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Okanagan wine industry pioneers tell their story in new memoir
"'Decanting Memories' is a testament to the days of digging trenches by hand, tractor repair through welding and long, uncertain winters."

‘Canada Shore’ cast surprise customers at Kelowna brewery for country swing night
"Jersey Shore" spin-off "Canada Shore" is in the midst of filming its second season in Kelowna.

Kamloops’ only meadery showcasing locally grown flavours
“There are a lot of people who are tasting mead for the first time and it’s fun watching their reactions."

Taps turned off for some North Okanagan farmers due to water restrictions
"When one user exceeds their allocation, it directly affects what remains available to others."

BC pub fined $7,000 for accepting cash to push one brand of beer
The brewery offered inducements to numerous bars.

West Kelowna makes list for best winery restaurants in the world
Wine Enthusiast said Quails’ Gate Winery’s Old Vines Restaurant isn't just a spot for a "meat-and-cheese platter between pours."

How a local entrepreneur satisfies Okanagan hunger for live Atlantic lobster
The lobster travels more than 5,000 kilometres across the country.

Why some Okanagan water systems are still independent
As local governments centralize the Okanagan's many water sources, some remain independent so farmer's aren't forgotten.

iN PHOTOS: Stunning Kelowna garden reopens to public after years of restoration
“Depending on the public interest and if any damage happens to the gardens, we want to be open continuously. So far, everyone has been very respectful.”

Not the daily grind: Okanagan seeing new wave of craft coffee roasters
In the last few years an array of small scale coffee roasters have opened up across the Okanagan.

North Okanagan farmers may see some relief after drastic water restrictions
"In terms of looking after farmers, tourism doesn't happen if you don't have orchards and vineyards."

Penticton vintner fined $10,000 for shooting deer in vineyard
The deer had allegedly caused $30,000 damage to the vineyard.

Costs mount for Okanagan orchardists as unused fruit forced to landfills
"It feels like BC's current regulatory framework is quite harsh and very onerous for agriculture."

Okanagan cherry farm fined $15K for dumping cherries
According to the BC environment ministry, it's an "agricultural by-product" that should've been taken to the landfill.

‘Labour of love’: New app to help you explore Okanagan wineries
"It's not like we slapped it together on a weekend... this has been a lot of work.”

