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Spend on home renos, haircuts and restaurants to stimulate recovery: economists
TORONTO – Canadians who want to help the country's economy rebound should book haircuts, hire…
The Okanagan’s Hobbit house takes on new life
After taking over the former Halfling Hideaway, where visitors can experience a taste of middle…
Zero-waste meal prep service on offer in Okanagan
A B.C. food prep company that currently serves the Okanagan has entered the zero waste…
Recipe: Travel to Northern Africa with the flavours of this delicious Moroccan chicken dish
I absolutely love the flavours of Morocco and have amazing memories of a trip to…
Tough times ahead for struggling renters in Kelowna
Despite a construction boom in Kelowna, it’s going to continue to be tough for lower-income…
Happy Pi Day: Feast upon this delicious tarragon chicken pot pie
Chicken pot pies are trending right now in the food world. Childhood memories of this…
‘Eventually, but not for today,’ Trudeau says of reopening Canada-U.S. border
WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waved away suggestions Monday that Canada is prepared to…
Trudeau offers reassurance on AstraZeneca safety as European countries suspend use
MONTREAL – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered reassurances on the safety of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19…
Kielburger brothers, MPs battle over WE operations, deal to run federal program
OTTAWA – Craig and Marc Kielburger accused a parliamentary committee of engaging in a political…
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine arriving in B.C. will go to priority workers, industries
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s initial shipment of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be used to inoculate…
Ultra-rich ‘market movers’ shaping Okanagan, Kamloops real estate markets
We all know what's happened to the real estate market in Kamloops and the Okanagan…
iNwine Wednesday: Roche Wines Rosé
Roche Wines in Naramata is one of my favourite wine country love stories. Here at…
Pritzker Architecture Prize awarded to Paris-based duo
The Pritzker Architecture Prize, the field's highest honour, has been awarded to the Paris-based duo…
Okanagan, Kamloops cannabis stores cry foul over exorbitant business licence fees
Owners of cannabis stores in the Okanagan and Kamloops are paying up to 65 times…
Growing numbers moving to Thompson-Okanagan from Lower Mainland
The Thompson-Okanagan region saw a large, escalating spike in migration of people from the Lower…
This Kootenay man is turning food waste into apple flour
A dehydrator and a spice grinder are all Joe Roth needs to turn 400,000 pounds…
Regina condo corporation invests in Bitcoin, but experts warn of risks
A Saskatchewan condo corporation has purchased thousands of dollars worth of bitcoin in hopes of…
Kelowna home to new online vegan marketplace serving the US
A recent survey indicated B.C. is the most vegan-friendly Canadian province, so it’s not really…
Canadians not near death gain access to assisted dying as Senate passes Bill C-7
OTTAWA – Intolerably suffering Canadians who are not near the natural end of their lives…
Man charged with killing 8 people at Georgia massage parlours
ATLANTA – A white gunman was charged Wednesday with killing eight people at three Atlanta-area…
Hexo reports Q2 loss, revenue nearly doubled compared with year ago
OTTAWA – Hexo Corp. reported a loss of $20.8 million in its latest quarter as…
David Lobo named new interim CEO of OCS, will replace Thomas Haig this month
TORONTO – David Lobo has been named interim president and chief executive of Ontario’s cannabis…
Canadian cannabis companies cheer SAFE Banking Act reintroduction in U.S. House
WASHINGTON – Canadian cannabis companies are cheering the reintroduction of the SAFE Banking Act to…
Kamloops and other Okanagan cities facing the looming iceberg costs of development
It’s been a well-known fact in planning circles for decades that sprawl development is not…