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The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 6 p.m. Saskatchewan is…
For how much and how long? Okanagan restaurateurs struggle to make sense of what’s next
Mark Filatow is one of the most highly lauded chefs in the Okanagan, known to…
Local arugula hits the market signalling the return of salad season
The season’s first arugula greens are here. This beautiful peppery leaf is an absolute joy…
Virtual wine school is in session with the wineries in Oliver-Osoyoos Wine Country
During these pandemic days we have been learning to adapt and make do with the…
Military identifies service members missing in deadly helicopter crash
OTTAWA – The Canadian military is deploying a flight investigation team to determine the cause…
Trudeau announces ban on 1,500 types of ‘military-grade’ guns
OTTAWA – The federal government has outlawed a wide range of rifles with the aim…
RECIPE: Get ready to become addicted to Zuni sheet pan chicken
San Francisco’s legendary Zuni Café is famous for its roasted chicken, which is cooked in…
Mix up some amazing cocktails at home like a pro with Krafty’s new cocktail kits
Ever tried to be that cool mixologist at home but failed miserably? Restaurant cocktails are…
Got meat? These local butchers deliver
It's barbecue season and that might just make social isolation orders that much more palatable.…
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate this Mexican holiday with this delicious shrimp ceviche recipe
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Here is a quick dish to make tonight to celebrate this…
New normal for B.C. wineries may not be a bad thing: industry expert
It won’t be business as usual when the province’s wineries reopen for tastings and tours…
Some beautiful B.C. wines perfect for celebrating your amazing mom this weekend
We need to be creative with our celebrations this Mother’s Day. And social distancing visits…
Wage-subsidy program to be extended as steep job losses continue, Trudeau says
OTTAWA – The federal government will extend its emergency wage-subsidy program beyond its early-June endpoint…
RECIPE: Rhubarb Pavlova: Make this beautiful dessert for Mother’s Day
Pavlova, also affectionately known as pav, is an airy meringue dessert topped with whipped cream…
Where to get your fresh local produce delivered in the Okanagan
Fruits and vegetables are ripe for the picking all over the Okanagan. However, with the…
Feds pledge COVID-19 financing help for the country’s biggest companies
OTTAWA – The country’s largest employers will soon be able to land federal financing to…
Naramata author wins Best In World acknowledgement for Indigenous cuisine cookbook
Naramata-based author Jennifer Cockrall-King and chef Shane M. Chartrand, co-creators of tawâw: Progressive Indigenous Cuisine…
It looks like another bad year for Kamloops, Okanagan peaches, apricots
It's blossom time for early budding fruits like peaches, nectarines and apricots but gardeners from…
National parks, historic sites partly reopening June 1, but no camping yet
OTTAWA – A large number of Canada’s national parks and historic sites will partly reopen…
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery founder passes away
One of the Okanagan’s most revered pioneers in agriculture and wine passed away May 12…
Where to find easy take-and-bake meals offered in Kamloops, Okanagan
If you don't feel like braving the grocery store, but you still want a home-cooked…
Federal COVID-19 wage subsidy to last through summer, Trudeau says
OTTAWA – A federal wage subsidy for employees in businesses hit hard by COVID-19 will…
RECIPE: This easy-peasy icebox cake has been a family favourite for decades
Icebox cake isn’t really a cake. It is an old-fashioned dessert that is most famously…
Okanagan Wine Fairies are spreading love one doorstep at a time
A group of Okanagan ladies are spreading wine joy during these stressful times by leaving…