by Okanagan Life | Aug 19, 2014 | Community
The Ice Bucket Challenge, a social media-based campaign that aims to raise awareness for ALS (more commonly known as Lou Gherig’s Disease), has made its way into the Okanagan Valley. Essentially, when you’ve been challenged, you have 24 hours to pour ice water on...
by Okanagan Life | Aug 14, 2014 | Wine & Food
Want a great wine to pair with some fresh, local produce? Following changes in BC liquor laws, the Penticton Farmers’ Market has two news stalls offering Okanagan wines and brews. Marketing Manager Erin Trainer says space limits them to only two vendors, with...
by Okanagan Life | Aug 13, 2014 | Guides, Wine & Food
Shuswap: Cool climate, cool wines For those of us who view the Shuswap as an extension of Okanagan wine country, it’s time to take another look at the peaceful kingdom to the north where several wineries are thinking of joining forces to apply for appellation status....
by Okanagan Life | Aug 11, 2014 | Community, Emergency-Fire
As wildfire activity continues to increase throughout the province, the Wildfire Management Branch welcomed over 220 additional fire personnel on Friday and Saturday. One 19-person Incident Management Team, 40 sustained action firefighters and about 30 support staff...
by Okanagan Life | Aug 11, 2014 | Wine & Food
Lower-income families, seniors and pregnant women will continue to have easier access to healthy, locally grown food, thanks to an additional $750,000 investment in a successful farmers’ market coupon program, Health Minister Terry Lake announced today. “Eating fresh,...
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