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Canadians can’t relax yet despite progress in curbing COVID-19, officials say
Canada’s public health measures have helped bring the national COVID-19 outbreak further under control, medical…
Wineries launch meal program to help laid off hospitality workers in the south Okanagan
Wineries in the Oliver and Osoyoos area are banding together to offer meals to people…
Okanagan Mexican restaurant serves up orders with complimentary toilet paper
A Mexican restaurant that gives free toilet paper with orders? Most times, that would be…
Chef Bernard Casavant takes a new role with O’Rourke Family Vineyards
Chef Bernard Casavant is a well-known and beloved name in our B.C. restaurant industry. Originally…
B.C. restaurants work to answer Dr. Bonnie Henry’s call to find ways to reopen dining rooms
When provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry talked about finding innovative ways for restaurants to…
B.C. orchardists fear summer labour shortage due to COVID-19 pandemic
It's going to look very different in orchards and tree planting sites in B.C. due…
Celebrate Earth Day with a lesson on foraging from Chef Jesse Croy
Have a little extra time right now? This might the perfect time to learn how…
‘Multiple patients.’ Recordings of first responders reveal frantic bid to help
HALIFAX – New details are emerging about the chaos that ensued as police in rural…
Trudeau unveils rent relief for small businesses hurt by COVID-19
OTTAWA – The federal government is providing rent relief to businesses that can’t afford to…
Sun dried tomatoes make a comeback: Try this delicious pasta recipe this weekend
Thank the ‘umami’ movement for the popularity that sun-dried tomatoes enjoyed in the 1990s. For…
How to make dishes from top local chefs – at home
For all of those who are eating Kraft Dinner and ramen noodles a little too…
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 6 p.m. Saskatchewan is…
For how much and how long? Okanagan restaurateurs struggle to make sense of what’s next
Mark Filatow is one of the most highly lauded chefs in the Okanagan, known to…
Nearly 10,000 businesses apply for wage subsidy in first hours, Trudeau says
OTTAWA – Thousands of businesses have applied for the federal government’s $73-billion wage subsidy program,…
Local arugula hits the market signalling the return of salad season
The season’s first arugula greens are here. This beautiful peppery leaf is an absolute joy…
Virtual wine school is in session with the wineries in Oliver-Osoyoos Wine Country
During these pandemic days we have been learning to adapt and make do with the…
Military identifies service members missing in deadly helicopter crash
OTTAWA – The Canadian military is deploying a flight investigation team to determine the cause…
Trudeau announces ban on 1,500 types of ‘military-grade’ guns
OTTAWA – The federal government has outlawed a wide range of rifles with the aim…
RECIPE: Get ready to become addicted to Zuni sheet pan chicken
San Francisco’s legendary Zuni Café is famous for its roasted chicken, which is cooked in…
Mix up some amazing cocktails at home like a pro with Krafty’s new cocktail kits
Ever tried to be that cool mixologist at home but failed miserably? Restaurant cocktails are…
Got meat? These local butchers deliver
It's barbecue season and that might just make social isolation orders that much more palatable.…
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate this Mexican holiday with this delicious shrimp ceviche recipe
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Here is a quick dish to make tonight to celebrate this…
New normal for B.C. wineries may not be a bad thing: industry expert
It won’t be business as usual when the province’s wineries reopen for tastings and tours…
Some beautiful B.C. wines perfect for celebrating your amazing mom this weekend
We need to be creative with our celebrations this Mother’s Day. And social distancing visits…