Wines of Austria Tasting and Masterclass

So far 2026 has been a year of new discoveries. Last month an introduction to the wines of Victoria, Australia | Home of Diversity. So far this month has been all about French wines, almost all of which were new to me. France: Terroir & Trends seminar that included very good wines that were tasted for…

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WINE & DINE

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2022 Blanc de Blanc Fort Berens Lillooet, BC $39.99 Are you an ‘any day is a good day for bubbles’ person like I am?   If so, you’ve got to give this one a try.  This traditional method, wine is made from 100% estate grown Chardonnay and was aged ‘sur lie’ for 24 months.  Lees aging,…

Under the Cherry Blossoms – Sakura Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

During my university days in Japan, cherry blossom season was something we felt as much as we saw.  Beneath canopies of sakura in full bloom, friends gathered with picnic blankets and baskets celebrating the arrival of spring.  There was always a quiet sense of anticipation in the air, of new beginnings just around the corner….


TRAVEL/LEISURE

Iconic Wineries of British Columbia’s Lake-to-Estate Voyage Experience Returns

ICONIC WINERIES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA’S LAKE-TO-ESTATE VOYAGE EXPERIENCE RETURNS The Iconic Lake-to-Estate Voyage offers a custom one-day experience connecting three renowned Okanagan winery estates by land and water Iconic Wineries of British Columbia announces the return of its seasonal Iconic Lake-to-Estate Voyage, an immersive, fully curated luxury experience. Designed for intimate private groups, the one-day…

EVENTS

Firehall Arts Centre Presents The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light by Drew Hayden Taylor

The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to produce and present The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light from Saturday, April 18 to Sunday, May 3, 2026. Award-winning Ojibway playwright, author,  journalist, and filmmaker Drew Hayden Taylor returns to his Firehall home this spring with a provocative new play that dives into the high-stakes world of counterfeit Indigenous…

DRINKS

Big Rock Brewery Inc

BIG ROCK BREWERY INC. ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2025 RESULTS WITH A $5.8 MILLION INCREASE IN ADJUSTED EBITDA Increase in fourth quarter sales volumes of 11% and trailing twelve-month sales volume growth of 35% Financial Summary For the three months ended December 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended December 30, 2024, the Corporation reported: total…

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