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Police arrest five protesters for refusing to leave anti-logging blockades in B.C.
PORT RENFREW, B.C. – Mounties arrested five people at anti-logging blockades on southern Vancouver Island…
U.S. border agency says COVID vax not essential; Canadians could be denied entry
TORONTO – Canadians attempting to drive across the American border solely for a COVID-19 vaccination,…
Israel’s Netanyahu ‘determined’ to continue Gaza operation
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Wednesday to press…
Protecting poutine’s identity: Quebec dairy group wants official designation on delicious dish
MONTREAL – A group representing Quebec's dairy industry says it's eyeing a special government designation…
Evacuation order expanded to homes in rural municipality near Saskatchewan wildfire
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – The reeve of a Saskatchewan community threatened by a fast-moving wildfire…
This Kelowna salon wants to serve wine with its manicures, pedicures
The Sweet Spot Beauty Bar in Kelowna is applying for a liquor licence so its…
Summerland wants to be food innovation, processing hub for Okanagan
Summerland has aspirations of becoming the food innovation and processing hub for the Okanagan. A…
Hexo eyeing private label strategy as it charts U.S. expansion
Hexo Corp. is mulling a private label strategy as part of its U.S. expansion. The…
iN VIDEO: Teen baker sweetens lives making desserts for those in need
Vedika Jawa’s mission to sweeten the lives of those in need began when she was…
Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire to end bloody 11-day war
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease-fire Thursday, halting a bruising 11-day…
Hobbit-themed Airbnb near Osoyoos threatened by Warner Bros. for trademark infringement
The popular South Okanagan Airbnb named Hobbit Mountain Hideaway after J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and…
Home prices continue to rise in hot Okanagan real estate market
Compared to the same time last year, housing sales across the Okanagan were up in…
Touring wineries with your furry, four-legged friend
As the weather heats up, who can’t wait for another beautiful Okanagan summer — with…
Nighthawk Vineyards is one of the Okanagan’s most delicious food & wine destinations
Nighthawk Vineyards in Okanagan Falls is one of our wine country’s must-do experiences. Owned and…
Don’t expect indoor dining at all B.C. restaurants on Tuesday
The head of the association representing restaurants in B.C. says there will be indoor dining…
South Okanagan cannabis company hopes to start growing magic mushrooms this fall
A South Okanagan cannabis growing facility is hoping to add magic mushroom production this fall.…
RECIPE: Get it while you can, asparagus season is here
Mad for asparagus? Well, the season finally here. I anticipate these delectable green spears all…
Amid rising rental costs, these Kamloops families go nomadic
If you're considering renting a spot at a Kamloops area RV park this summer, you…
Aurora Cannabis moves to Nasdaq from NYSE in cost cutting effort
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it has moved its stock exchange listing to the…
Three common garden pests – and a 17-year visitor who isn’t
OK, so you’ve got your vegetable and flower transplants in the ground, their roots are…
Face to face: June summit for Biden, Putin as tensions rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin agreed Tuesday to meet next…
New Mexico proposes new rules for recreational pot growers
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico on Tuesday took its first major regulatory steps…
Strawberry season returns to the Okanagan
Strawberry season is upon us once again. Navi Aujla of Osoyoos Fruit Basket says this…
Grief, smiles 1 year after Floyd death as family meets Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — They mourned together and laughed together in the Oval Office — and…