Local Journalism Initiative
Provincial ski hill plan to curb COVID-19 numbers to be unveiled
The province has announced it will unveil a specialized action plan to curb COVID-19 at…
Calls to open taps on mail-order booze in Canada echo century-old fight
John Skinner just wants to mail a case of his vineyard’s wine to family in…
B.C. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip undergoing kidney transplant
President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, is undergoing kidney…
Researchers say plants key to eating locally and sustainably
Eating more plants is the key to eating local and sustainably, according to a recent…
DFO is making new fishing rules but will they work?
In 1992, Canadians watched in horror as Newfoundland’s once-thriving cod stocks collapsed, leaving thousands without…
Drones to deliver medical supplies to northern B.C. First Nation
Drones will take to the sky delivering medical supplies to the Stellat’en First Nation after…
Canadian seaweed may be the secret to taming belchy cows, tackling climate change
Canadian scientists are investigating whether regional seaweeds might be the new superfood for cows, and…
Should Canada be hungry to farm seaweed? This marine biologist thinks so
Harvesting seaweed on the B.C. coast has been the on-and-off-again dream of back-to-landers intent on…
The history of Osoyoos from two very different perspectives
“These compassing hills have known the passing ages Pathless they hid the tracks of beast…
National Seed Swap Day a chance to dream about spring
Home gardeners rejoice. Held on the last Saturday in January, National Seed Swap Day is…
New Syilx children’s book series ‘Follow the Water’ set to launch
A new children’s book series by a Syilx and Nlaka’pamux author will teach kids about…
Man accused of attempted murder in Osoyoos elects trial by judge
The man accused of attempted murder in connection to a shooting in Osoyoos in October…
Eyewear collection with Indigenous flair named after B.C.’s top health officials
A philanthropic eyewear brand that incorporates Indigenous art into its designs has just launched a…
TRU prof uses computer program to find way to ski all Sun Peaks Nordic trails, in one day
The increasingly popular Sun Peaks Nordic trail system boasts 35 kilometres of groomed trails. Looked…
BC’s safer drug supply program too slow to start and not working, users say
On Christmas Day, Jess Lamb needed three injectable vials of naloxone to revive her partner…