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Starling control program takes bite out of invasive species before birds take bite out of grapes
OKANAGAN – The success of a program to control the starling population is more apparent…
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…
Why Vernon doesn’t have any wineries… yet
Making your way from one winery to the next, half-a-dozen sips at a time, has…
A tech entrepreneur plans to make Vernon a world-class destination for wine lovers
Tech entrepreneur Markus Frind says he's going to make Vernon a world-class wine hub. The…
Penticton Indian Band voices disapproval of proposed Spiller Road subdivision
The Penticton Indian Band has added its voice to those opposed to a residential development…
One Okanagan vineyard is ending the growing season on a sweet note
Okanagan grape growers are looking forward to processing this year’s crop following a stellar end…
Penticton winery’s red wine blend deemed best in Canada
A Penticton winery’s Merlot blend has earned the title of “wine of the year” by…
New cycling trail will roll through vineyards of West Kelowna
Non-motorized traffic, as well as e-bikes, may soon be able to roll through the vineyards…
Why the Okanagan Valley has so many wineries; the Okanogan so few
Despite being one big ecosystem, the Okanagan Valley’s wine industry has ripened far more on…
How Pandosy’s mission inadvertently made the Okanagan a wine capital
Wine is a word synonymous with the Okanagan, yet its origin story remains shrouded in…
BC to provide $70M in support for devastated fruit and wine industry
The BC government has put $70 million towards helping fruit growers replant crops and become…
‘Symbiotic relationship with nature’: Vernon’s ‘first’ winery quietly opens
Perched on top of the hillside with expansive views over Swan Lake, Vernon's only winery…
Wine documentary rolls out the red carpet for Okanagan premiere
SOUTH OKANAGAN - A documentary that follows three South Okanagan wineries through a season is rolling out the red carpet for its premiere showing in Oliver in two weeks. Local production artists and videographers Jon Hunwick and Kenton Gilchrist of Asymetriq Productions Inc. are ready to release their latest film titled Ventures in Wine Country,...
Okanagan Valley contender for top wine region in world
OKANAGAN - The Okanagan Valley is a top contender for USA Today’s 10 Best Wine Regions to visit. The valley is up against world-renowned wine regions including Tuscany and Veneto, Italy; Nappa Valley, California; Rhone, France; and Marlborough, New Zealand. “Having visited Nappa Valley and Tuscany I firmly believe the Okanagan Valley is equal, if...