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.
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...
Give the Gift of Reading: Best Books of 2018
Give the Gift of Reading:
Best Books of 2018
By Monique Tamminga
Give the gift of reading this Christmas. While meditation and yoga are wonderful ways to...
The snow gods have not been kind on some local ski hills.
The snow gods have not been kind on some local ski hills
By Monique Tamminga
Apex Mountain Resort near Penticton and Baldy Mountain Resort near Oliver...
Apex Mountain kicks off another epic ski season on December 8th
Apex Mountain
By Monique Tamminga
Wax up your boards and skis, fresh powder is in the forecast for opening day at Apex Mountain in Penticton.
The Slopes
Apex...