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50th Anniversary BBQ at Terralink
The agricultural inputs company TerraLink Horticulture is celebrating a half-century in business this year. Read more
Clos de Soleil La Côte Vineyard Now Officially Certified 100% Organic!
Clos du Soleil, the British Columbia-based winery, has proudly announced their La Côte vineyard has received organic certification. Read more
BCFGA Optimistic For Better Harvest After Series of Difficult Years
The 2023 growing season in the BC Southern Interior region is off to a delayed start, with blossom and harvest times running about two weeks behind schedule. Read more
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Agricultural Land Reserve
The Agricultural Land Reserve was created by the NDP government of Dave Barrett in 1973 in response to the ongoing loss of critical farmland. Read more
Federal Gov’t Drops Excise Tax Hike From 6.3% to 2% to Help Producers
Wine, beer and spirits producers posted a major political win, as the federal government agreed to cap an increase to the excise tax to just two per cent. Read more
The Results Are In For 2023 BC Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards
The British Columbia Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards competition recently concluded, bringing together fifteen professional wine judges from Western Canada for three intense days of blind tastings Read more
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O’Rourke Family Estate Ranks Top 10 at Chardonnay du Monde
O’Rourke Family Estate, a relative newcomer to the Canadian wine scene located in Lake Country, has received international recognition for its 2020 Chardonnay. Read more
Photo credit: Quails’ Gate Estate Winery
Quail’s Gate Winery Receives Sustainable Winegrowing Certification
Quails’ Gate Winery Estate in Okanagan Valley, B.C., has achieved certification from Sustainable Winegrowing B.C. (SWBC) in recognition of the estate’s sustainable practices. Read more
Arrowleaf Celebrates 20 Years Since Wineshop Opened
The Arrowleaf Cellars in Lake Country is marking 20 years in the wine industry this year. Read more
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Historic Investment in Food Security Supports British Columbians
British Columbia’s government is investing over $200 million in food security to ensure the people of the province have better access to an increased supply of affordable, local food. Read more
April is BC Wine Month
Wine Growers British Columbia is delighted to announce that the provincial government has proclaimed April 2023 as BC Wine Month. The sixth annual April is BC Wine Month begins this weekend, setting off four weeks of celebrating local 100% BC wine. Read more
New Washington Facility Coming for Okanagan Specialty Fruits
Arctic apples will have a new home for all of their processes, from start to finish, come spring. A new 100,000 sq ft. processing facility is underway in Moses Lake, Washington, close to Okanagan Specialty Fruits’ (OSF) orchards. It creates more end- Read more
Ontario Craft Wineries Conference Returns
The fifth annual Ontario Craft Wine Conference and Trade Show returns on April 18. Read more
Paynter’s Fruit Market Wins Westside Business of the Year
Paynter’s Fruit Market has been named the Business of the Year and ‘Platinum Service Provider’ at the Greater Westside Board Key Business Awards. Read more
Stronger Together: Stories of Resilience from those Affected by the 2021 Sumas Prairie Floods
Stronger Together is a mini-documentary about British Columbia’s Sumas Prairie farmers affected by the flooding that devastated many of the region’s agricultural operations in November 2021. Read more
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Disaster Financial Assistance Payment for 2021 BC Flooding
The Canadian government has provided a second payment to help British Columbia recover from the devastating flooding in 2021. Read more
John E. Peller Appointed as Officer of the Order of Canada
A toast to John Peller, as the Canadian wine legend was named as an Officer of the Order of Canada. Read more
Kubota Adds Two New Compact Tractors
Kubota has added two new tractors to its L02 line, which is among the most popular tractors for Canadian fruit growers. Read more
Acclaimed Chef Jacob Deacon-Evans Takes the Helm at Naramata Inn
Naramata Inn and Columbia Hospitality announced today that Chef Jacob Deacon-Evans has been appointed as the Inn Chef at the 115-year-old heritage property. Read more
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Harper’s Trail to Celebrate Final Season With Library Release
After 16 years in the wine business, Harper’s Trail Winery owners Ed and Vicki Collett announced their impending retirement. The Colletts will open the tasting room for a final month this May and are inviting the community to savour their final vint Read more
