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No booze on the beach in West Kelowna
West Kelowna city council took a pass on a suggested pilot project to allow alcohol…
Largest ever Kamloops residential development clears final hurdle at City Hall
Kamloops city council approved a development permit for Kelson Group to build the largest residential…
‘Chronfather’ busted, properties searched in Kelowna, Calgary
A joint police operation led to $13 million worth of drug seizures last week, linking…
Canopy Growth selling C3 Cannabinoid Compound Company GmbH subsidiary
SMITHS FALLS, ONT. – Canopy Growth Corp. says it has signed a deal to sell…
‘Now is not the time to travel,’ Duclos says as Canada warns against trips abroad
OTTAWA – The federal government is now warning Canadians against all non-essential international travel in…
Easy access to booze helped boost COVID pandemic drinking in Interior Health: study
The Interior Health region had the highest per capita alcohol consumption rate in B.C. during…
Legal cannabis sales overtake illicit market for first time in Ontario: OCS
TORONTO – New data shows sales made through Ontario’s legal cannabis channels have overtaken those…
Pandemic puppy boom drives profits, unleashes havoc on pet businesses
TORONTO – Arpeggio may seem like a puffed-up name for a puppy, but Alison Hodd…
Canada reinstates molecular test for travellers, more restrictions in some provinces
Canada is bringing back a requirement for everyone entering the country to have a pre-arrival…
‘Intense flavour’: Unique freeze-dried candy creations big hit in Kamloops
A Kamloops couple is trying to keep up to the demand for their freeze-dried candy…
City slickers tackle first winter on zero-waste farm near Kamloops
A young couple from Vancouver pursuing a zero-waste lifestyle on a farm near Kamloops is…
Okanagan ice wines getting the cold shoulder this winter
Temperatures are beginning to drop low enough to harvest grapes for ice wine but many…
B.C. accountant has to pay $100K for running unlicenced rental business
A Vancouver accountant who managed rental properties for almost two decades without being licenced, and…
This cat robot will serve you sushi at a Kamloops Japanese restaurant
The future is now. Kamloops foodie Beth Quirie was surprised to see her waiter was…
B.C. cap on restaurant food delivery fees to stay at 15% through next year
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says it's extending the cap on fees charged by…
Four more highrise towers proposed for Kelowna’s waterfront
An application has been filed with the City of Kelowna to rezone land in order…
Craft cannabis enthusiasts rolling up to Kelowna for 4-20 summit
A resort in Kelowna will be the joint that hosts the 2022 B.C. Cannabis Summit.…
More Canadians getting their pot from legal channels than ever before: Health Canada
TORONTO – An annual Health Canada survey suggests that Canadians purchased more cannabis from legal…
Police seize drugs being peddled to youth in Kelowna
Two men have been arrested for selling magic mushrooms, LSD and cannabis to teenagers in…
B.C. pushes for black market cannabis to go legal, faces criticism from craft growers
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government has convinced many illegal cannabis growers to begin selling…
Why these Okanagan cafes are creating unique hot chocolates
The first annual Okanagan Hot Chocolate Festival is giving hot chocolate lovers an opportunity to…
Ontario regulator issues warning after unregulated hemp products sold at licenced pot shops
TORONTO – A pair of licensed cannabis stores selling unregulated hemp products has prompted Ontario’s…
How to prevent pipes from freezing during cold snap in Kamloops, Okanagan
Many residents in the interior are struggling with frozen pipes as temperatures have dropped below…
Ghislaine Maxwell convicted in Epstein sex abuse case
NEW YORK (AP) — The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted Wednesday of luring teenage…