Choose Summerland: Community Calls on British Columbians for Support

Choose Summerland: Community Calls on British Columbians for Support During Bald Range Wildfire Purchasing local products, sharing Summerland businesses, and planning a future visit are meaningful ways to support the community As the Bald Range wildfire continues to impact Summerland and surrounding areas, people across British Columbia have been asking a simple question: How can … Read more

DQ® Canada’s Miracle Treat Day Returns August 13

DQ® Canada’s Miracle Treat Day Returns August 13, Helping Children’s Hospitals One Blizzard® Treat at a Time On August 13, a simple treat can make a meaningful difference for children and families in their communities. During DQ® Canada’s 24th annual Miracle Treat Day in partnership with the Children’s Miracle Network® (CMN), net proceeds from every … Read more

Hawksworth Restaurant Welcomes Chef Jérémie Bastien of Montréal’s Monarque for Collaborative Dinner

Hawksworth Restaurant Welcomes Chef Jérémie Bastien of Montréal’s Monarque for Collaborative Dinner Hawksworth Restaurant at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia welcomes Chef Jérémie Bastien of Montréal’s acclaimed Monarque for a one-night-only collaboration dinner featuring a communal dining experience on Saturday, September 5. The evening brings together two celebrated Canadian chefs for a dinner rooted in seasonality, … Read more

As Myra–Bellevue campaign enters final days, Kelowna retired teacher gives $20K

Local retired teacher donates $20,000 as Myra–Bellevue  campaign enters final days  With just days remaining before the August 14 deadline to protect one of  the last privately owned properties within Myra–Bellevue Park, BC Parks Foundation is  calling on the public to help raise the final $150,000 needed.  Through the generosity of Wilson 5 Foundation, every … Read more

41 International Graffiti Artists Gathered to Paint in Vilnius

41 International Graffiti Artists Gathered to Paint in Vilnius: Lithuania’s Capital is Becoming Street Art Destination This weekend, more than 40 artists from 23 countries collaborated to create permanent large-scale open-air artwork at the Baltic debut of Meeting of Styles in Lithuania’s creative capital. As travelers increasingly seek authentic urban experiences beyond traditional museums, Vilnius … Read more

LEARNING ABOUT WINE: A Walk Through White Burgundy

A Walk Through White Burgundy: Vineyards, History, and Change Vines were growing in Burgundy during the Gallo-Roman period, although the surviving evidence does not establish when they first arrived or which grapes were planted. By the early Middle Ages, vineyards had become important to religious communities and secular landowners because wine was required for worship, … Read more

Les Dames Culinary Garage Sale August 22

Savour the Savings! Les Dames Culinary Garage Sale at LaSalle College Vancouver  The highly popular Les Dames d’Escoffier, British Columbia Chapter (LDBC) Culinary Garage Sale is back and at a new location! Join fellow foodies for this legendary free  annual fundraiser on Saturday, August 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LaSalle College Vancouver … Read more

Montalcino Uncorked: One Grape, Two Very Different Wines

Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s great wine regions, yet its story is surprisingly simple. Every serious wine made here comes from a single grape: 100% Sangiovese. Locally, the historic clone is known as Brunello, or “the little dark one,” prized for its thicker skins, deeper colour, firmer tannins, and remarkable ageing potential. What makes Montalcino … Read more