BC changes rules for VQA wines in effort to save wineries, jobs after grape freeze
The devastating loss of grape vines due to the intense cold snap this past winter has left wineries in the Okanagan scrambling to stay in business. In an effort to help the businesses weathe...
Read MorePenticton brewery's special edition lager dedicated to wildland firefighters
A limited edition dark lager has been released by Penticton's Cannery Brewing in support of wildland firefighters. Cannery Brewing has partnered with the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Fou...
Read MoreBC and Alberta toast wine deal after tiff over taxing direct sales to consumers
The Alberta-British Columbia wine fight appears to be coming to an end. The premiers of both provinces announced Tuesday a one-year deal to again allow Albertans to direct order wine from mo...
Read MoreShuswap farmstand tour connects consumers to local growers
Shuswap Tourism has launched a unique culinary experience so locals and visitors alike can discovery local food. The Shuswap Farmstand Tour is a self-guided tour to local farms in the Falkla...
Read MoreTry The Okanagan's Best Outdoor Dining Experience
One of the South Okanagan's most scenic dining spots might also be one of the Valley's best-kept secrets: the Vineyard Kitchen and Patio at Nighthawk Vineyards in Okanagan Falls, BC. With...
Read MoreKelowna Ribfest continues today
Today is the last day to check out Kelowna’s Ribfest in City Park. The festival kicked off on Friday and ends today at 7 p.m. There is live music, a kids zone, an artisan marketp...
Read MoreChefs mourn for Okanagan's peaches but adapt to stone fruit wipeout
Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson says that when it comes to a fat Okanagan peach, there are "endless possibilities" for a fruit that signifies summer. Maybe a salad? “They pla...
Read More'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 quietly opened its doors last week. The Perch Winery is a small family-run business featuring a &...
Read More$55 million centre for food, wine and tourism coming to Okanagan College
A new centre to research food, beverages and tourism, and train people for in-demand jobs in the sector is coming to Kelowna. The Ministry of Future Skills is spending millions of dollars to...
Read MoreFour-year-old Kamloops cherry orchard not producing after cold snap
The fourth season at a giant cherry farm near Kamloops is looking a lot different than usual this year. Thompson Farm in Pritchard grows cherry trees on 275 acres of land, but due to a cold...
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