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B.C. pulling all U.S. booze from government stores, widening red-state liquor ban
March 10, 2025 - 4:53 PM

American beer, wine and all other alcohol is being removed from government stores in British Columbia in retaliation for U.S. tariffs, expanding a ban on liquor from so-called red states that voted for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Wine tastings and tours are also winter activities in the Okanagan
February 18, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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Okanagan wineries may be most popular during the summertime – but it’s no longer a seasonal industry in the valley.
iNwine Wednesday: Hester Creek Estate Winery Garland
November 18, 2020 - 5:30 PM
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Last night we opened the luscious 2015 Garland from Hester Creek Estate Winery in Oliver. Yum. 2015 was the 50-year anniversary of the original planting of vinifera vines in 1968 so this is an exciting opportunity to taste wine created from one of our celebrated pioneer vineyards.
Winemaker Rob Summers announces retirement at Hester Creek Estate Winery
February 28, 2020 - 7:13 AM
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Hester Creek Estate Winery has become one of the B.C. wine industry’s most recognized brands and consistent wine labels. Much of this success is due to the man behind the wines, Rob Summers.
10 MORE B.C. wine varieties to try in 2020
January 17, 2020 - 6:30 AM
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Earlier this week, we offered you ten varietals to get you out of your wine rut. But here's the beautiful thing about wine — there are so many to try and enjoy. Hey, it's 2020 so let's make this a cool 20 wine varietals to try. And, If you want to choose just one winery, Moon Curser Vineyards in Osoyoos specializes in amazing, unique to B.C.

10 amazing places to book cooking classes this winter
November 08, 2019 - 6:30 AM
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As the weather cools, we tend to retreat back into our kitchens and into slow cooking mode. I also find that there is more time to experiment and learn new methods, so what better time than to sign up for cooking classes and wine school?
It's a weekend full of vivid colour, music and food
October 18, 2019 - 9:00 AM

It’s a weekend of Octoberfest, witches and culture throughout the Okanagan and Kamloops. Get your brooms ready.
Are you ready for the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival?
September 28, 2019 - 6:00 AM

PENTICTON - The 39th annual Okanagan Wine Festival gets underway next week with 10 days of wine tastings, live music, food pairings and sommelier battles throughout the valley.
Terrafina to be RauDZ newest addition in Okanagan
March 14, 2017 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA - The RauDZ Creative Concepts brand is moving into the South Okanagan.
Okanagan has the lock on Lieutenant Governor's top wines list
June 23, 2016 - 4:30 PM

OKANAGAN - The Okanagan has the lock on the list of the best wines in B.C., at least according to the judges from the B.C. Lieutenant Governor’s office.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the week of April 28. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at

$5M for wind machines, heaters to protect tree fruit in Okanagan, Kootenays
Following some extremely challenging years for B.C. farmers the provincial government has allocated $5 million for tree fruit growers in the Okanagan and Kootenay regions so there can be more local fruit for everyone to enjoy. “Earlie

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

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