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Enderby dog treat business making use of brewery’s waste
Using a barley by-product from a local brewery, a recently launched Enderby dog treat business…
Canada, U.S. in touch ‘almost daily’ in coronavirus battle: minister
WASHINGTON – The federal government and the United States are communicating “almost daily” in a…
Death in B.C. care home believed to be first COVID-19 fatality in Canada
Canada reported its first COVID-19 death on Monday after a man died at a long-term…
Infected cruise ship unloads passengers in California
OAKLAND, Calif. – The cruise ship forced to idle for days off the California coast…
Sharks, NHL determining plans for home games after crowd ban
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Sharks and the NHL were still determining how to proceed…
Grapes tainted by smoke is real for Okanagan wineries but a solution offers hope
The question comes up for local wineries during every bad wildfire season but few winemakers…
Trudeau to announce COVID-19 aid measures Wednesday
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to announce federal funding to help provincial health-care systems cope…
Virus locks down Italy amid global push to contain outbreak
ROME – The boisterous hum of Rome dwindled to a whisper and police patrols kept…
WHO declares coronavirus a pandemic, urges aggressive action
GENEVA – The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic and urged aggressive action…
Anthony Von Mandl adds Liquidity Winery to his empire
Anthony Von Mandl’s stunning empire of Okanagan wineries continues to expand. His company, Mark Anthony…
Economists predict recession coming due to COVID-19 and plunge in oil prices
TORONTO – A recession is coming later this year as the economy is derailed by…
Feds restrict global flights to fewer airports following Trump Europe ban
The federal Liberal government imposed its own limits on incoming flights from overseas Friday —…
Comfort fooding around Vancouver
Vancouver’s food scene is an ever-evolving work of art. Never a dull moment as new…
Canada fights COVID-19 ‘health crisis’ with travel curbs, billions in spending
TORONTO – The suspension of Parliament, billions of dollars in extra federal spending, and recommendations…
Premier seeks to protect economy, health officer warns against societal shutdown
VANCOUVER – Directives to cancel large gatherings and avoid international travel do not mean all…
Breaking Bread: Vancouver restaurant industry creates a smart initiative to combat COVID-19 concerns
There is a lot of anxiety right now as people try to stay clear of…
AP Exclusive: Coronavirus vaccine test opens with 1st doses
SEATTLE – U.S. researchers gave the first shots in a first test of an experimental…
North American stock markets sink amid falling crude prices and spreading virus
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index hit a 52-week low Monday amid heightened volatility caused…
Vancouver’s not so secret after-hours burger joint: Hundy
The restaurant scene in Vancouver is taking a new twist with daytime coffee shops, bakeries…
‘Sit in jail and wait:’ Legal experts worried about coronavirus court delays
CALGARY – Some legal experts are warning that the COVID-19 pandemic will have lasting effects…
Okanagan farmers brace for losses as workforce banned from Canada amid COVID-19 concerns
The Okanagan's farmers long relied upon workers from other countries to care to bring crops…
B.C. declares public health emergency on COVID-19 as three more deaths reported
VICTORIA – British Columbia declared a public health emergency Tuesday after reporting three new COVID-19…
Canadian banks move to help customers, allow deferral of mortgage payments
TORONTO – Canada’s big banks are trying to give Canadians more financial breathing room with…
Ikea, Roots join other retailers in closing doors due to COVID-19 outbreak
More major Canadian retailers joined the effort to contain the novel coronavirus outbreak by temporarily…