More love for Okanagan wine, this time courtesy of U.S. cable news giant CNN. In a feature, “Bottle stops: 15 wine trails worth getting sidetracked on,” the Okanagan wine region was listed among the top wine regions in the world. The write-up credits B.C.’s unusual climate for turning the Okanagan …

UPDATED: 12:53 p.m. The Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative has met its Canada Day goal of raising $100,000 for the development of a trail between Coldstream and Kelowna, and there’s still two more days before the July 10 cut-off. Duane Thomson of the Rail Trail campaign says while the official count has yet to …

Those looking to take a taste of the Okanagan abroad will now have the opportunity to take in-season fruit on flights leaving from Kelowna International airport. YLW’s program allows Kelowna residents to show off the agricultural pride of the Okanagan to those across Canada, and lets tourists visiting the bountiful valley …

Following another successful Annual General Meeting (July 05, 2016 at Manteo Resort, Kelowna), the BC Wine Institute (BCWI) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors. Nine voting BCWI Directors represent British Columbia wineries of all sizes, including large wineries (selling more than 700,000 litres annually), medium wineries (selling …

With great admiration across the Canadian wine industry, Donald Triggs and Shirley-Ann George have been named winners of this year’s Canadian Wine Industry Awards. The awards, sponsored by the Canadian Vintners Association (CVA), are a focal point for the industry to celebrate the success and outstanding commitment in Canada’s grape …

Federal officials said Tuesday that they are expanding tests to speed up airport lines and improve security. In a first in the U.S., the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday that it plans to begin using computed-tomography or CT scanners to inspect carry-on bags at one checkpoint in the Phoenix airport …

A campaign to leverage donations for the Okanagan Rail Trail has expanded. An anonymous donor had promised to match donations for development of the trail up to $50,000 between July 1 and 10. However, that matching amount has now grown to up to $100,000. “When I got the update on …

Vancouver Councillor Geoff Meggs is calling on the provincial government to tax Airbnb and other short-term rental services as if they were hotels. Meggs will present a council motion Tuesday that argues online accommodation booking platforms like Airbnb should be charged provincial sales and hotel taxes. “We’re really just saying it’s time …

Those looking to secure a camping spot in a provincial park over the long weekend may have been out of luck, if they weren’t quick on the draw several months ago. Bear Creek Provincial Campground in West Kelowna has been fully booked for the Canada Day long weekend since reservations were …

A new partnership involving Okanagan College and Air Canada will fast-track piloting students wanting to work for a national airline. Okanagan College’s commercial aviation diploma program has partnered with Jazz Aviation LP to allow students to take part in the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program. The program serves as a way …