Maralee Webber says autism revealed her path in life. “I would never have gone in this direction had it not been for the special needs of my child. What I’m doing now is what I’m meant to do and it’s what I’m passionate about,” says Webber, a longtime Peachlander and owner of Irie Wellness. The name comes from her family’s love of Jamaica (they’ve been at least a dozen times) and the spirit it embodies - being in a state of peacefulness and...

It was during a road trip to get an oven when a song came on the radio, and an idea suddenly hit Dax Guest Ross - no, not in the eye, but That’s Amore made him think of the perfect slice of pie, which made him think of the perfect name for his new business. Pizzamoreh is a place where local ingredients, a wood-fired oven and the mom and son team of Dax Guest Ross and Patricia Guest make their culinary magic. “It all happened really fast - we...

There’s a lot of history in the deep roots at Hainle Vineyard and Estate Winery, and from those, exciting new possibilities are growing. Peachland’s only winery - and Canada’s original source of ice wine - has undergone a major renovation to its main building, its equipment and its vineyard on the Trepanier Bench hillside. Owner Bella Huang says it’s time to unveil some exciting changes. “We wanted to keep the history, but tie it in with the...

Did I turn off the stove? Is the hall light still on? And where is that package I ordered? If you’re like a lot of people, it’s what always seems to run though your head when away from home. Good thing there’s a family right here in Peachland who can answer all your home and business security needs. John Prexler and his wife Rose started Eyecom Security ten years ago. “We really do love helping people out,” says John, whose experience in...