VIFF ANNOUNCES 2026 FESTIVAL LINEUP 45th Vancouver International Film Festival October 1–11, 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 45th edition this fall. One of North America’s largest and most dynamic film festivals, VIFF’s 2026 program offers a unique balance of narrative, documentary, and short films; live cinematic performances; and artist development programs, situated … Read more
You showed up. When we put the call out that all tasting fees collected and $2 from every bottle sold online and through the wine shop will be donated to the Penticton Search and Rescue, you answered. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our guests and customers who have topped up their cellars … Read more
New Performance Added for Goblin:Oedipus at Bard on the Beach on August 30 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is thrilled to announce the addition of a performance for Goblin:Oedipus in the Douglas Campbell Theatre on Sunday, August 30 at 7:30PM. WUG, KRAGVA, and MOOG return to the tents and turn their attention to Greek … Read more
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
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
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
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
Wine lovers are always looking for something new, and one white wine that’s gaining attention is Austria’s signature grape, Grüner Veltliner. While Austria is still its undisputed home, the grape is also grown in countries including Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Romania, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Canada. Here in BC, a small … Read more
HIGH HEELS AT HIGH ALTITUDES Back by popular demand, we’re celebrating Vancouver Pride with the return of our Drag Takes Flight series. Flyover brings you a one-of-a-kind evening of dazzling drag performances and awe-inspiring adventures! Meet us in the Flying Whale for a cocktail (or two) and show-stopping performances from local icon, Carlotta Gurl & Friends, before taking flight on an … Read more
Austrian Airlines Introduces Austrian Dirndlas Its New Signature Long-Haul Drink A distinctive “Made in Austria” beverage now takes off on Austrian Airlines’ long-haul flights Austrian Dirndl delights passengers’ palates at 33,000 feet with its perfectly balanced fruity-tart flavor Crafted from organic Cornelian cherries sourced from the greater Vienna region Austrian Airlines is expanding its carefully … Read more