Monique Tamminga
Monique is passionate about writing and wine. When she isn’t touring Okanagan wineries, you can find her writing, laughing and drinking copious amounts of coffee. She has been a newspaper journalist for nearly 20 years in Vancouver and now proudly calls the Okanagan home.
Coming soon… the BEST BEER festival in B.C.!
It’s only a week away until the best beer festival in B.C. By Monique Tamminga. Exercise that beer elbow and get your growler ready for the...
History was made in Summerland this Month
History was made in Summerland this Month By Monique Tamminga. For 100 years, local sugar maple trees have been carrying that magic sap. A little bit of...
Off the Cuff with Vancouver singer Dan Mangan
Off the Cuff with Vancouver singer Dan Mangan By Monique Tamminga Like Valentine’s Day came a day early, Vancouver singer/songwriter Dan Mangan is playing an intimate...
Video: Paul Brandt gets stuck on Coquihalla on the way to Penticton concert
Paul Brandt gets stuck on Coquihalla By Monique Tamminga The treacherous Coquihalla highway almost stopped country music legend Paul Brandt from playing in Penticton this Saturday...
The Okanagan Beard Festival FUNraiser kicks off in Penticton this February 4th!
The Okanagan Beard Festival FUNraiser kicks off in Penticton this February 4th! By Monique Tamminga Beards are bushy, beautiful and bold and they are growing in...
Blacklight Mini Golf Opens
Blacklight Mini Golf Opens By Monique Tamminga Have you been spending way too much time with Netflix and your couch? It’s normal to hibernate at this...
Country Music Star: Paul Brandt Q&A
Paul Brandt Q&A By Monique Tamminga Canadian country music icon Paul Brandt is playing Penticton on Saturday, Jan. 26 and fans couldn’t be more excited. Ahead of...
Summerland Polar Bear Swim
Summerland Polar Bear Swim By Monique Tamminga More than 100 brave, crazy souls started out 2019 with a splash in Summerland New Year’s Day. Around 500 people...
Local bands are ready to rock New Years Eve!
Local bands are ready to rock New Years Eve! By Monique Tamminga Bands like Hillside Outlaws, Lucky Monkey and Linus Live are going to rock celebrations...
Take the Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day
Take the Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day By Monique Tamminga Do you know how to cure a New Year’s Eve hang over? Take the...
