate the success of the Okanagan’s wine and ale trails with…

Agriculture Land Commission says no to restaurant, banquet hall at high-end South Okanagan winery
A high-end South Okanagan winery and vineyard had its plans for a restaurant and banquet…

North Okanagan’s newest cidery opens today
After two years of growing, picking, fermenting and sipping, the North Okanagan's newest cidery is…

Vernon vineyard project above Bella Vista in the works
It appears that the social media rumours are true: Vernon is getting a new vineyard.…

Sudden cold snap is just fine for icewine
Okanagan grape growers who have an icewine crop to harvest are watching the thermometer closely…

