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Liberals ease access to emergency benefit as economy shrinks fast
OTTAWA – The federal government will expand its main relief program for people losing work…
Two Naramata winemakers announce new venture
Two of Naramata’s most familiar faces in the wine industry have announced a new venture…
CLOSER TO HOME: Kamloops, Okanagan turn to small farms for locally-sourced food
Fresh, local food producers in the Okanagan are seeing what appears to be a COVID-19…
Time is now to sign up for Pandemic University – an online popup writing school
Always wanted to learn how to write? Well, now is the time to sit down…
Okanagan companies partner to help restaurants move online and deliver
When times are tough, we look to our friends and neighbours for help and now…
Trudeau, G7 leaders affirm importance of WHO amid differences with Trump
OTTAWA – Canada and its G7 allies confronted U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday over…
Despite White House urgency, Canada closes door to reopening U.S. border
WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tried to let Donald Trump down gently Thursday, warning…
Restaurant supply company launches online shopping option to public
Grocery shopping has become very stressful during these crazy days of pandemic life. And to…
Kelowna Farmers’ Market weathers negative public feedback with physical distancing protocols
The Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market opened two weeks ago outside the Parkinson Recreation Centre…
Federal wage subsidy payments to flow first week of May, officials tell MPs
OTTAWA – The first payments from a $73-billion federal wage subsidy program will flow by…
B.C. blaze that destroyed homes near Squamish doubles in size: wildfire service
SQUAMISH, B.C. – The first major blaze of British Columbia’s 2020 fire season has doubled…
RECIPE: B.C. asparagus season has begun, celebrate with 3 delicious recipes
There is only one time of year to eat asparagus and that's in the spring…
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7 p.m.…
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…