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Large housing project on sensitive Kelowna hillside slated for consideration without public hearing
Under new provincial rules, local governments don’t have to take rezoning applications to public hearings…
B.C. realtor fined for forging dead client’s signature
A Vancouver realtor who forged the signature of her mother's late partner and pretended to…
Man charged with human smuggling after 4 bodies found in Manitoba near U.S. border
WINNIPEG – American investigators believe the deaths of four people, including a baby and a…
Winter winds wreak havoc on standing timber
Sub-zero temperatures and frigid winds whipping through the valleys of the Thompson-Okanagan can wreak havoc…
This Kelowna mini-storage project will eat carbon with its walls made out of hemp
In an environmentally sensitive world it’s not unusual for developers to tout the fact that…
Calgary man who killed girlfriend also found guilty in her toddler’s death
CALGARY – A judge has found a Calgary man who admitted to murdering his former…
iN PHOTOS: Pandemic-era design solution from the past: The Murphy bed
When the vast majority of your life is happening within the four walls of your…
Splatsin cannabis store closing; band leadership blamed for oversaturated market
A Splatsin cannabis store owner says she's closing her business due to the oversaturation of…
Thailand first in Asia to move to decriminalize marijuana
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Asia to approve the…
A Kelowna partnership is trying to design the most efficient homes for consumers
It can be difficult if not impossible to calculate actual savings from using energy efficient…
Holey leaves and vines! A look at houseplant trends for 2022
After the houseplant heyday of the 1970s, the penchant for potted green companions faded with…
B.C. First Nation finds 93 possible burial sites at former residential school
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – A First Nation in British Columbia says a preliminary geophysical investigation…
It’s speculation tax declaration time in Kelowna, West Kelowna
Exempted homeowners from B.C.'s speculation tax are being asked to complete their declaration by the…
Four people found dead in ‘targeted shooting’ at home in Richmond, B.C.: police
RICHMOND, B.C. – Four people have been found dead at a home in Richmond, B.C.,…
Pita Land is coming to Kamloops
A new Middle Eastern restaurant is opening up in the Sahali mall in Kamloops soon,…
Kamloops’s famous Paralympian shot putter unleashes another Shot of Gold
Inspiring athlete, Greg Stewart has found a way to give back to his community and…
‘Slap in the face’: Province says it won’t act against unlicensed pot shops on reserves
More than three years after marijuana legalization, the provincial government has confirmed that it won't…
Keep busy during winter by exploring events at this Okanagan winery
A Lake Country winery is offering an array of events to keep guests busy this…
Kamloops dog lover starts up a tasty new venture for pets
Dog owners in Kamloops can look forward to giving their best furry friends high quality…
10 to 30 per cent of homes in Kamloops, Okanagan are owned by investors
Investors are buying up housing in the Thompson-Okanagan region at a rapidly increasing rate. Estimates…
Hexo receives warning from Nasdaq after non-compliance with bid requirements
GATINEAU, Que. – Hexo Corp. says the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has informed the cannabis…
Failing to flower: B.C.’s promise as a craft cannabis hot spot still stunted
British Columbia has been a mecca for cannabis enthusiasts and growers long before the product…
iN PHOTOS: What cannabis harvesting looks like in Rock Creek
It’s harvest season for cannabis companies in the Interior and an outdoor facility in Rock…
Cannabis has contributed $43.5 billion to Canada’s GDP since legalization: report
TORONTO – Cannabis has boosted Canada's gross domestic product by $43.5 billion, including $13.3 billion…