Kismet Estate Winery moves from vineyard to table this summer. The South Okanagan estate heads into the season with new wines, Holi, live music nights, Manzil, and strong early growth across the family's vineyards.

Artisan SakeMaker Marks 20 Years on Granville Island and Looks to the Future of Canadian Sake. The Vancouver sake winery enters its anniversary season with OSAKE, CMC Sake + Wine Merchants, Sake & Tapas Central, BC-grown rice, Orizée skincare, and new rice trials in British Columbia

Claude Monet is joining Vincent van Gogh in Nanaimo this summer, turning the previously announced Beyond Van Gogh exhibition into a two-artist experience at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Beyond Monet has been added to the Nanaimo run from July 18 to August 29, 2026, bringing the artist’s work to Vancouver Island for the first time and giving ticket holders access to both presentations under one admission.

Tourism Nanaimo shares FIFA strategy update

Kismet Estate Winery expands corporate offerings - from custom wine labels and virtual tastings to team dinners, retreats, and overnight stays, Kismet and Manzil offer a distinctive way to gather

For Immediate Release April 21, 2026 Summerland Junior Jets Hockey Society Names Robert Dirk Inaugural Head Coach of the Summerland Jets Former NHL defenseman and longtime development coach to lead community-owned expansion team into its first season Summerland, B.C. - The Summerland Junior Jets Hockey Society is pleased to announce Robert Dirk as the inaugural Head Coach of the Summerland Jets, the new community-owned junior hockey team joining the British Columbia Hocke

Tourism Nanaimo showcases where urban meets nature with meetings and events toolkit. Planner-facing resource highlights Nanaimo’s venues, accommodations, incentives, and local support as BC’s hotel industry gathers in the city.

Tourism Nanaimo has officially joined the Destination Think Collective, a peer group of ambitious, forward-thinking travel leaders who are committed to using travel to make a better world. This global network of destinations is leading the charge toward a sustainable future by implementing and promoting the best solutions.

Kismet Estate Winery celebrates National Proposal Day with launch of proposals and wedding waitlist for 2027

Tourism Nanaimo launches new Sports Hosting Toolkit. The launch supports Tourism Nanaimo’s long-term goal to become a premier hosting destination by 2030.

Kismet Estate Winery’s Manpreet Dhaliwal Named to the BCBusiness 30 Under 30 Class of 2026

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience comes to Nanaimo this summer. Custom-installed for the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, the exhibition runs July 18 to August 29, 2026, with early-bird tickets on sale now

For Immediate Release February 27, 2026 Chef Dez Lo Unveils New Website and Brand Partnership Offerings Top Chef Canada Season 10 runner-up introduces a new digital home for bookings, media, and collaborations, with a refreshed logo inspired by her “Dragon Lady” nickname Vancouver, B.C. - Chef Deseree “Dez” Lo, the Vancouver-based chef, culinary personality, and Top Chef Canada Season 10 runner-up, has launched a revamped website, chefdezlo.com , alongside the official rollou