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PM: Canada will ease border restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers, eventually
WASHINGTON – Canada will indeed be taking steps to ease restrictions at the border for…
Pentictonites keeps their eye on the Fryzz — Jeffers Fryzz, that is
The Jeffers Fryzz has been a fixture on Nanaimo Avenue in Penticton for so long,…
Okanagan forest clean-up group founder sees increasing number of people living in forest
The founder of a Central Okanagan forest clean-up group is seeing increasing numbers of people…
Global sting began by creating message service for crooks
SAN DIEGO (AP) — When the FBI dismantled an encrypted messaging service based in Canada…
Commercial weed is not only legal, it’s healthier: B.C. Solicitor General
Buying cannabis from legal stores in B.C. keeps residents on the right side of the…
Settlement reached on residential school ‘day scholars’ class-action lawsuit
OTTAWA – Diena Jules was just seven years old when she was forced to attend…
Okanagan cherry crop ‘looking very good’ as first fruit of season ready in Osoyoos
There’s optimism in South Okanagan cherry orchards this year as the picking of the first…
Think pink and drink Sandhill for National Rosé Day
Rosé all day! Saturday, June 12 is actually National Rosé Day, officially the day to…
Keystone XL pipeline project cancelled by TC Energy after over a decade of delays
CALGARY – Another Canadian oil pipeline has bitten the dust after TC Energy Corp. said…
Washington’s ‘joints for jabs’ vaccine program falling flat
SEATTLE (AP) — It was designed as an innovative way to promote COVID-19 vaccinations, but…
Supreme Cannabis shareholders vote to approve $435M deal with Canopy Growth
TORONTO – Supreme Cannabis shareholders have voted in favour of the company being sold to…
Own an Echo? Amazon may be helping itself to your bandwidth
NEW YORK (AP) — Do you own an Amazon smart device? If so, odds are…
As B.C. restaurants prepare for July 1, a new problem arises
Restaurants may be able to open their indoor spaces to more customers in July but…
Massive Italian-style villa in Kelowna for sale for $6.5 million
A giant Italian-style villa in Kelowna could be yours for $6.5 million. The 11.3-acre country…
At Gallery 421, affordable art is within reach
When people think of collecting art, many think it’s a rich person’s endeavour. But Kelly…
Alchemy Brewing in Kamloops wins best wings in town contest
Alchemy Brewing Company in Kamloops has won the ‘best wings in town’ Facebook competition. The…
Penticton’s Bad Tattoo craft brewery setting up a second shop in Kelowna
A popular Penticton craft brewery is making a move north as it eyes new markets…
Construction work for Vernon winery on hold due to flooding concerns
Plans to make Vernon a world-class wine destination are currently paused as city workers address…
Kelowna restaurant survives by becoming cafe, farmer’s market
A Kelowna restaurant struggling with COVID-19 restrictions is pivoting its business model to become more…
Canadian producers hoping U.S. eases cannabis prohibitions nervously eyeing calendar
WASHINGTON – Canada’s cannabis industry, banking on the chance to expand into the United States,…
Cannabis company Hexo reports $20.7M Q3 loss, revenue edges higher
OTTAWA – Hexo Corp. reported a loss of $20.7 million in its latest quarter compared…
iN VIDEO: Rethinking tequila: Premium brands aim to change perceptions
LONDON (AP) — Love it or hate it, tequila conjures up strong feelings in many…
RECIPE: Egg Foo Yung for Chinese night at home
This easy and delicious Chinese style omelette is super versatile and a favourite in our…
Gardening: For easy, effective weeding, go back to the hoe
I’ll bet that in some corner of your toolshed or garage, an old hoe is…