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2011 was not a warm year in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys. In fact, it may have been the coolest vintage in recent memory. We had a cold, wet spring which delayed bud break and flowering on the vines, forcing grape growers to significantly thin their crops. Fortunately for us local wine lovers, Mother Nature … Read more
WIN 2 TICKETS TO EAT! VANCOUVER FOOD + COOKING FESTIVAL How to enter to win two tickets: Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Leave a comment on this post: Who do you think is the top chef? Love MasterChef Canada? Kaila Klassen (Top 3 MasterChef Canada Season 1 home cook) & Josh Gale (Top … Read more
CONTEST – WIN 2 TICKETS TO YVR FOODIES! Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Comment on this post: Is this the first time you have attended a YVR Foodie event? Our June YVR Foodies event will be at the delicious Cotto Pizzeria in Burnaby with an amazing line-up of speakers and performers! Co-Owner & General … Read more
BARD ON THE BEACH STUDIO STAGE NAMED FOR CITY ARTS PHILANTHROPISTS DARLENE & PAUL HOWARD Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival has announced that the stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre tent has been named the Howard Family Stage in honour of Vancouver philanthropists Darlene and Paul Howard. “We have watched Bard grow, always maintaining a high standard of excellence, and ever increasing … Read more
MY VAN CITY and EAT! VANCOUVER are giving away two pairs of Tickets to: How to enter to win two tickets: Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Leave a comment on this post: Tell us which celebrity chef is your favourite and why you think they should win the Celebrity Throwdown! … Read more
Get Ready for an Amazing Summer The summer is shaping up to be a great season and tourists are already starting to flock to the Okanagan. After two years of operating with limited space, Okanagan Crush Pad (OCP) has renovated its visitor area to accommodate more people and offer diverse experiences. The winery is now set up … Read more
TOP 5 ACTIVITIES Farm touring, Sasquatch folklore, world music, water fun and hikes For many, the summer season officially starts this week. Why not plan an easy getaway – weekend or mid-week, to Harrison Hot Springs? With activities for all ages and all interests, and suitable for singles, couples and families, this local gem is … Read more
Limited Edition Mariner’s Star French Oven Arrives in Canada in time for Father’s Day Le Creuset is pleased to introduce as part of its Architectural Series, a limited edition French Oven – the Mariner’s Star. A striking addition to any kitchen, only 1,925 individually numbered pieces, to commemorate the year that Le Creuset was founded in France, are available … Read more
Okanagan Crush Pad winery is pleased to announce the establishment of its winery direct marketing and sales team to service British Columbia. After three years of working with external sales agents, we have determined that the timing was right to form our own team; one that can focus on our Haywire, Bartier Scholefield, and Bartier Bros wines exclusively and provide … Read more
Summerhill Pyramid Winery’s flagship sparkling wine Cipes Brut has won the trophy for Best Sparkling Wine of the Year at the 2014 All Canadian Wine Championships. Cipes Brut is Canada’s single most awarded wine, having won gold medals and accolades from top writers around the world every year since its introduction in 1991. This lastest award follows a string … Read more