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Penticton energy symposium heralds Age of Aquarius

A coterie of Okanagan grand parents spur their community to face the future by embracing clean energy.
Canada geese mating ritual

Egg addling program shakes up Canada geese population in Okanagan

VERNON, B.C. — Airborne flocks of Canada geese can be symbols of beauty and freedom, but the mess they leave behind on landing can quickly foul parks and beaches. The Okanagan hosts large numbers of...
Smoke in Osoyoos. Photo by Jessica Lebowitz

Vacationers retreat as smoke from deadly U.S. wildfires blankets Okanagan

Washington wildfire smoke brings southern B.C. air quality advisories.
Plan a ‘green getaway’ to the Okanagan

Plan a ‘green getaway’ to the Okanagan

No need to leave a trail of dirty airborne carbon—check out these alternative vacation ideas close to home.
Snowboarding and skiing at Big White

Big White: Epic skiing and boarding in British Columbia

Skiing and snowboarding at Big White, British Columbia. Steeps, glades, and Champagne powder.
Hester Creek Winery, wines

International wines and Vancouver street food celebrated at Into the Vineyard's Wine and Travel event

A myriad of over twenty international wineries were showcased ranging from BC’s Okanagan region to exotic locales including Spain, France and Chile at Into the Vineyard's Wine and Travel event.

Top 8 Day Trips from Vancouver: Wine Tours in BC's Okanagan Valley

Boasting some of the best wines internationally, British Columbia's beautiful Okanagan Valley is only a drive away.

Golden view and taste from the Okanagan-Miradoro at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards

A taste of the Okanagan – Miradoro at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards

Insurance and wildfire tips for safeguarding your home

Nobody wants to think about the possibility of losing a home to wildfires. But every year, there are an average of 2,000 wildfires in this province, and one-third of the province is now under a '...

Wilderness and solitude near Osprey Lake

A winding road near Osprey Lake, British Columbia follows the dismantled tracks of the Kettle Valley Railroad, now a recreational trail. It mirrors the semi-arid terrain near Okanagan Lake, 25...