Town Hall Brands

08/11/2026

People have been asking how they can help Summerland. Here are six meaningful ways. 💛

As the Bald Range wildfire continues to impact the community, firefighters, first responders, emergency crews, volunteers and neighbours are doing the urgent work of protecting people, homes and businesses.

For those watching from elsewhere and wondering what they can do, one important answer is to support Summerland's local economy.

Six ways to help:

1. Buy a Summerland product. Choose locally made wine, cider, beer, spirits, food, art and other products at retailers, restaurants or online.

2. Buy a gift certificate. Purchase one now for a Summerland restaurant, winery, cidery, shop, experience or accommodation provider to use later.

3. Choose Summerland when dining out. Ask for something made in Summerland when ordering wine, cider, beer or spirits.

4. Support businesses online. Follow Summerland businesses, share their posts and recommend them to your community.

5. Plan a future visit. When it is safe and appropriate to return, consider a fall or future getaway.

6. Tell someone about Summerland. Word of mouth matters. Share the wineries, restaurants, shops, artists, producers and experiences you love.

Every purchase helps keep money moving through the local economy at a time when Summerland needs it most.

Choose Summerland. Choose local. Keep showing up. 💛

Links
Here is a web link:
https://townhallbrands.com/blog/2026/8/11/choose-summerland-community-calls-on-british-columbians-for-support-during-bald-range-wildfire

Here are images and Summerland Strong Graphics:
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Destination Summerland
Summerland's Bottleneck Drive
Summerland Chamber of Commerce
Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa

08/04/2026

Your August just got more exciting!

Once again McGuigan Wines is giving away a CAR at BCL

When you want a reliable, approachable, fruit-forward wine that consistently delivers excellent value, McGuigan Black Label is a dependable Australian choice.

August 8 visit a participating BCLIQUOR Store to grab your bottle of McGuigan Black Label and enter to win a car!

All tastings on August 8th

HIGHGATE VILLAGE (Burnaby)
1:00pm to 5:00pm

KELOWNA ORCHARD PK (Kelowna)
1:00pm to 5:00pm

LANGLEY (Langley)
1:00pm to 5:00pm

RICHMOND BRIGHOUSE (Richmond)
1:00pm to 5:00pm

ALBERNI & BUTE (Vancouver)
1:00pm to 5:00pm

39TH & CAMBIE (Vancouver)
1:00pm to 5:00pm

FORT STREET (Victoria)
1:00pm to 5:00pm

PARK ROYAL (West Vancouver)
1:00pm to 5:00pm

Learn more about and enter the giveaway by visiting https://mcguiganwinespromo.com/ and/or visiting participating BCLIQUOR Stores.

No purchase necessary. Must be a resident of British Columbia and of legal drinking age. Please enjoy responsibly.

07/30/2026

It was so special to see Trudy Heiss, a pioneering matriarch of BC wine industry, and original owner of Gray Monk Estate Winery as she did a signing of her book at the BC VQA Wine Information Centre

Publicized by Good Wine Gal, partial proceeds of the book benefit the BC Hospitality Foundation

A lovely turnout of other women in B.C. wine, media, and fans of Trudy.

Fun fact: our Leeann worked with Trudy in the early 2000s & Trudy, 86, said the last time they saw each other was 2019! 


07/22/2026

Some gifts are priceless.

This week, Chef Chrissy B🌶️ surprised our team with a basket filled with homemade BC goodness: cinnamon swirl sourdough, canned cherries, garlic scape pesto, pickles, strawberry jam, plum jelly, BC blueberry cookies, and her own take on a Nanaimo bar cookie.

It wasn’t just the food that made an impression. It was the story behind it.

Christine shared that canning has been part of her life since childhood. Her grandmother was a farmer, and every summer the family would spend time preserving the harvest together. The smell of fresh bread, jam, pickles, and produce from the garden became some of her favourite memories.

Today, she carries on that tradition, not because it’s trendy, but because she loves sharing a little piece of the season with people she cares about.

As communicators, we spend a lot of time helping clients tell meaningful stories. Sometimes those stories arrive in a basket.

Thank you, Christine, for reminding us that generosity, tradition, and the bounty of a BC summer are meant to be shared. ❤️🌾🍓

07/21/2026

They are MARRIED!!!

After two weeks off so she could get married, our team prepared a little surprise welcome back tea time for our PR lead Sierra and her husband Michael.

We decorated the office & prepared treats, and toasted with a bottle of dealcoholized wine.

Please help us congratulate the newlyweds!

07/16/2026

Happy World PR Day!

Public relations today looks very different than it did even a few years ago.

As media evolves, AI reshapes search, and creators become an increasingly important part of the communications landscape, brands need thoughtful strategies that connect with the right audiences in the right places.

Our team is proud to help clients navigate it all, from media relations and brand storytelling to creator partnerships, media training, event management, and VIP guest list coordination.

A big thank you to our talented team and to our media, creator, and industry partners who help bring great stories to life every day.

Happy World PR Day!

07/08/2026

Some holidays are worth celebrating simply because they’re fun.

Happy National Freeze Pop Day!

Yes, it’s one of those made-up holidays, but after the stretch of warm summer weather we’ve been enjoying, we’ll happily take any excuse to enjoy a frozen treat.

Even if today is a little cooler, it still feels like the perfect time to slow down, catch up with the team, and savour a little taste of summer.

What’s your favourite flavour?

07/06/2026

June, you had some highlights : Welcoming the world to Vancouver for FIFA World Cup ⚽️

🎂 it was Leeann‘s birthday

🎂 it was Sierra’s birthday

Science World was transformed

Attended a creator meetup at Kits Beach hosted by Maysa

Met Ontario‘s Grape King at a woman and wine event hosted by Wines of BC

Kelly from Wines of B.C. with Augusta, Ontario Grape King

Met up with David for coffee & to check out Ellipsis Cafe

Helped celebrate Kat’s new book over sips at Dear Gus

Received a generous gift from our client Katie at the National Baseball Congress

Visited by our client Natasha of Bira Rum to go over some packaging needs

Visited by Cassandra Anderton of Vancouver is Awesome and her own Good Life Vancouver website

Celebrating This Is Our BC with our limited edition scarves

06/30/2026

What a great read in VITA Daily Media, which covers where today's wine lover is coming from attitude-wise, and how the team at Haywire Winery is leaning into relationships and a new club model.

https://vitamagazine.com/2026/06/30/why-haywire-is-betting-on-trust-instead-of-tradition-when-it-comes-to-wine/

Andrew Raines Christine McConnell Coletta Okanagan Crush Pad

Okanagan Crush Pad is rethinking wine clubs, regenerative farming and even Chardonnay—and the future of BC wine looks brighter because of it. The wine industry has long been built on exclusivity. Private allocations. Members-only releases. Waiting lists designed to make consumers feel lucky simply...

06/30/2026

Happy birthday to Sierra!!!

Please help us celebrate the birthday of this fun, kind, witty, caring person, whose emails you see sharing client news, inviting you to sip delicious things, and attend our client’s events.

A break for cake and back to it, so please help us wish her the very best day!