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Canadians can still expect weeks or months of distancing measures, Trudeau says
OTTAWA – Some provinces and health officials saw glimmers of hope in the country’s COVID-19…
Feds fast-tracked citizenship for researcher exploring COVID-19 supply chain
OTTAWA – The federal government fast-tracked the Canadian citizenship process for a University of Manitoba…
Canada ‘aggressively ordering’ medical supplies in competitive global market
OTTAWA – As federal officials grease diplomatic wheels to ensure shipments of medical supplies make…
Canada ordering more medical supplies, boosting production at home: PM
OTTAWA – The federal government is stepping up efforts to produce ventilators, face masks and…
Working at home tests family atmosphere of TV morning shows
NEW YORK – For all the planning that went into “CBS This Morning” putting on…
Host a virtual B.C. wine dinner party and enter to win prizes
April is BC Wine month, so get your party hat on and plan a virtual…
It’s springtime which means that everything’s coming up Rosé
It’s springtime in B.C. which means that everything’s coming up rosé! Time to think pink…
RECIPE: Halibut Season has Begun! Here are two delicious recipes to make
Fresh straight off the boat, halibut is now available at B.C.’s seafood markets. Halibut is…
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:42 p.m.…
Blue Grouse Estate Winery in Duncan celebrates BC Wine Month by supporting local charity
April is B.C. Wine Month and Blue Grouse Estate Winery in Duncan is doing something…
More older Canadians die as COVID-19 toll nears 900; economy could shrink 6.2%
TORONTO – COVID-19’s grim march through many of the country’s nursing homes left more residents…
Liberals ease access to emergency benefit as economy shrinks fast
OTTAWA – The federal government will expand its main relief program for people losing work…
Two Naramata winemakers announce new venture
Two of Naramata’s most familiar faces in the wine industry have announced a new venture…
CLOSER TO HOME: Kamloops, Okanagan turn to small farms for locally-sourced food
Fresh, local food producers in the Okanagan are seeing what appears to be a COVID-19…
Time is now to sign up for Pandemic University – an online popup writing school
Always wanted to learn how to write? Well, now is the time to sit down…
Okanagan companies partner to help restaurants move online and deliver
When times are tough, we look to our friends and neighbours for help and now…
Trudeau, G7 leaders affirm importance of WHO amid differences with Trump
OTTAWA – Canada and its G7 allies confronted U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday over…
Despite White House urgency, Canada closes door to reopening U.S. border
WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tried to let Donald Trump down gently Thursday, warning…
Restaurant supply company launches online shopping option to public
Grocery shopping has become very stressful during these crazy days of pandemic life. And to…
Kelowna Farmers’ Market weathers negative public feedback with physical distancing protocols
The Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market opened two weeks ago outside the Parkinson Recreation Centre…
Federal wage subsidy payments to flow first week of May, officials tell MPs
OTTAWA – The first payments from a $73-billion federal wage subsidy program will flow by…
B.C. blaze that destroyed homes near Squamish doubles in size: wildfire service
SQUAMISH, B.C. – The first major blaze of British Columbia’s 2020 fire season has doubled…
RECIPE: B.C. asparagus season has begun, celebrate with 3 delicious recipes
There is only one time of year to eat asparagus and that's in the spring…
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7 p.m.…