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Health professionals, patients challenge court rejection of psilocybin use in training
A group of health-care workers and patients have turned to Federal Court in an effort…
Psychedelic drug MDMA eases PTSD symptoms in a study that paves the way for possible US approval
The psychedelic drug MDMA can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, researchers reported in a…
Vancouver animators are drawing up plans for a union
Workers at one of Vancouver’s biggest animation studios could be set to unionize. Organizers say…
BC Interior housing prices 50% higher than five years ago
While the price of a home has declined in the BC Interior since peaking in…
On third anniversary of BC’s promise to protect old-growth, ancient trees still falling
Conservation groups are alarmed that endangered old-growth forests continue to fall three years after B.C.…
Frantic escapes, damaged homes and lost time: First Nations hit hardest when wildfires come
Debbie Rupke (Tomma) heard a rattle at her door. It was her cousin in a…
Weather Network app can’t send alerts after cyberattack but Alert Ready working
OTTAWA – The Weather Network and MétéoMédia still can't send weather alerts through push notifications…
Staffing shortages in BC leave expectant parents in the lurch
Jen Mio was 38 weeks pregnant when she realized she’d have to throw her entire…
Blinded by a Russian shell, this Ukrainian soldier couldn’t see his wedding. But cried at new love
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Blinded by a Russian mortar shell, Ukrainian veteran Ivan Soroka couldn't…
Get a taste of the world of Catan with a cookbook inspired by the hit board game
NEW YORK (AP) — You can work up quite an appetite sitting around a table…
In a battle of electric SUVs, the Nissan Ariya takes on the Ford Mustang Mach-E
The Nissan Ariya is an all-new electric SUV for the 2023 model year. It’s Nissan’s…
Parents call for better air quality in schools to protect against viruses, fire smoke
Kate Laing's family managed to avoid COVID-19 for more than two years. When her oldest…
The mutant tomatoes are here, and they come in peace
This is the time of year when, without fail, readers send me photos of their…
‘Permanent jewelry’ makes a forever statement (though you can change your mind)
Self expression, individuality and celebration: These are some of the reasons people opt for permanent…
Earth is outside its ‘safe operating space for humanity’ on most key measurements, study says
Earth is exceeding its “safe operating space for humanity” in six of nine key measurements…
An Airbnb, Vrbo or other rental host ghosted you. Now what?
Lauren Gumport was en route to a vacation on the island of Chios, Greece, in…
Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Bethany Patton steps up to the counter and places her pink…
German tailor who specializes in bespoke lederhosen is in high demand ahead of Oktoberfest
BAD HINDELANG, Germany (AP) — As Germany’s city of Munich prepares to tap the kegs…
‘In control’: Study looks at exercise to boost overall well-being of kids with cancer
CALGARY – It's been a challenging time for Mira Penney. The 10-year-old was diagnosed with…
Health Canada to review US panel’s conclusion common decongestant doesn’t relieve congestion
Health Canada says it will review a declaration by American government experts who say a…
South Okanagan motorsports park opening new track for off-road trucks
The Area 27 racetrack in the South Okanagan has built an all-new terrain track and…
iN VIDEO: World’s largest stainless steel T-Rex coming to South Okanagan
The world’s largest stainless steel T-Rex will be unveiled in the South Okanagan next week.…
Kelowna woman calling for regulation of moving companies
A Kelowna woman is calling for regulation of the moving industry after she lost possession…
Kamloops bat attacker’s home going to court ordered sale
It has been over eight years since Jessie Simpson was attacked by Kristopher Teichrieb with…