Trudy and George Heiss Memoir - Media Centre More than half a century after Trudy and George Heiss planted vines at Gray Monk Estate and helped shape British Columbia’s modern wine industry, their extraordinary story is finally being shared in Decanting Memories. Part...
Global event heads to the heart of wine country
Dîner en Blanc outdoor dinner debuts in the South Okanagan OKANAGAN – The global outdoor dining experience, Dîner en Blanc, is heading to the South Okanagan for the first time, bringing its signature blend of elegance, mystery and community celebration to the heart of...
Largest pop-up dinner party returns to Okanagan Valley this July
One of the world’s most celebrated pop-up dining experiences is returning to the Okanagan Valley this summer.
New local hosts are bringing the global culinary event, Dîner en Blanc, back to the Okanagan Valley on July 16, 2026, at a stunning new secret location.
Tickets will be released in phases beginning in late May.
Lakeboat Winery sails to victory in France
Kaleden winery's Chardonnay wins international award in Burgundy, France OKANAGAN VALLEY, BC - Lakeboat Vineyard & Winery, a boutique producer perched above Skaha Lake in British Columbia’s South Okanagan, has earned a Silver Medal at the 2025 Chardonnay du...
Trends Top BC Wine Awards open for entries
Celebrating resilience, rising stars and the return of BC wine season KELOWNA, BC – The 2025 Trends Top BC Wine Awards are now open, inviting wineries across British Columbia to showcase their best and gain meaningful recognition in a year that calls...
Local singer-songwriter brings Gordon Lightfoot’s timeless music to life at Creekside Theatre
Fans of folk music are invited to a special evening at Creekside Theatre in Lake Country on October 9, 2024, as local singer-songwriter artist John Paul Byrne pays tribute to the legendary Gordon Lightfoot in his much-lauded “Read My Mind: The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Show.” Byrne, known for his uncanny ability to channel Lightfoot’s rich baritone and poignant storytelling, promises an experience that feels like stepping back into the intimate concert halls of the 1970s.
Omnae secures patent to lead $100 Billion digital transformation in supply chain management
Omnae, a provider of supply chain management solutions, announces the award of a new patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its innovative platform designed to enhance the management of multi-tier supply chains.
BC wineries reset as winter damage cuts into yields
The Fall 2023 issue of Orchard & Vine is off the press. Orchard & Vine Fall Issue 2023 See inside: Winter damage signals change for grape growers; some say this might be the time for an industry reset. Meet the Wine Growers new Board and in-depth look at crop...
Orchard & Vine Magazine blossoms under new ownership: A fresh chapter in fruit and wine industry insights
One of the longest-publishing magazines in the Okanagan is cultivating growth under new ownership.
Orchard & Vine, a trusted source since 1959 for the apple, cherry, and grape growers across Canada, is proud to announce a new phase of growth under the leadership of Okanagan-based Before & After Media and publisher Yvonne Turgeon.
Roots and Blues 30th annual festival breaks records, brings joy
The return of outdoor concerts on a grand scale saw thousands flocked to Salmon Arm this past weekend for one of Western Canada's largest music festivals. Shuswap locals, music lovers from the lower mainland and Alberta, and thousands from the Okanagan Valley crashed...
Kelowna doctor maps the eye
Vivid Laser Centre enhances laser eye surgery with Contoura Vision Kelowna - The only one of its kind in the BC Interior, Alcon’s WaveLight® EX500 laser is guiding Vivid Laser Centre’s Dr. Ron Baldassare to map the eye, thanks to the addition of Contoura Vision, the...
Craft on tap: Blind Pig Pub opens in historic downtown Cranbrook
CRANBROOK, BC - The Blind Pig Pub officially opened this week in the heart of historic downtown Cranbrook. The newly refurbished taproom and eatery features a rustic prohibition look and a return to uncomplicated dishes, conceived under the direction of owner and...