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Cases of COVID-19 down, influenza and RSV up in BC
VANCOUVER – New data suggest that COVID-19 activity in British Columbia is trending downward, while…
Charge against Calgary pro-Palestine protester stayed as debate rages over chant
CALGARY – Prosecutors have stayed a charge against a man who was arrested in Calgary…
Snoop Dogg says he’s giving up ‘smoke.’ It caught some of his fans off guard
NEW YORK (AP) — Asking for privacy, hip-hop legend and longtime marijuana enthusiast Snoop Dogg…
Cannabis worker died on job from asthma attack; first reported case in US
A 27-year-old woman suffered a fatal asthma attack last year in what health and workplace…
Canopy Growth says Ontario court has approved sale of BioSteel business
SMITHS FALLS, Ont. – Canopy Growth Corp. says an Ontario court has approved the sale…
Burning trees is not a clean energy option: climate advocates
With the annual United Nations climate conference just around the corner, environmental groups are calling…
How to become a Christmas Elf to help families in Okanagan and Shuswap
Volunteer Christmas elves across the Okanagan are working to provide for families and individuals who…
Husky Labrador cross in northern BC horribly injured in attack by another dog
A dog with a severe leg injury was surrendered to the BC SPCA , but…
Tis’ the season for Christmas markets in Kamloops and the Okanagan
Those who are on the hunt for unique, handcrafted gifts for loved ones this Christmas…
Kelowna asking for public’s opinion of proposed changes to short-term rental zoning
Kelowna city council is asking for the public’s opinion on proposed changes to the short-term…
BC Housing has 83 housing units to show for $30M in Kamloops real estate in 2 years
BC Housing has spent $30 million on Kamloops real estate in the past two years,…
How UBC and UBCO are revolutionizing Ph.Ds
The Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia is in its second year of…
Live updates | Limited telecom services return to Gaza, but the UN lacks fuel for aid delivery
Limited phone and internet services began working again Friday across Gaza after fuel was delivered…
Eating less meat would be good for the Earth. Small nudges can change behavior
NEW YORK (AP) — Preston Cabral eats meat nearly every day at home, but his…
Not into skiing? Try these other outdoor Thompson-Okanagan winter activities
With winter fast approaching and the days getting shorter, some fun in the snow might…
UBC Okanagan student’s research may help communities avoid flooding after wildfire
Through its Public Scholars Initiative, the University of British Columbia Okanagan is making wildfire regions,…
Housing crisis in Okanagan impacting humans and their pets
Many people are facing hardships due to the housing crisis in the Okanagan and pets…
Vernon hockey coach appeals sexual assault conviction of former player
CONTENT ADVISORY A former Vernon hockey coach will be tried again after he was convicted…
Out-of-province boat ban gaining support in the Thompson-Okanagan
Calls for a moratorium on out-of-province boats in BC to protect local waterways from invasive…
John’s Angels: Kelowna’s group of volunteers for the unhoused
A new group of volunteers wanting to help the unhoused has emerged in Kelowna to…
Nearly two decades on, Scott Pilgrim’s fandom continues to grow
Toronto layabout Scott Pilgrim has been 23 for 19 years, but somehow, he still feels…
Unclear when Canadians still in Gaza Strip can cross into Egypt
Canadians still stuck in the war-torn Gaza Strip continue to wait their chance to cross…
Publicly funded genetic test for suitable antidepressants would save health-care costs: study
VANCOUVER – Loss. That's the word that comes to mind when Linda Riches thinks of…
Ukrainians fleeing war say there are barriers to starting new life in Canada
OTTAWA – The lunchtime chatter among a small group of employees in the crowded breakroom…