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...
Romance on the screen: Peachland, local actors debut this Friday
OKANAGAN - The Okanagan town of Peachland will be streamed on the small screen as the CityTV network broadcasts, Love, Bubbles & Crystal Cove, Friday at 8 pm PST. The romance movie of the week stars local actor Matt Brown and the debut of nine-year-old Haven...
BC real estate firm funds 3D printed home for needy
Kelowna realtors give back after record sales in 2020 Kelowna— Vantage West Realty in Kelowna is marking their record year with a donation to New Story Charity to fund a 3D printed home in Mexico. “Real estate was one of the most resilient sectors of the local economy...
Local actress debuts in TV movie, shines spotlight on romantic Okanagan waterfront
Reel One Entertainment first to film in Canada after movie industry greenlighted to resume under strict Covid protocols Kelowna, BC - Kelowna actress Shanelle Connell makes her debut in the upcoming release of the TV movie A Wedding to Remember, filmed onsite in the...
Audition call comes as Okanagan filming starts rolling
Kelowna, BC – Friday may be the first step for Okanagan actors to make it to the big screen.
The newly-formed BookIT Talent Agency is looking for actors for upcoming feature films, made-for-TV movies and commercials being filmed in the Okanagan Valley. The agency based in Kelowna guides and develops new talent, helping actors fast-track their careers and navigate the intricacies of the movie business.
“Bricks and mortar not dead,” top development leaders speak about the Amazon effect in the Okanagan Valley
$85 million sale tops new real estate investments in Kelowna Kelowna, BC -Kelowna remains a haven for investment and one of the best places for real estate development, according to a new study on commercial real estate. Authors of the newly released 2018 HM...
HM Commercial Media Centre
hmcommercial.com HM Commercial Group is a boutique commercial real estate team based in Kelowna, BC that specializes in investment properties, land for development and leasing. Involved in many of the largest and notable transactions in the Okanagan, HM Commercial...
In the news: Peachland launches Good Neighbour Award
The Kelowna Daily Courier front page today reports on Peachland's new Good Neighbour Award and guide to recognizes small acts that help keep neighbourhoods clean, safe, quiet and attractive. “Good neighbours make great neighbourhoods,” says Peachland Mayor Cindy...