A Hollywood movie filmed in the North Okanagan has made its way to Netflix. Blackway, starring Anthony Hopkins, Ray Liotta and Julia Stiles, is about an ex-logger who comes to the aid of a woman who returns to her hometown in the Pacific Northwest and finds herself harassed and stalked …
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Today, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, announced that the Government of Canada has issued a request for proposals on making Canada a top destination for tourists seeking world-class culinary experiences. Minister Chagger made the announcement …
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The Wines of British Columbia will be in the Seattle spotlight during a multi-chef collaborative BC VQA Wine-paired dinner in partnership with Ocean Wise sustainable seafood at Tavolàta Capitol Hill restaurant on June 8. This 100 percent BC wine and seafood dinner brings together the creative talents of winemakers and chefs to celebrate the …
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Prestige Hotels and Resorts prides itself on being an eco-friendly hotel chain. They’re excited to have launched their new Go Green program at all 13 properties across B.C. For guests staying two or more nights, they can now choose to “Go Green” and forego their daily housekeeping services. This reduction …
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During Tourism Week, a time to celebrate Tourism’s relevance as an economic driver and job creator, TIAC calls on government to support this $91.6 billion industry by implementing initiatives that trigger industry growth and can propel Canada towards global top ten ranking in international arrivals. As 2017 unfolds, Canada’s Travel …
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Today, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) and Aboriginal Tourism Association of Canada (ATAC) signed a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen the relationship between both national tourism organizations. This agreement provides a unique opportunity for strategic alignment and collaboration between the two organizations to bolster the representation of indigenous …
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The Okanagan Valley has been named by USA Today as the world’s second best wine region to visit amongst a list of the top 10 worldwide wine destinations. The ranking was compiled by votes from its readers as part of the newspaper’s Readers’ Choice 2014 Awards. The Okanagan Valley was …
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Flood preparations in response to rising lake levels have been underway throughout the week. Okanagan Lake rose 2.5 cm yesterday; the lake level is now at 342.779. Heading into the long weekend, there are some safety considerations for residents and visitors while taking in activities in the Central Okanagan. Boating …
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Last week at Green Tourism Canada, we received an email from a member about sustainable purchasing. She was wondering if we had a list of “green suppliers” in her area that she could consider purchasing from. I decided to pick up the phone to share some simple concepts she could …
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A number of fundraising events have been lined up to respond to a donation matching challenge and raise enough money to fund the final phase of the Okanagan Rail Trail Initiative. On April 3, local Kelowna philanthropist George Galbraith donated $150,000 to honour his parents and grandparents and help fund …
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