Month: August 2026

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Why Merlot Tastes Different in California, Bordeaux, and Italy

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Those differences begin with climate and vineyard soils.

Visa Infinite Wine Tour: A Day in Okanagan Wine Country

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The Visa Infinite Okanagan Wine Tasting Tour brought a small group together in Kelowna for a day.

Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.

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Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more … Read more

In Conversation With Milton Rebello | Liv Café & Bistro

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In Conversation With Milton Rebello | Liv Café & Bistro Milton Rebello – LIV Café & Bistro – A Canadian Culinary Championship 2013 Bronze Medalist,  and one of British Columbia’s most respected culinary leaders, Milton Rebello has been selected as  the city’s 2026 Chef of Distinction. He will be one of the two chefs representing … Read more

Canada’s Great Kitchen Party Victoria 2026 Kick-off

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From St. John’s to Victoria, Canada’s most accomplished chefs will gather in ten cities across the  country.

The Nine Days That Are Reshaping This Year’s Harvest

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Why your grapes are changing colour right now. Earlier than ever, on the East Bench above Osoyoos. 9 days earlier than 2025 Right now, in vineyards across the Okanagan, something is happening that most wine drinkers never think about. The grapes are changing colour. Reds are turning from green to purple. It’s called veraison, and … Read more

Iceland Travel Trends 2026: What the Data Shows

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Iceland Travel Trends 2026: What the Data Shows Iceland’s tourism market is entering a more stable phase. Visitor numbers are holding broadly steady, but Arctic Adventures’ latest analysis shows meaningful shifts beneath the surface, from how far ahead travelers book to which source markets are growing and which experiences are gaining demand. The findings point … Read more

VSO & TD Announce Free Community Concerts

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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and TD announce two free community events at the Orpheum The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO), VSO School of Music, and TD Bank Group (TD) are proud to present a week of free community programming this September, featuring two cornerstone events that celebrate accessibility, cultural connection, and the power of live music. TD … Read more

Butterfly Run Vancouver Returns October 3

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Butterfly Run 2026: Supporting Families through Community and Compassion   The Butterfly Support Network is set to host its annual memorial Butterfly Run Vancouver on October 3rd, 2026, at Olympic Village Square. This heartfelt event aims to create a supportive environment for bereaved parents and to raise awareness about the challenges many families face, including … Read more