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Kamloops Golf & Country Club: Membership not required for great food & drink
With its wonderful, sunny climate, Kamloops has long been a destination for golfers. The play…
Penticton company keeping pests at bay in the Okanagan
When it comes to protecting your property against unwanted insects and rodents, your best defense…
After pandemic hunkering, the art of reopening your home
When COVID put an abrupt halt to social gatherings, many homes were reconfigured to encompass…
Marijuana home delivery services launch in Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) — Home-delivered marijuana has arrived in Massachusetts. At least two companies announced this…
CannTrust reorganization plan approved by Ontario court; several conditions remain
VAUGHAN, Ont. – CannTrust Holdings Inc. says its reorganization plan has been approved by the…
Collaboration helps two Kamloops businesses grow
Two Kamloops businesses that are very different are sharing space and ideas on growing their…
Covers make patios and decks year-round outdoor leisure space
Got shade? If not, a patio or deck cover could be just what you need.…
Wine of the Week: The Second Act Field Blend Rosé
Looking for a low-alcohol bevvie? Piquette is actually not new but new to our wine…
Vibrant Vine Winery: Wine, art, music
Are you picking up good vibrations from Southeast Kelowna? Well, I know where it is…
Fully vaccinated U.S. citizens can enter Canada Aug. 9, rest of world Sept. 7
WASHINGTON – Fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents will be allowed into Canada as…
Lawmakers approve rules for medical pot in South Dakota public schools
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Education succeeded Monday in its…
Kansas authorities find 56 pounds of marijuana in search
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities in south-central Kansas seized 89 marijuana plants and several bags…
Arizona launches expungement process for marijuana offenses
PHOENIX (AP) — In August 2011, a police officer found a marijuana roach in Carlos…
Multi-family housing projects on a tear in Penticton
The City of Penticton has approved more multi-family housing units in the first half of…
Virginia looking for its first cannabis attorney
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — With recreational marijuana use recently legalized, Virginia's attorney general is seeking…
Watertown says no to marijuana sales despite NY legalization
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Lawmakers in Watertown voted to keep retail marijuana shops from opening…
Hoe no! Facebook snafu spells trouble for gardening group
Moderating a Facebook gardening group in western New York is not without challenges. There are…
State of emergency declared in British Columbia over growing wildfires
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s public safety minister has declared a provincial state of emergency over…
Public event set in West Virginia for medical cannabis registration
HARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia residents with serious medical conditions can register with the state…
Cointreau maker sues Canopy Growth over Quatreau drinks with similar-sounding name
SMITHS FALLS, Ont. – Cointreau Corp. is suing Canopy Growth Corp. for trademark violations over…
B.C. premier commits support for tourism industry reeling from wildfires, COVID-19
CASTLEGAR, B.C. – British Columbia’s premier is vowing to continue supporting the tourism industry, which…
Kamloops approved a 40-unit apartment building with just 16 parking spaces
A 40-unit rental complex with 16 parking spots on Kamloops' North Shore was approved by…
Mississippi lawmakers work toward medical marijuana program
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two Mississippi lawmakers say they’re continuing to work on proposals to…
RECIPE: Fresh cherry slice
It is cherry season now and the fruit stands and farmers' markets will be offering…