After a summer of deadly heat and uncontrolled wildfires, British Columbia was hit by record rainfalls that forced the evacuation of towns and destroyed highways and rail lines.

B.C. winery owners want permanent change to be able to deliver wine directly to consumers from off-site warehouses

Environment and Climate Change Canada said those atmospheric rivers, expected to arrive on the South Coast on Thursday and Saturday, are part of a "parade of storms" approaching as several communities remain flooded in the province's southwest.

Reap the benefits of the off-season and take a road trip to one of Canada's top wine regions. Travellers can visit them at a more leisurely pace, free from crowds. From the country's most renowned wineries of Okanagan and Niagara to lesser-known gems of Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley region, there is plenty to discover in quieter months. Whether you're keen to explore the vineyards with a private helicopter tour or taste the latest vintages at a chef's table, incredible experiences await.

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How has flooding around B.C. thus far affected tourism, supply chains, the insurance industry and general movement around the region?

Receding flood waters were helping rescue efforts, but the downpour blocked off entire towns in the province of British Columbia and cut access to the country's largest port in Vancouver, disrupting already strained global supply chains.

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Gamay is perhaps the most persecuted grape variety in history. Now recognized as making excellent wines, it is the grape used for the superior red wines of Beaujolais and responsible for many excellent wines in Canada--especially Ontario--and in regions such as the Loire Valley and Oregon. Few gamays achieve the status of fine wines, but many deliver terrific quality and have an avid following.

A Manitoba winemaker said he may have no choice but to raise the price of raising a glass of his beverages as global supply chain problems continue to put the squeeze on his operation.

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One of L'uva Bella's top-selling wine collections uses the name for three of its wines - a concord, Niagara and tri-blend.

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Wine grape crop has higher concentrations of flavours but lower yields

These days, winemakers are partnering with scientists more than ever. While vintners have long sent grapes off to the lab to help determine the ripeness of the berry and anticipate the flavour makeup of a new vintage, growers in some regions are increasingly relying on lab partners to identify when the fruits have been affected by nearby wildfire smoke.

Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Inc. announced the closing of its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding securities of Equity Wine Group Inc., its acquisition of the Shiny Apple craft cider brand from Stonechurch Vineyard and Winery Holdings Inc., the issuance of $1,889,162 in equity upon the conversion of currently outstanding convertible debentures and accrued interest, and the issuance of $6,786,715 in equity through its previously announced private placement.

While there is less tonnage this year and the extreme heat wasn't great for the plants, it was good for the grapes themselves. This growing season has resulted in concentrated flavours. This vintage will see Poplar Grove's first Pinot Noir, destined right now for a rosé.

Renowned wine expert Michael Vaughan has selected Brock University's Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) as the new home of his impeccably preserved collection of award-winning Canadian wines.