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Marijuana is now Maine’s biggest agricultural commodity
PORTLAND, Maine – Maine is known for its wild blueberries and potatoes but marijuana has…
RCMP make significant illicit cannabis haul following raid of licensed Langley grow op
A massive amount of cannabis, packaged and still in plant form, was seized by RCMP…
At Spiritleaf, shopping for cannabis has gone ‘mainstream’
Just over two years after the federal government legalized the sale of cannabis and cannabis…
iNwine Wednesday: Evolve Cellars Effervescence
The holiday season is upon us, and as strange as it may be this year,…
Canopy Growth to close five facilities across Canada, lay off 220 workers
TORONTO – Canopy Growth Corp. will cease operations at five facilities across the country and…
Young farmers in B.C. hope new funding will grow their ranks
It’s tough breaking into the industry for new farmers, but recently announced funding in B.C.…
Stopping the rot: Okanagan College initiative creates juice from abandoned apples
An Okanagan College social enterprise is making the most of an abundance of apples left…
Man who was serving 90-year sentence for marijuana released
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – While serving a 90-year prison sentence for selling marijuana, Richard DeLisi’s…
Osoyoos coffeehouse finds a profitable ‘bubble’ in battle to beat COVID-19 restrictions
An Osoyoos coffeehouse was among the first to try an innovative way to stay open,…
Kelowna farmer’s market organizer airs frustration over new restrictions limiting artisan sales
The Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market organizer is frustrated that vendors can still sell food…
Weekend Recipe: Roasted lemon tarragon chicken
Roasted Lemon Tarragon Chicken Thighs This is my favourite way to prepare chicken and makes…
Aurora Cannabis laying off 214 workers, chief science officer to retire
Aurora Cannabis says it is laying off 214 workers and its chief science officer is…
Aphria and Tilray to merge, will use Tilray name and explore U.S. market
In the latest sign of the cannabis industry’s efforts to streamline its operations and take…
iNwine Wednesday: Intrigue Wines Social Bubbly
What do you get when a winemaker, an accountant, an internet entrepreneur and a healthcare…
Legal pot gains market share in Ontario, but progress will slip next quarter: OCS
TORONTO – Ontario’s legal cannabis industry is gaining ground in its fight against the illicit…
COVID cookbook: Okanagan College publish pandemic era recipes
It started with a conversation among Okanagan College library staff about keeping students engaged during…
Holiday treats and eats: Thompson Okanagan residents offer up favourite Christmas morning recipes
Survey says, the Wifesaver is the biggest Christmas breakfast hit. There’s always a fresh slice…
iNwine Weekend Recipe: A make-ahead dish for Christmas: Chicken cordon bleu
Christmastime is here and with current restrictions, a big turkey dinner may not be the…
Canopy Growth signs deal valued at $297M to give up stake in Canopy Rivers
SMITHS FALLS, Ont. – Canopy Growth Corp. has signed a deal valued at $297 million…
President of NB Liquor and Cannabis NB resigns and returns to private sector
FREDERICTON – The president of NB Liquor and Cannabis NB has resigned after 16 months…
Health Canada authorizes Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine ahead of holidays
OTTAWA – Health Canada approved a second COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, paving the way for the…
iNwine Wednesday: Fort Berens Winery Cabernet Franc
B.C. Cabernet Franc is seeing the spotlight these days and has become a favourite for…
Forget turkey: Six smaller alternatives for a pandemic-restricted Christmas dinner
For many in the Thompson-Okanagan, pandemic restrictions are going to make Christmas dinner look very…
Plant boom Working from home, pandemic stress has people turning green
REGINA – As Kait Waugh closed the doors of her indoor plant shop when COVID-19…