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This rose by any other name would smell as sweet, thanks to Vern
KELOWNA – The House of Rose's legacy began with Vern Rose, who many remember as…
Bananas once grew in the Okanagan thanks to one industrious farmer
PENTICTON – A long time ago, tropical fruit grew in the Okanagan. If you think…
Big changes coming for Lake Country’s O’Rourke Peak Cellars
KELOWNA – There’s more on the horizon at O’Rourke Peak Cellars than a stunning view…
Hainle: The legacy behind Canada’s first organic winery
KELOWNA – The Hainle Vineyards legacy began in 1972, and was built on a number…
iN Season: A delicious zucchini loaf recipe to make now
It is zucchini season which means zucchini galore! When these tubular squahs grow, they grow…
Long before vineyards and winemaking, cantaloupe was king in Oliver
PENTICTON – Long before the Town of Oliver became known as the Wine Capital of…
Why Black Market Wine calls Kaleden ‘one of the last frontiers in the Okanagan’
In anticipation of the highly anticipated Garagiste North Small Producers Festival Sunday, August 18th, I…
Liberals block hearings into scathing ethics report on SNC-Lavalin affair
OTTAWA – Cries of a coverup competed with claims of pre-election, hyper-partisan excess Wednesday after…
Wine Wednesday: Mayhem Pinot Blanc
Brother and sister Jak Meyer and Terry Meyer Stone have been merrily co-existing in the…
U.S. secretary of state takes aim at China over diplomatic feud with Canada
OTTAWA – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo slammed any suggestion that two Canadians being…
Skinny Duke’s Glorious Emporium in Kelowna is all right, all right, all right
KELOWNA – Skinny Duke's Glorious Emporium isn't grandma's basement; it's your cool uncle's batchelor pad…
Garagiste North Wine Festival rocks
The 5th Annual Garagiste North Small Producers Wine Festival at Sperling Vineyards last Sunday August…
Mushroom Mania across the province
Are you a mushroom lover? The Okanagan Mushroom Festival is coming up and Start Fresh…
inWine Wednesday: Lariana Cellars
Lariana Cellars are Dan and Carol Scott… and family: Their story is not unlike many…
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…
A tribute to the grape farmers behind the Riesling
Tantalus Vineyards is one of B.C.’s most iconic wineries and has become a benchmark for…
A cheese shop with an international stamp of approval in Kelowna
Turophile: (toor'-oh-file, tyoor'-oh-file) n. a connoisseur of cheese; a cheese fancier. from Greek tyros "cheese"…
Pot shop seeks second chance to open doors in Vernon
VERNON – A series of rule changes with unfortunate timing has prompted a request for…
iN Season: A very peachy peach pie
Growing up on my family orchard in East Kelowna, my mom tended a very special…
Mega winery near Oliver ready to take on the world
OLIVER – The Oliver area is adding to its growing reputation as a destination for…
Monika the Baker offers bread baking classes and more at Blue Bunch Farm
Perhaps the Okanagan’s most famous baker was Monika Walker, known by all as Monika the…
Check out the delicious Foodie Tours across the Okanagan
The Okanagan's unique culinary culture appeals to many visitors, though it wasn't until recently that…
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…
A Fabulous New Cookbook to make entertaining super fun and easy
Cookbook alert! On Boards is a MUST for your cookbook shelf. This beautiful, clever new…