Penticton host city for BC Ag Forum
BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) is hosting its inaugural BC Agriculture Forum. Set for June 24...
Read Moreby TrendsEditor | Apr 2026 | Business Trends
BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) is hosting its inaugural BC Agriculture Forum. Set for June 24...
Read Moreby TrendsEditor | Apr 2026 | Business Trends, Community
The Kelowna RCMP, in partnership with the City of Kelowna, is launching a new voluntary Business...
Read Moreby TrendsEditor | Jul 2025 | Business Trends, Wine & Food
Lakehouse Kitchens Cooking School, continues to thrive under the leadership of Chef Travis Pye. Alongside an in-house café and wine bar, the kitchen-focused hub offers immersive culinary experiences.
Read Moreby David Wylie | Mar 2024 | Business Trends, Features
Hear the stories of these Okanagan women entrepreneurs
Read Moreby David Wylie | Feb 2024 | Business Trends, Pet Trends
More and more people consider their pets family — and expect others to see them that way,...
Read Moreby TrendsEditor | Jun 2023 | Business Trends
One of the longest-publishing magazines in B.C. is cultivating growth under new ownership. Orchard and Vine Magazine, a trusted source since 1959 for the apple, cherry, and grape growers across Canada, is proud to announce a new phase of growth under the leadership of Okanagan-based Before & After Media and publisher Yvonne Turgeon.
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by TrendsEditor | May 2026 | Wine & Food
The global outdoor dining experience, Dîner en Blanc, is heading to the South Okanagan for the first time, bringing its signature blend of elegance, mystery and community celebration to the heart of B.C. wine country.
by Yvonne Turgeon | Feb 2026 | Sippin Pretty, Sport
by Yvonne Turgeon | Dec 2021 | Sipping through the Okanagan, Wine & Food
“My dad saw a southern slope and said it would be a perfect place to grow Riesling. Riesling needs all the sunshine it can get.”
by Yvonne Turgeon | Jul 2025 | Sippin Pretty, Wine & Food
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...

