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,…

Canada’s Tastiest Trail, No Hiking Boots Required: Exploring the Nanaimo Bar Trail

Apologies in advance, this make you a bit hungry… As we know, the infamous Nanaimo Bar originated in BC’s very own Nanaimo, but did you know that there is a Nanaimo Bar Trail dedicated to discovering all the city’s Nanaimo Bar offerings? It’s a must-do on any Nanaimo itinerary.  The self-guided adventure weaves through the…


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

DQ Cranks Up the Heat with Its NEW Swicy Menu

It may be cold outside, but it’s getting swicy at DQ® Canada. Spring has never been so hot with the release of DQ’s NEW Swicy Menu: a bold lineup of sweet-meets-heat menu items for Canadians ready to tap into those warm-weather vibes ahead of schedule. From a spicy chicken and soft serve dip duo to beverages with Tajín®, DQ’s new menu is proving…

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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