Yvonne Turgeon

A published columnist and features contributor, our publisher Yvonne Turgeon has an editorial career spanning three decades. She loves writing, wine and all things Okanagan (but hasn't given up her Rider green). She is the founder of Thompson Okanagan Trends Magazine and new publisher of Orchard & Vine Magazine. Subscribe to the print magazines.
When hockey meets hops

When hockey meets hops

Craft beer is taking centre ice as the Penticton Vees step into the WHL. To mark the inaugural season, Cannery Brewing has released a Vees-branded Lakeboat Lager — a crisp, German-style pilsner. It’s hometown hockey in a commemorative can, brewed for fans ready to raise a glass to a new era.

Tangled heart tales

Tangled heart tales

My heart is entangled with the love of BC wines and storytelling. These are ancient and precious crafts, each in its way drawing people closer, sparking conversation and building bonds between people and place. For eight vintages, I’ve poured my dedication into the competition now known as the Trends Top BC Wine Awards…