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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 …

Someone in the Okanagan Valley has committed to doubling all donations made to the rail trail for 10 days. The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, will be matching all donations from July 1-10, up to $50,000. “My donation will build just over 300 metres of trail and by working …

VICTORIA–The winners for the 2016 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wine have been announced, and all of them are from the Okanagan. The Honourable Judith Guichon made the announcement on Wednesday. “This year’s winners represent the best of the outstanding wines from our province,” said Guichon. “With so …

CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Seven of the most popular hiking trails in the Central Okanagan are now easier to navigate thanks to a few recent improvements. Trails in Glen Canyon, Kalamoir, Rose Valley, Trepanier Creek Greenway, Johns Family Nature Conservancy, the Mission Creek Greenway and Mission Creek Regional Park now have …

More improvements have been announced for the Coquihalla Highway as an asphalt resurfacing project will begin next month. Motorists will notice work along Highway 5 between the Nicolum Creek Bridge and Portia Bridge to Box Canyon, as well as between the Ottomite Bridge to the Zopkios break check near the …