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The British Columbia wine industry is booming, contributing $2 billion annually to the province’s economy annually. We number more than 250 wineries now and our wines are now being exported around the world, and gaining attention from influential critics and buyers. With all this forward growth, where new are we …

A travel consultant who focuses on accessibility wants to see B.C. tourism websites and hotels do a better job of promoting the accessible amenities and services they offer. Disabled traveller abandons vacation, Sunwing apologizes Lake Shebandowan accessible camp patrons petition to keep site open Tarita Davenock said currently very little is …

The number of Americans coming across B.C.’s border has climbed steadily over the past five years, but when asked, not all Americans say it’s to do with the exchange rate. CBC News asked several U.S. citizens at the border and in Vancouver on Saturday what they thought of the exchange rate. …

The New Pathways to Gold Society (NPTGS) has received $500,000 in funding from the provincial government. This will allow it to move ahead with various initiatives designed to create economic development opportunities via heritage tourism and First Nations reconciliation along the Hope–Barkerville corridor. Since its incorporation in 2007, the NPTGS …

The fundraising campaign has officially begun for the Okanagan Rail Trail as lots of work is needed to see the trail become a reality. Nearly 50 kilometres of the level route along Kelowna, Lake Country, and the Regional District of the North Okanagan will be redeveloped into a biking and …

TRAIL ADVOCATES DREAM OF A 250 KM TRAIL FREE OF VEHICLES OKANAGAN – When the door closed on rail freight business in the Okanagan Valley, another one quickly opened. No one wants to see a business go under but the bankruptcy of the short line Kelowna Pacific Railway and the …

An announcement by the provincial government to cut film and TV industry tax credits by five per cent is good news for the industry in the Okanagan. Okanagan film commissioner Jon Summerland, says, despite the tax credit cut from 33 to 28 per cent, additional regional tax credits in the …

Catering to an influx of tourists can take some serious manpower and be a challenge for many businesses year round. The Okanagan, a region popular for wine lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, is facing a serious labour shortage, and it is only going to get worse in the years to come. As …

Feed the Valley has been putting money where the hungry mouth is. The $1 million mark has been passed, a goal Valley First — which spearheads the program — didn’t expect to reach until 2020. Valley First president Paulette Rennie made the announcement at the Central Okanagan Food Bank in Kelowna on Tuesday. She …

Fundraising will kick off in May for the $7.6 million Okanagan Rail Trail development. During the Monday afternoon City of Kelowna council meeting a fundraising report was brought forward to explain the process of fundraising $7.6 million for the trail and how long of a process it will be. There …