Summerhill Supports David Suzuki’s Life of Action

  Award-winning Organic Wines to be Showcased at VIP Event   The Story:   On his last national tour, David Suzuki shares the wisdom of a life full of action and celebrates Canadians who are standing up for the people and places they love. A special VIP reception at the VSO School of Music (843 Seymour … Read more

IMPROMPTU OKANAGAN EXCURSION – part deux

With Wine Tourism Day coming up on November 8 it seems timely to complete my list of places to visit in the Okanagan. I actually travelled to the Okanagan on two occasions this past September. Neither trip was planned in advance yet we managed to pack in a lot in just a few days. I … Read more

Up your home’s style and value with Frontier Luxury Flooring

Looking to up the style and value of your for-sale home in one fell swoop? Approach home improvement from the bottom up with stylish, high-quality flooring options from Frontier Luxury Flooring that are sure to give your space a competitive edge in the housing market. Whether opting for long-length engineered hardwood that works to elongate … Read more

Wine Wednesday @RonWilsonVan

  Now that the weather has turned most of us reach for our favorite comfort meals and wines that go with them. This rustic red from Sicily is reliable and widely available through B.C. Liquor stores. Nero D’Avola is medium bodied with the taste of cherries and coffee. Dark red in colour and a great match … Read more

Hot Holiday Homes Tour Returns: Six homes, dozens of designers, hundreds of ticket holders and thousands of Christmas ornaments

  As sure as the holiday season arrives, so does the Kelowna Christmas classic – Hot Holiday Homes.  This self-guided tour of decorated homes returns Saturday, November 15th from 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm.     Hot Holiday Homes features six privately owned homes that have been decorated by proud homeowners and talented designers exclusively for this self-guided holiday tour. This year, many homeowners have taken the decorating reins themselves leveraging … Read more

CHASE THE CHILLS AWAY WITH COMFORTS FROM L’EPICERIE GOURMANDE

In these cold, dark, wet autumn days, nothing says ‘comfort’ better than a rich stew or braise. There’s something reassuring about a warming bowl or plate filled with the intense fall flavours of root vegetables, meats, mushrooms and herbs simmered slowly for hours and accompanied by a crusty loaf, crisp salad and glass of ‘rouge.’ … Read more

Now Open: MOE’S Home Collection officially launches new retail showroom

  Flagship Vancouver store adds 13,000 square feet of stylish shopping space   Calling all interior design enthusiasts! MOE’S Home Collection, Vancouver’s premier retailer of stylish, sophisticated furniture and home décor, has officially launched a third-floor showroom at its flagship location. Offering an additional 13,000 square feet of beautifully styled displays, the space is ideal for shoppers … Read more

WHAT’S TRENDING: TOT BRINGS AN ALLURING CAST OF TOP CULINARY TALENT TO THE TABLE 

  Big Food, Big Wine, Big Time Tulalip Resort Casino is about to set the stage for the 6th consecutive Taste, a hotly anticipated weekend of big food, big wine, big stars and what can certainly be described as a big time.  Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and Wine Director Tom Thompson are calling on renowned … Read more

CRAWL INTO WILD RICE THIS HALLOWEEN

Calling all ghouls, ghosts and goblins – join Wild Rice Market Bistro on Friday, October 31st for New West’s Creepy Columbia Halloween Pub Crawl.Starting at 6 p.m., this free, self-guided crawl involves 10 stops starting with Wild Rice. Wild Rice Market Bistro 810 Quayside Drive in The River Market 778-397-0028     newwest@nullwildricebc.ca http://www.wildricebc.ca Chef Todd has created a Boo-tiful appetizer special – pork, bacon and scallop siu mai … Read more