An update from JoieFarm winery
Naramata's JoieFarm continues to grow and earn accolades We've just received a bulletin from our friends Michael and Heidi of JoieFarm so we thought we'd share it with you. A Golden Spring Harvest The spring wine competition results are in and it has been a bumper crop of gold medals and Best in Class awards […]
Bill C-311 stalled by political filibuster
MP Dan Albas' bill to "free our grapes" hits a wall in the House of Commons It was not expected by anyone, but a popular Private Member's Bill that would allow wineries in Canada to expand their business was cut down by a filibuster by the Opposition NDP. Bill C-311, the "An Act to amend […]
“Free My Grapes” legislation may pass Tuesday
BC Premier Clark attends rally in support of MP Dan Albas' Bill C-311 Just as Bill C-311 heads into Parliament for third and final reading, a rally in support of the legislation took place in Penticton. Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas' Private Members Bill C-311 is "An Act to amend the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act […]