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Explore and Experience the History of the Okanagan’s Phantom Creek Estates

Phantom Creek Estates is a sought-after winery on the renowned Black Sage Bench  in BC’s Okanagan Valley. Famous for its exquisite single-vineyard Bordeaux-style blends and Alsatian-style white wines, the winery continually sets new benchmarks for Canadian winemaking. It boldly explores innovative techniques while upholding traditional methods. Guided by the consulting winemaker Oliver Humbrecht, Phantom Creek...

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Oration Global’s David Wong Pushes SME’s to New Heights of Success

David Wong, a seasoned marketer  with over twelve years of experience, co-founded Oration Global with Carl Brodie, MA, CFP, in 2023. Together, they have built a venture that is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of services that stand out in the market, helping business owners grow, secure funding, and reduce costs in unique and...

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CELEBRATE: Niko Keshtkar & Sam Golestanian at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Allow us to share the captivating love story of Niko Keshtkar and  Sam Golestanian. Their romantic journey took an unexpected turn during a surprise weekend in Dubai. While Niko was on a business trip, Sam orchestrated a clandestine plan, flying in from China and securing a remarkable stay at the Bvlgari Resort, unbeknownst to Niko. Following...

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Publishers Message: Welcome To Issue #26

Summer has arrived, bringing with it the promise of West Coast dreams and sunny days. It is a reality we can all enjoy as our city slows down and the lazy pace matches our mood. This summer, I am expanding the Travel sections in the July and August issues to entice everyone with the unique...

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Let Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos Be Your Go-To for Luxury Desert Relaxation

As part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, Spirit Ridge Resort is ideally suited for a quiet Okanagan getaway. The expansive property reflects the region’s rich Indigenous culture. On arrival, guests are greeted by bilingual traffic signs in English and the language of the Osoyoos Indian Band, along with striking iron, stone, and wood-carved...

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Showcase Pianos Presents the ‘Women Of Fazioli’ [Flower, Chan, Paolini, Kudo]

Since January 2023, we have had the pleasure of hosting the Showcase Pianos Presents series in partnership with local music enthusiast and luxury purveyor, Manuel Bernaschek. This sponsored series provides a unique opportunity to hear the stories of the notable pianists and performers who have visited our beautiful city and spent time with one of...

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Phantom Creek’s Wu Ching Ru Installation is Emotionally Evocative

At the entrance to Phantom Creek Estates winery, visitors are awe-struck at two female figures, each seven metres tall, winged and poised to take flight but tethered to the earth by a slender waterfall of coated bronze. Wu Ching Ru’s ‘Pro Terra et Natura’ towers above the lush terroir as a testament to her unwavering...

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Kris Krug: Taking AI and Art to New Heights with Future Proof Creatives

Kris Krug is a boundary-pushing Creative Explorer, an intuitive Tech Whisperer, and a tenacious Culture Hacker. In the fabric of the digital era, where technology often overshadows humanity, Kris has taken it upon himself to chart a different course. He shares, “I’m on a relentless mission to humanize technology, to infuse it with empathy, ethics,...

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Looking for a Luxury EV? Take the Audi e-tron GT for a Test Ride!

The Audi e-tron GT has been the electric and sporty top model in Audi’s product portfolio since its premiere in 2021. The four-door Gran Turismo combines evocative design with a powerful drive system and dynamic handling. The new versions significantly improve the sporty vehicle’s range, performance, charging, and handling. With the RS e-tron GT performance3,...

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Plant-based Dining in the Okanagan at The Bear, The Fish, The Root, & The Berry

The Bear, The Fish, The Root  & The Berry restaurant offers a unique fusion of modern vineyard cuisine inspired by the traditions of the First Nations people of the Okanagan. Its unique name is derived from a traditional Syilx People‘s creation stories of their culture and the story of the Four Food Chiefs, promising a...

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Explore and Experience the History of the Okanagan’s Phantom Creek Estates

Oration Global’s David Wong Pushes SME’s to New Heights of Success

CELEBRATE: Niko Keshtkar & Sam Golestanian at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Publishers Message: Welcome To Issue #26

Let Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos Be Your Go-To for Luxury Desert Relaxation

Showcase Pianos Presents the ‘Women Of Fazioli’ [Flower, Chan, Paolini, Kudo]

Phantom Creek’s Wu Ching Ru Installation is Emotionally Evocative

Kris Krug: Taking AI and Art to New Heights with Future Proof Creatives

Looking for a Luxury EV? Take the Audi e-tron GT for a Test Ride!

Plant-based Dining in the Okanagan at The Bear, The Fish, The Root, & The Berry

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