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On the Northern tip of the Sonoran Desert is the territory of the Osoyoos Indian Band. In 2002, the first Indigenous owned winery in North America, Nk’Mip Cellars (say ‘in-ka-meep’) opened its doors.

As wineries across Canada are ramping up and preparing for the upcoming harvest, Bench 1775, a small but promising winery propped up on the Naramata Bench, is still reaping the rewards from a fruitful season.

Recently, British Columbia released its revised Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions legislation for the next three decades.

Anybody in northern British Columbia knows, having a reliable vehicle is paramount to braving the harsh conditions found on Canadian roadways. The drive to the hockey rink, or the supermarket, to school or to work can be treacherous and unforgiving.

The kids at Galiano Community School love their vibrant new playground, thanks to BCAA Play Here, a multi-year initiative to invest in play spaces across the province.

'Tis the season, as the song goes, and while we certainly hope you'll be jolly; we'd also like you to be safe.

"Giving back to the communities in which we live and work is one of the pillars on which Graymont has been built," explained David Chamberlain, project manager for the proposed Giscome limestone quarry and lime plant.

It’s not hard to find quaint, quirky towns on the ocean in BC, a province with nearly 26,000 km (16,000 mi) of Pacific coastline, some 40,000 islands, and distinctive laid-back West Coast culture. Each one has its own style and vibe, of course.

The following is an interview with Graymont's Giscome Project Manager David Chamberlain and Environmental Health & Safety Manager Rob Beleutz about the company's plans for its proposed lime plant and limestone quarry near Giscome.

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