B.C.'s largest fire now 'held'
Grain exports rebound
Beloved patio closing
Mountie injured at airport
'A storm for the ages'
Songwriters join hall of fame
Palace reveals ledger stone
Test-fired missile toward sea
NASA delays rocket launch
GM converting for EVs
Mortgage rates to stay high
Loss of editions 'important'
Warriors sweep island trip
Rockets let one slip away
Sun clinch BCFC title
Biden surprises Elton John
Legend, Teigen learning live
Spears' ex-husband speaks
Okanagan Taste
Seasonal events to ‘fall’ for
Happy official first day of autumn. Did it sneak up on you, too? Given the cold and somewhat soggy spring we had this year, it’s no wonder it feels like...
Popular Okanagan celebration of local food and drink returns
One of the most delicious fundraisers is returning to the Okanagan on Sunday, Sept. 18. Feast of Fields is FarmFolk CityFolk’s celebration of local food,...
Carbo-load to cheer on Ironman athletes this weekend
Iron athletes have arrived in Penticton after a 10-year absence. Ironman Canada was expected to return in 2020 but, of course, endured pandemic delays. Finally,...
Gourmet picnics featured in gastronomic fundraiser
Les Dames d’Escoffier, an international organization of women leaders in food, beverage and hospitality, this month has its B.C. chapter spearheading its...
Plenty of opportunities to mix food, wine and writing this summer
Reading, writing, and wine This coming heat wave may inspire many of us to grab a book and hide out in the shade with a glass of wine. And maybe the book you...
Memorable moments as a milestone birthday is celebrated
Today marks a milestone birthday for yours truly. A half-century is being celebrated by someone who barely acknowledges any birthday. So, what did I do? I...
In summer be careful taking your wine purchases home
Now that wine, brewery and distillery tours are back and the summer heat has finally returned, it’s a good time for a critical reminder—don’t...
Welcome to the summer of comebacks
If you’re fan of Elvis Presley, you’ll know that the title of the 2022 Penticton Elvis Festival – the Comeback Festival – is a nod to...
Book your summer events ASAP
Welcome to the first day of “June-uary.” At some point, hopefully any day now, summer weather will be upon us. Before we know it—if not...
Wine industry making moves forward to sustainability
A theme is emerging this spring in the wine business, and it’s not just the bright-eyed enthusiasm of tasting rooms and winery patios opening for the...
Award-winning wines for mom on her special day
There are plenty of options for brunch for Mother’s Day this weekend, but if the mom or the mother figure in your life is more of an oenophile and...
Ways to sustainably celebrate Earth Day
This coming Friday (April 22) we will mark another Earth Day, and with summer coming and last year’s heat dome still somewhat fresh in our memories,...
Scheduling your four-day Easter long weekend with food and wine in mind
It’s easy this year to plan ahead for the Easter long weekend, as numerous events are coming back and most tasting rooms will open for the season. But do...
Plenty of great choices when it comes to B.C.-produced spirits
If you’ve been pondering a change in vodka providers, or your go-to bottle is no longer on the shelf at your favourite liquor outlet, have no fear. There...
Experts weigh in on joys of working in a wine tasting room
Every winery is looking for you. Not just to purchase wine, but to pour it for the culinary travellers who will soon descend upon the region. After a two-year...
Share some heartfelt appreciation this Valentine's day
This weekend a big event will happen, one I personally refer to as “Chicken Wing Sunday.” The Super Bowl approaches, and with it some epic snacking...
Several Okanagan culinary events are scheduled to return this month
Out of an abundance of hope to go out for some late winter activities, or maybe optimism for an early spring now that there is still a sliver of sunshine in the...
Ice wine has come a long way and is worth savouring
Maybe you opened a sweeter wine of some kind over the holiday season as a special treat, perhaps a Port or Sauternes. If you’re lucky, maybe you’ve...
Soda sipping for New Year’s Eve
Sparkling wine is the typical go-to for those who imbibe to ring in the New Year, and certainly there are many beautiful bottles of B.C. bubbly to select for...
Holiday breads from around the world
For many, one of the main discussions around the kitchen counter at Christmas dinner will be all about the bird. Fresh? Frozen? Brined? Deep-fried? Or, this...
