A crowd of nearly 5,000 flowed through the doors of the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre over the weekend to enjoy tastings of over 175 great beers and ciders from 55 amazing craft brewers at 21st Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale. “It was another great year for the festival” says Randy Kirkoski, Okanagan Fest … Read more
2013 Malbec Eau Vivre Cawston, BC $23.00 Not a classic Argentinian style Malbec (why would it be?), but a darn good wine and a great example of what BC can do with this grape. Garnet red in colour with a medium-deep intensity. Black pepper, black berry and blue berry aromas on the nose. Well … Read more
Rusty’s BBQ takes home grand championship The News: [Chilliwack, BC] The second Annual Barn Burner BBQ Competition, presented in Chilliwack by Johnston’s Pork and Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry was a huge success. Twenty-two teams competed for the grand championship which was captured by Port Moody BBQ veteran Rusty’s BBQ, who also received a perfect … Read more
KarmaConnect is a transformational speaking and networking event for all who are curious about deepening connections with self and others What is KarmaConnect? KarmaConnect a non-profit organization building a network of events, resources, and support for the person who is hungry for personal growth and self actualization. The events create opportunity to meet and … Read more
Vancouver Hobby Chefs Sharpen Culinary Skills for Return of DinnerPartyYVR, Presented by Cressey Development Group Local Event Returns to Vancouver for Fourth Year, Doubles in Size, Signaling Evolution of Vancouver as a Foodie City Vancouver’s biggest, boldest, and most philanthropic dinner party, DinnerPartyYVR returns to the city on Saturday, April 9th, 2016. Presented by Cressey Development … Read more
A record number of craft brewers & cider makers will soon be heading to Penticton to showcase their best at the 21st annual Okanagan Fest of Ale. The Okanagan Fest of Ale takes place April 8 & 9, 2016 in the waterfront city of Penticton. Guests of the annual beer and cider tasting festival … Read more
“Hey, you’ve been good for three whole weeks now – why not reward yourself with a fun evening with wine, cheese, and a bunch of other like-minded BC wine lovers? For food, we’ll be providing a selection of platters of cheeses, meats, crackers and breads from our friends at Les Amis du Fromage.” When … Read more
Traditionally, December 1st kicks off the official beginning of the Holiday Season. This is a wonderful time of the year filled with family gatherings, parties, special events and wonderful food and drink. However, there can be stress associated with this time of the year. For some, stress and tension between family members and friends becomes … Read more
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery is pleased to announce that it has received Gold Certification from the international accreditation body Green Tourism. The Okanagan winery has long been committed to crafting world-class wines using sustainable viticultural practices as well as providing ongoing support for a program to re-establish its namesake, the endangered burrowing owl, in BC’s … Read more
One of opera’s most beloved and romantic works, Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata, is coming to Minoru Chapel on Wednesday, May 6 at 2 and 7 p.m. Burnaby Lyric Opera—the critically acclaimed company based at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby—is returning to the Minoru Chapel Opera series to perform highlights from this musical masterpiece and timeless … Read more