The Vancouver International Wine Festival is pleased to welcome acclaimed wine writer Andrew Jefford as the keynote speaker for the 2020 festival. Jefford will moderate and speak at a number of public and trade-only events over festival week, which takes place February 22-March 1, at the Vancouver Convention Centre and other venues in Metro Vancouver.

Despite a push from U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., and north country wine makers, Ontario will not reduce its fees on U.S. wine imports as part of a new trade deal between the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Despite concerted marketing efforts from the wine industry, Nielsen data shows millennials are drinking more spirits and beer as well as embracing cannabis. For them, for now, wine is an afterthought. As a result, you can expect to see more premium wines in cans and other packaging innovations made to shift standard - some might say, elitist - marketing practices to appeal to emerging consumers. These won't be novelty products. They'll be authentic wines packaged for convenience and have the added benefit of reducing producers' carbon footprints.

"We really did see the results of good weather in tourism, and consumer visits to the bench," Baird said. "We definitely saw the benefits of no smoke."

From educational wine seminars, tastings and parties to lively lunches, winery dinners and the spectacular Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, VanWineFest offers something to please every palate.

House approved a bill that puts in place terms of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement

Canada is the state's second-largest export market, accounting for $17.7 billion in goods, led by computers and electronics, accounting for 10% of the state's exports last year. California imported $27 billion in goods from Canada, led by transportation equipment.

"We are pleased to name two successors for Scott Oppenheimer's prior role of Regional President for the Control States and Canada-which has been divided into two roles, one for Control states and one for Canada-as well as the new role of Senior Vice President, Commercial Transformation & Digital Strategy,"

For the second year in a row, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) has been named the 2019 World's Responsible Tourism Award Winner at the 26th Annual World Travel Awards.

The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is excited to announce the launch of its Regional Pledge, which provides the framework for sustainable tourism in the region for all visitors.