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Shaking off a dark winter with a spring cleaning, refresh
A spring cleanup and décor refresh have always been able to lift moods. But after…
Henry urges close contacts of COVID-19 cases in B.C. to ‘stay away from others’
VICTORIA – British Columbia is likely in for a “rough ride” in the coming days…
Floyd’s girlfriend recalls their struggles with addiction
MINNEAPOLIS – George Floyd’s girlfriend tearfully told a jury Thursday the story of how they…
RECIPE: Easter Weekend calls for Carrot Cake
Carrot cake is one of my absolute favourite desserts. Heck, not just for dessert, my…
Proxy advisory firms: Aphria shareholders should vote in favour of Tilray deal
LEAMINGTON, Ont. – Two independent proxy advisory firms are recommending Aphria Inc. shareholders vote in…
Kamloops real estate market deemed a ‘seller’s dream’ as records break
Kamloops real estate is hot now and for the foreseeable future. The Kamloops and District…
Kitchen smarts: Navigating the varied world of olive oils
If you’ve been in the olive oil section of the grocery store lately, you’ve likely…
Real estate prices make huge jump in Okanagan
The benchmark price for a single-family house in the Central Okanagan jumped more than $53,000…
Does this look like your million dollar Kelowna dream home?
Real estate prices are going crazy in the Okanagan and Kamloops regions but a buyer…
Okanagan asparagus season is underway
The first of this year’s cultivated asparagus crop is appearing in the Similkameen valley. Annamarie…
B.C. and federal governments promise unbroken cell service on ‘Highway of Tears’
The federal and British Columbia governments say seamless cellular coverage will be provided along the…
5 home remodeling trends to watch for in 2021
After a year of spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many…
Turning point: When is it safe to plant your garden?
Spring in the vegetable or flower garden is a carefully orchestrated series of events. The…
Charged with ignoring COVID-19 health rules: Alberta church shut down, fenced off
EDMONTON – About 30 people sang hymns and a woman walked back and forth with…
Expert: Chauvin never took knee off Floyd’s neck area
MINNEAPOLIS – Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck area — and…
Wine of the Week: The Chase from C.C. Jentsch Cellars
The B.C. wine industry lost another beloved member. News of the recent passing of Chris Jentsch…
Virginia becomes first Southern state to legalize marijuana
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia became the first Southern state to legalize marijuana Wednesday, as lawmakers…
Poor advice about foreign buyers tax costs B.C. law firm $75K
A B.C. real estate law firm is on the hook for $75,000 after it gave…
B.C. couple wins fight with strata over ‘unacceptable’ repairs
A Lower Mainland strata corporation that held onto $2,000 to cover damages to a garage…
Canopy Growth signs deal worth $435 million to buy Supreme Cannabis
TORONTO – Canopy Growth Corp. continued its recent acquisition spree and preparation for the U.S.’s…
New funding for B.C. businesses affected by COVID-19 rules
VICTORIA – New funding will be available to businesses in British Columbia affected by the…
B.C. southern Interior ski town property hot commodity
In a bad year for so many industries, real estate seems to be one of…
Kelowna chef to compete on Food Network’s ‘Fire Masters’
A chef at Kelowna’s Salt & Brick restaurant and Jack's Pizza & Liquor will be…
Have a plan if you’re hoping to cash in on the hot housing market, says Okanagan realtor
A South Okanagan realtor has some advice for those thinking about cashing in on the…