Steve MacNaull

Kelowna

News Reporter, Feature Writer and Wine Columnist at KelownaNow

Long-time resident of the Okanagan. Chief business writer for Kelowna Daily Courier.

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Articles

Wine column: Put on your Easter bonnet and drink these wines

6 days ago | princegeorgenow.com | Steve MacNaull

I'm seeing pink this Easter. But, I'm also seeing white and red and sparkling. I'm speaking, of course, about your diverse-and-delicious options for an Easter long weekend of wine pairing. Wine paired with the patio, the deck, the backyard, friends, relatives, ham and lamb. Let's start with the pink because I mentioned it first. The pale hue of an exceptional Rose is ideal for spring and Easter as both occasions trigger change and light, love and joy.
Wine column: Put on your Easter bonnet and drink these wines

6 days ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Steve MacNaull

I'm seeing pink this Easter. But, I'm also seeing white and red and sparkling. I'm speaking, of course, about your diverse-and-delicious options for an Easter long weekend of wine pairing. Wine paired with the patio, the deck, the backyard, friends, relatives, ham and lamb. Let's start with the pink because I mentioned it first. The pale hue of an exceptional Rose is ideal for spring and Easter as both occasions trigger change and light, love and joy.
Apartment rents in Kelowna are a-tumbling down

1 week ago | kelownanow.com | Steve MacNaull

It's that old adage of supply and demand. The supply of rental apartments in Kelowna is surging, pushing down demand to pay record-high rents. As such, since rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city peaked at $2,010 in August 2024, it's been on a slide to $1,910 in January and now $1,850 in March, according to the just-released monthly Canadian Rent Report by Zumper, the online platform that lists apartments for rent. $160 a month less rent is a big deal in the rental world.
Wine column: What to do on Malbec World Day

1 week ago | princegeorgenow.com | Steve MacNaull

Argentina has done a marvelous job in making Malbec its own. Like most wine grape varietals, Malbec originated in wine mecca France. There it is a component, but not the star, in most red Bordeaux blends that also include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. However, bring Malbec to Argentina and it is the star.
Wine column: What to do on Malbec World Day

1 week ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Steve MacNaull

Argentina has done a marvelous job in making Malbec its own. Like most wine grape varietals, Malbec originated in wine mecca France. There it is a component, but not the star, in most red Bordeaux blends that also include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. However, bring Malbec to Argentina and it is the star.
Funeral director takes over as president of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce

2 weeks ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Steve MacNaull

In a world fraught with tariff chaos, economic upheaval and 51st state rhetoric, the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce aims to be a voice of calm and guidance. "I am confident our chamber will continue to be a leader among our peers in the city, around the province and across the country," said Sara Lawson, the new president of the 720-member Kamloops chamber. "During uncertain times, such as these, we are here for the business community.
Just like spring, the Kamloops housing market is popping

2 weeks ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Steve MacNaull

After February's wait-and-see, Kamloops' housing market snapped into action in March. "We saw the typical seasonal uptick that usually comes as we head into the busy spring market," said Kaytee Sharun, president of the 2,600-member Association of Interior Realtors.
Prospera, Coast Capital and Sunshine Coast credit unions want to merge

2 weeks ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Steve MacNaull

Mergers are all the rage in BC's credit union sphere. The latest is Prospera, Coast Capital Savings and Sunshine Coast intending to join forces to create Canada's largest nation 'purpose-driven' credit union. 'Purpose-driven' refers to the member-owned, cooperative banking model putting 'purpose' before profit to have a meaningful impact on the lives of members, employees and communities with the likes of profit sharing with members and donations to the community.
Who left the cat urine sample, stuffed sloth and gold teeth in the Uber?

2 weeks ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Steve MacNaull

Sure, we've all been there. We sometimes forget our phone, wallet, keys or glasses. But, losing a cat urine sample, stuffed sloth, gold teeth, a musical instrument or your grandparents? Well that's absentmindness on a whole new (and messed up) level. All such lapses are covered in the just-release Uber Lost & Found Index.
Well, hello there Okanagan sunflower

2 weeks ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Steve MacNaull

Does it make me some sort of botany geek if I admit to getting a little over-excited by the sight of the first Okanagan sunflower blooms? The City of Kelowna's official flower and emblem starts to burst into colour the first week of April every year. Yet, somehow, the blossoming is always surprising, fresh and new and exhilarating.