Judie Steeves

The Okanagan's first commercial forager, Scott Moran, clips some buds of pepperwort into a bowl.

Commercial forager now serves local restaurants

Foraging for wild roots and berries, leaves and flowers is not just fun, it adds a new dimension to high-end dining in the Okanagan.

The Okanagan's first commercial forager, Scott Moran, clips some buds of pepperwort into a bowl.
Deb's lemon angel pie

from Jude’s Kitchen: Grand eats

Help conserve wildlife habitat while enjoying the creations of some of the province's top chefs and wineries at Earth Wind & Fire.

Deb's lemon angel pie

Steeves/Trail Mix: Parks as green spaces must be respected

Kelowna's City Park is too vital a patch of green recreational space to sacrifice to more vehicles.

Help a trail, take a hike

For the 16th year, three hikes have been organized Sunday to raise money to maintain West Kelowna trails.

Bear shot in downtown Peachland

Bear considered a danger to people shot in downtown Peachland.

Rainfall raising Okanagan Lake’s level

Thunderstorms and runoff have raised the level of Okanagan Lake well above normal for this time of year.

Too much drinking in the back country

Conservation officers issued dozens of tickets over the long weekend for everything from intoxication to boat and vehicle offences.

Seared scallops with baby greens

from Jude’s Kitchen: early garden greens

Make the best use of the early herbs and vegetables from your garden or a local farmer's, while they're still delicate and full of flavour.

Seared scallops with baby greens
West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater had good things to say about the regional district, in speaking to the announcement of new parkland along Powers Creek Thursday.

New parkland connects the dots

A linear corridor park along Powers Creek has been completed with the latest acquisition by the Central Okanagan Regional District.

West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater had good things to say about the regional district, in speaking to the announcement of new parkland along Powers Creek Thursday.
Barbecued spiced lamb

from Jude’s Kitchen: barbecue season

With the Victoria Day long weekend looming, it's time to turn to more-casual entertaining; time to dust off the barbecue.

Barbecued spiced lamb
SFU biodiversity professor Arne Mooers.

Maintaining biodiversity in Okanagan is vital

Ecologists and evolutionists from across the country are meeting in the Okanagan, a biodiversity hotspot.

SFU biodiversity professor Arne Mooers.
Renowned ecologist David Schindler, University of Alberta.

Close Okanagan to control growth

World-renowned Canadian ecologist David Schindler advises shutting the door to further growth in the Okanagan.

Renowned ecologist David Schindler, University of Alberta.

Top ecologists gather in Kelowna

Some of the newest research into ecology and evolutionary biology will be presented at UBCO in the next week.

Mid-air camping looks way more comfortable than sleeping on the ground, and this made-in-B.C. Hennessy Hammock folds up into nothing too.

Steeves/Trail Mix: hang out mid-air but come out to vote

While hanging out in your new hammock tent, consider how you'll vote on Monday, and here's some info from the candidates.

Mid-air camping looks way more comfortable than sleeping on the ground, and this made-in-B.C. Hennessy Hammock folds up into nothing too.
Youngsters play tug of war on the lawn of the Manor House at Fintry at a previous Spring Fair. This year's is Sunday, to celebrate Mother's Day.

Moms are invited to fair at Fintry

There'll be something for everyone to celebrate Mother's Day at Fintry provincial park, put on by the Friends of Fintry.

Youngsters play tug of war on the lawn of the Manor House at Fintry at a previous Spring Fair. This year's is Sunday, to celebrate Mother's Day.

Flood danger critical in next few days

Sudden hot weather has caused local creeks to fill with snowmelt from high elevations around the valley.

Delta Grand sommelier Paul Clark pours a glass of local bubbly to pair with an unusual cheese combination as part of a wine and cheese seminar, one of hundreds of events as part of the Spring Okanagan Wine Festival.

Educate your palate and have fun at the same time

Tasting different combinations of local wines and cheeses can be eye-opening and great fun.

Delta Grand sommelier Paul Clark pours a glass of local bubbly to pair with an unusual cheese combination as part of a wine and cheese seminar, one of hundreds of events as part of the Spring Okanagan Wine Festival.
Sign from the current location where waste material from the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant is being spread, in the Bob's Lake pit area, near Paradise Lake.

Concern about biosolids in West Kelowna’s watershed

A proposal to dump biosolids from the Westside treatment plant in West Kelowna's watershed is meeting some opposition.

Sign from the current location where waste material from the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant is being spread, in the Bob's Lake pit area, near Paradise Lake.
Pecan Coffee Cake

from Jude’s Kitchen: feeding mom

On Mother's Day, your favourite mom would appreciate whatever you cooked for her, as long as the ingredients are fresh and flavourful.

Pecan Coffee Cake
Wine judges select best of varietal for Spring Okanagan Wine Festival and announce them to kick it off Thursday night.

Spring wine awards presented

Wine judges select top wines in 24 varietal categories, plus some they judge 26 top wines in addition to the best.

Wine judges select best of varietal for Spring Okanagan Wine Festival and announce them to kick it off Thursday night.