Space Events
Did you know that the International Space Station is almost on it’s 50th Expedition Team since it launched in 1998?
Okanagan Orchards
If you live in British Columbia, chances are you’ve driven through or visited the beautiful vineyards and orchards of the Okanagan. Our region in the Interior is just beginning to develop our vineyards, but if you are looking for a picturesque getaway close to home…
Summer Fire Safety
Summer is a time of long sunny days and more time spent outdoors. As we have all been reminded this year by the early Northern BC and Fort McMurray fires, it is crucial to maintain proper safety standards and prevent fires…
Kamloops Wine Festival
Wine: “Nectar of the gods”, beverage of choice for Dionysus, and sometime blood of Christ. It’s no wonder we still enjoy these wonderful “sour grapes”…
The Four Gentlemen: Chrysanthemum
As winter turns to spring, flowers are in abundance. Whether you’re a fan of wildflowers or cultivated breeds, it’s always interesting to know the history of plants. The Chrysanthemum is known as one of the “Four Gentlemen” in Chinese and East Asian art…
Dalmatians – the Perfect Running Companion
Looking for a companion on your morning run? Look no further than the dalmatian!…
Fiddleheads – Delicious and Nutritious
Are you a fan of eating wild? British Columbia and the western states have many interesting wild dining options…
Pine Beetle Impact 2016
The Mountain Pine Beetle has been the scourge of the BC forest for over 10 years – now it is moving towards Alberta and Saskatchewan for its prefered meal of mature trees (trees over 80 years old). Learn more about the spread of the beetle, and what you should know about what’s coming in 2016…
Connection, Social Media & Health
Connection is a crucial part of emotional health…
Golf: Grooming Leaders of the Future
The stereotype of golfing is executives or doctors cutting out on a day of work to hit the course. But what if instead of being a hobby or a pastime, golf is instead a powerful training ground for skills that are needed for leadership?…
Konmari: Spring Clean to Find Your Dream Home
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve probably at least heard of “Konmari”….
Yearly Medical Checkups: Necessity or Outmoded Tradition?
Do you really need to schedule that annual checkup? As health care costs increase, and family doctors become less common, should we be checking healthy people for disease?…
Global Transport
We used to watch The Jetsons and assume that by 2016 we would all be whizzing around in our own personal spaceships – but transport, of people and goods, hasn’t changed as much as we thought it would…
