British Columbia

Testing gaps add to COVID-19 risks in B.C. long-term care homes: study
COVID-19 cases in care homes with even the most stringent screening policies are going undetected,…

Accused gets jail time for crime spree from South Okanagan to Saskatchewan
A man whose crime spree stretched from Regina to Oliver is spending four more months…

Want to fight wildfires in B.C.? Now’s the time to apply
If you’ve ever wanted to be a B.C. Wildfire Service firefighter now is your chance.…
iN VIDEO: Virtual exhibit takes an in-depth look at Canada’s avalanche history
If you’re at all interested in avalanches — or for that matter B.C. history —…

B.C.’s midwives on brink of burnout crisis
British Columbia’s 300 midwives are calling on the province for support and better pay as…

Young farmers in B.C. hope new funding will grow their ranks
It’s tough breaking into the industry for new farmers, but recently announced funding in B.C.…

This unique holiday gift guide supports Indigenous businesses across B.C.
With the holiday season in full swing, Indigenous Tourism BC is encouraging people to think…

You want me to eat what? A look at some of B.C.’s most exotic seafoods
When foreign markets closed their doors to seafood imports during the COVID-19 pandemic, B.C. fisheries…

iN VIDEO: South Okanagan filmmaker gets ‘Higher Perspective’
South Okanagan climber and filmmaker Dave Mai has plenty of adventures and beautiful climbing photos…

How her name came to be: A Syilx naming ceremony
As soon as Sara Alexis and Brian Muselle found out they were expecting they “both…

Barney Bentall talks returning to the Oliver stage in a pandemic world
With the downtime of self-isolation becoming the norm in 2020, Canadian singer-songwriter Barney Bentall’s ranch…

Rain in the Okanagan weekend forecast
There’s plenty of rain in the Okanagan forecast over the next few days, including this…
Second Penticton all-candidates forum slated for Oct. 13
Penticton voters can check out the candidates vying in this month’s provincial election in a…

Why B.C. has the lowest (legal) weed sales per capita
For decades, British Columbia has been known for its B.C. Bud and cannabis culture but…

B.C. Courts agree to clear up distracted driving offences involving cell phones
Is it distracted driving if you are holding a cell phone while behind the wheel…