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Creative Kamloops macaron maker expanding to meet demand
A Kamloops woman who launched a small business less than a year ago is struggling…
Okanagan home to 7 of top 100 most romantic restaurants in Canada
Anyone hoping to impress their date on Valentine’s Day might be interested to know that…
Popular Okanagan brunch spot, The Jammery, opening new location
– This story was originally published Feb. 6, 2022. A popular Lake Country restaurant known…
Ray of hope, big step forward for men’s recovery house in Kamloops
A men’s addiction recovery centre in Kamloops recently received some encouraging news. After a long…
First Nation says 54 potential graves at former Saskatchewan residential schools
KEESEEKOOSE FIRST NATION – A First Nation in eastern Saskatchewan says it has found 54…
Successful Toronto restaurant King Taps opening 2nd location in downtown Kelowna
A new restaurant will be joining the classy, resort-style Water Street scene in Kelowna’s downtown…
EV-ready parking to be requirement for new homes in Kamloops by 2023
Kamloops is one step closer to requiring new residential developments to be ready for electric…
Why does cannabis smell skunky? A UBC researcher wants to find out
A researcher at the University of British Columbia wants to unravel the mysteries behind the…
Protesters pack up, head out to end weeklong blockade at Manitoba-U.S. border
EMERSON, Man. – Protesters blocking a busy United States border crossing in southern Manitoba packed…
Unlicensed B.C. mortgage broker fined almost $100K
An unlicensed B.C. mortgage broker who ignored a court order and continued working as an…
The Jammery’s second location now open in Kelowna
An iconic Lake Country breakfast and lunch spot is now serving even more customers with…
Kelowna has lowest vacancy rate of any major Canadian city and that’s not a good thing
The official Canada Mortgage and Housing rental vacancy rate shows Kelowna's fell to a 0.6%…
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government,…
Police arrest at least 100 in sweeping operation to dismantle Ottawa protest
OTTAWA – Police officers descended on anti-government protesters in Ottawa on Friday, arresting at least…
Popular Kamloops brewery planning to expand
Bright Eye Brewing got the blessing of Kamloops council to nearly double its occupancy. The…
Pot shop on Osoyoos Indian Band lands damaged in arson fire
A cannabis store on Osoyoos Indian Band lands has been a victim of an arson…
Black entrepreneurs outnumbered in cannabis sector that poses structural challenges
TORONTO – When cannabis was headed toward legalization in Canada, Edmonton entrepreneur Keenan Pascal noticed…
Okanagan’s Unusually Good Apple Bites looking to be national snack champs
A business venture launched by the Enactus program at Okanagan College is making a pitch…
How to attract hummingbirds that may arrive early in Kamloops, Okanagan
Three species of migratory hummingbirds could be arriving in backyards in the Okanagan and Kamloops…
Penticton and Vernon in running to become cannabis tourism capital of Canada
Now that cannabis is legal in Canada, and the borders are open from most COVID…
Planning, prepping, pruning: How to get a jumpstart on gardening season in Kamloops, Okanagan
Spring is around the corner and some gardening enthusiasts are already finding ways to prepare…
Renovations complete: Kelowna’s former Fernando’s Pub transformed into tavern
The former site of a popular Mexican bar in downtown Kelowna has been transformed into…
Live updates: Moscow says outlook unclear for Ukraine talks
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine crisis: MOSCOW — The Kremlin says prospects for possible peace…
Canada sanctions Putin, but Ukraine calls for no-fly zone against Russian bombardment
OTTAWA – As the Trudeau government trumpeted new sanctions against Russia’s Vladimir Putin, desperate pleas…