Tag: covid-19

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COVID-19 Precautions at BC Winery Tasting Rooms When You Visit

 mywinepal  June 26, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic and the lessening of restrictions people will want to meet and move about.  Dr. Henry has asked people in BC to travel within our province.  During the summer many people travel to the Okanagan where there is an abundance of sun, fresh tree fruits, beaches, and wine.  Other areas across the interior, the Fraser Valley and…

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Getting Gratitude from JAK’s and Okanagan Crush Pad

 mywinepal  April 24, 2020

With these challenging times, it is good to be able to take some time to be grateful for those people around us and the country we live in.  I am grateful that all my family and friends are symptom-free and are staying safe in their homes.  I am grateful that I am able to work at home to educate my…

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Local Food Producers Threatened by COVID-19 Crisis

 mywinepal  April 2, 2020

We all need food to live.  BC’s small food producers produce top-quality meats, fruits, and vegetables for us.  You can find their food in grocery stores, but as well as at Farmer’s Markets, directly at their farm and now you can have it shipped to you.  Let’s help our local food producers survive this crisis we have with COVID-19 by…

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Have a Virtual Wine Tasting During COVID-19

 mywinepal  March 21, 2020

With the COVID-19 spread and everyone hopefully staying at home to help minimize the spread, what can you do for fun?  There are only so many re-runs that you can watch on TV.  Why not try something fun with friends remotely, plus help BC wineries?  Have a virtual tasting.  If you have a laptop, tablet or smartphone, it will have…