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The grass that’s greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been painted
VANCOUVER – What's the secret of a lush-looking lawn in Metro Vancouver, where watering is…
Gap in financial literacy causes disconnect in managing debt, budget: survey
TORONTO – Some Canadians may be overestimating their ability to manage their finances and pay…
Invasive and ubiquitous, English ivy can hurt trees and plants. Removing it isn’t easy
English ivy (Hedera helix), a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark-green, waxy leaves, is believed…
Canadian teachers are gaining a following on TikTok by sharing experiences, style
Teachers across Canada are turning to social media platform TikTok to share everything from their…
Bring some happy vibes home with fall’s ‘dopamine decor’ trend
World got you down? A hit of “dopamine decor” might lift the spirits. The biggest…
For travellers who want to avoid babies and kids, one airline will test an adults-only section
DALLAS (AP) — One airline plans to find out if solitude-seeking travellers will pay a…
More than 3 years since pandemic started, some still take advantage of virtual school
TORONTO – When Cheryl Ambrose readies her granddaughter for the first day of second grade,…
Why you can’t get ‘Planet of the Bass,’ the playful ’90s Eurodance parody, out of your head
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The year is 2023, but it might as well be 1997.…
Best used electric vehicles under $25,000: Edmunds
Pricing for new electric vehicles can be daunting for many shoppers. But more and more…
Doctors urge parents to ensure kids vaccines up to date as they head back to school
As parents and caregivers send their kids and teens back to school, doctors say it's…
Infant antibiotics use and disrupted gut microbiome linked to childhood allergies, asthma and eczema
Bacteria in the gut are linked to childhood eczema, asthma, hay fever and allergies to…
It could still be weeks before evacuated West Kelowna residents can return home
There was increased fire activity from the McDougall Creek Wildfire overnight, Aug. 31, in the…
Missing hiker found dead near Oliver
A missing hiker's body was found at the base of McIntyre Bluff near Oliver after…
Suspension not enough for BC cop caught driving drunk: watchdog
A BC police officer got off with a five-day suspension from his employer after he…
Rough roads around Summerland slide could be needed for some time to come
What appears to be a fairly small slide blocking Highway 97 north of Summerland is…
Kamloops man sent to hospital after hit and run
A man in Kamloops has been sent to hospital after a hit and run. On…
‘Like Snoop Dogg’s living room’: Smell of pot wafts over notorious U.S. Open court
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s become a stink at the U.S. Open: a pungent marijuana…
Marijuana recommendation by US health agency hailed as first step to easing weed restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has delivered a recommendation…
Canadian pot stocks jump on reports that U.S. may ease cannabis restrictions
TORONTO – Embattled Canadian cannabis stocks jumped this week on the hope that the U.S.…
Okanagan Nation Alliance handing out free Juniper bundles to ease risks of wildfire smoke
With wildfire smoke still lingering throughout the region, the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) is handing…
Will back-to-school COVID impact families in BC?
British Columbia doesn’t have an updated back-to-school plan for reducing respiratory infections in schools, including…
iN PHOTOS: Volunteers to the rescue in Okanagan wildfire emergencies
Leaving pets or livestock behind can be one of the hardest things those forced to…
A case of bad apples, or a rotten orchard? A look at migrant labour in BC
For more than three years, Jeffry Hernández supported his family in Guatemala by packing cucumbers…
More Canadians opting for home co-ownership amid affordability crunch: Royal LePage
TORONTO – A recent Royal LePage survey shows that more Canadians are co-owning homes with…