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Canada, U.S. confirm plan to extend border restrictions by another 30 days
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada and the United States will continue to…
Winemaker Graham Pierce joins Kitsch Winery as they expand vineyards
If you have driven through East Kelowna’s agriculture hub lately, you are in for a…
Virtual celebration for 2018 Note Bene wine release in Okanagan paired with Canadian celebrities
An Okanagan winery is celebrating its 20th anniversary of its prestigious wine with a virtual…
B.C. investigates claims of hospital racism where staff guessed alcohol level
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s premier says there’s no excuse for “dehumanizing behaviour” after some emergency…
Vernon city councillor opposes ‘unfair’ B.C. Cannabis Store
A Vernon councillor is criticizing the provincial government for not doing enough for small business…
Plant-based pop-up take-out joint coming to Kamloops
Although she isn't vegan herself, Kaity Lou Clement wants fellow omnivores to know that plant-based…
O’Rourke Family Vineyards opens beautiful guest house amongst the vines
O’Rourke Family Vineyards in Lake Country is creating the ultimate winery experience. With two distinct…
New socially responsible online grocery store to support local food systems in the Okanagan
Start Fresh Kitchen in Kelowna has made a smart ‘pivot,’ expanding their catering-focussed and cooking…
Refill, reuse, repurpose: Chickpeace, Kelowna’s new refill store opens
Allisha Heidt is a local girl bent on making a difference to our planet. After…
RECIPE: Jay’s Chicken Adobo is a mouth-watering Filipino dish perfect for summer
Adobo is a traditional Filipino dish, usually made with chicken or pork. The mouth-watering vinegar…
The Okanagan’s most fun touring company – Beach Bum Tours
The Okanagan summer conjures images of beachy fun and adventures under the hot sun. This…
Celebrate Canada Day with a selection of Grand Crew wines
Happy Canada Day! I hope you are all toasting our beautiful country today with a…
The McWatters family sells wine businesses to new wine family
TIME Winery, Evolve Cellars, and McWatters Collection have been sold to Five Vines Cellars, the…
RECIPE: Fresh pea season is here — celebrate with this recipe from The B.C. Wine Lover’s Cookbook
It is pea season now and one of my favourite combos is peas and pasta.…
CP NewsAlert: NHL/NHLPA reach tentative agreement for return, CBA extension
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association have taken a massive step towards resuming the pandemic-hit…
Liberals foresee high unemployment, $343 billion deficit due to COVID-19
OTTAWA – Nearly two million Canadian workers could remain unemployed this year, according to forecasts…
Go forage for wild berries
Foraging for food has been experiencing a renaissance over the past few years. Now more…
Get a signed copy of The B.C. Wine Lover’s Cookbook
Jennifer Schell’s “unique portrait” of B.C.’s winemakers, The B.C. Wine Lover's Cookbook, has been out…
Harvest is no bowl of cherries for Okanagan growers this year
The cherry harvest has been in full swing in the southern part of the valley…
New app puts the perfect B.C. wine in your hands
There’s a new app to help oenophiles get the best out of B.C. wineries that…
Make a Paella for your ‘bubble’ of friends and family this summer
Looking for a new summer wow party dish? I have a great suggestion and one…
Kelowna cookbook author featured in Chatelaine list
A Kelowna cookbook author's latest creation has been featured in Chatelaine. Jennifer Schell’s “unique portrait” of…
Penticton’s Wine Sensory Centre works with a lot more than wine
The recent announcement that UBC Okanagan will move its wine research centre to Kelowna from…
Pop-up vegan sundae bar coming to Kamloops
Two local business women are teaming up to bring Kamloops a pop-up vegan sundae bar…