Private cannabis stores won’t be licensed in Vernon until at least January
Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo, a joyous celebration of the ending of life, comes to the Okanagan
Kelowna RCMP searching for suspect, vehicle in brazen daytime break and enter
No access to cannabis frustrates Kelowna advocate
Global News asks: Why a lack of open cannabis stores in B.C. on legalization day?
Kelowna conference focuses on flows for fish
Kelowna, Okanagan real estate board still opposing speculation tax
Kelowna civic election 2018: The four mayoral candidates
Canadians with past pot convictions won’t have to pay or wait to apply for a pardon
Sun to play Huskers in BCFC semifinals this weekend
B.C. government launches online cannabis sales with some strains already sold out
B.C. dispensaries left in legal limbo as recreational cannabis is legalized
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
Canadians can now legally purchase pot online or in person, but in British Columbia, it’s easier said than done. Continue reading
Late burst of summery weather sets records across B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
In some parts of B.C., the weather broke century-old temperature records for October. Continue reading
There’s a ‘seller’s market’ for Kinder Morgan’s remaining Canadian assets: CEO
There’s a “seller’s market” for attractive assets like those held by its Canadian subsidiary, the CEO of Kinder Morgan Inc. said on a conference call Wednesday to discuss third-quarter results. Continue reading
Anti-legalization protest in Vancouver draws concerned groups, hecklers
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Cannabis legalization is now the law of the land, but not everyone is on board with the big change. Continue reading
Vancouver ER doctor says edibles remain a concern as Canada legalizes cannabis
By Linda Aylesworth Reporter
Edibles won’t be legalized in Canada until next year, but doctors say they’re already a concern. Continue reading
BC Ferries begins accepting debit payment on Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay sailings
By Simon Little Online Journalist
If the two-month pilot project works well, BC Ferries could expand debit payment to other routes. Continue reading
Sun to play Huskers in BCFC semifinals this weekend
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The B.C. Football Conference playoffs start this weekend, with Kelowna hosting Chilliwack. Continue reading
‘Legalization doesn’t just begin and end today,’ B.C. public safety minister ready for next steps for legal pot
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. has entered the world of legalized recreational marijuana without any major snags. Continue reading
B.C. government launches online cannabis sales with some strains already sold out
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Online sales officially launched at midnight with 85 strains and dozens of other accessories being offered. Continue reading
B.C.’s first government pot shop opens its doors in Kamloops
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
In B.C. the first government-run cannabis store is located in Kamloops. Continue reading
Where can I buy pot? A coast-to-coast guide for marijuana legalization day
Here’s a province-by-province list of government-run, private and online outlets where you can get your hands on some bud. Continue reading
Late burst of summery weather sets records across B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
In some parts of B.C., the weather broke century-old temperature records for October. Continue reading
Dialectical behavior therapy: Selena Gomez is an advocate, but what is it?
“DBT has completely changed my life,” Selena Gomez said last year of the complex therapy. Continue reading
Threatening letter that says ‘this isn’t a reserve’ prompts Alberta family to move
A wife and mother of three pre-teen children says her family is moving from their St. Albert, Alta., condo because they don’t feel safe after receiving a racist and threatening letter. Continue reading
Here’s how much cannabis costs across Canada
Cannabis is now available to purchase across the country for recreational use, and we’re now getting a look at how the plant is being priced. Continue reading
Where can I buy pot? A coast-to-coast guide for marijuana legalization day
Here’s a province-by-province list of government-run, private and online outlets where you can get your hands on some bud. Continue reading
B.C. dispensaries left in legal limbo as recreational cannabis is legalized
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
Canadians can now legally purchase pot online or in person, but in British Columbia, it’s easier said than done. Continue reading
Late burst of summery weather sets records across B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
In some parts of B.C., the weather broke century-old temperature records for October. Continue reading
There’s a ‘seller’s market’ for Kinder Morgan’s remaining Canadian assets: CEO
There’s a “seller’s market” for attractive assets like those held by its Canadian subsidiary, the CEO of Kinder Morgan Inc. said on a conference call Wednesday to discuss third-quarter results. Continue reading
Anti-legalization protest in Vancouver draws concerned groups, hecklers
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Cannabis legalization is now the law of the land, but not everyone is on board with the big change. Continue reading
Private cannabis stores won’t be licensed in Vernon until at least January
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The news comes as many Vernon pot shops shut their doors pending licencing. Continue reading
Vancouver ER doctor says edibles remain a concern as Canada legalizes cannabis
By Linda Aylesworth Reporter
Edibles won’t be legalized in Canada until next year, but doctors say they’re already a concern. Continue reading
No access to cannabis frustrates Kelowna advocate
Some longtime Kelowna cannabis advocates are cheering legalization, but others are venting frustration that it’s not legally available in the Okanagan. Continue reading
Pot sales on Okanagan Indian Band land a “grey area”
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
The dispensary is next to the Little Kingdom food store on Westside Road near Vernon. It’s on Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) land, and, unlike other dispensaries in B.C. that have been forced to shut down in order to re-apply for a licence to sell, the one on OKIB land has not. Continue reading
Kelowna conference focuses on flows for fish
“We need to be effective with our use of the resource.” Lee Hesketh is talking about water. “Water is key,” said Hesketh, a rancher with the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association. As a second generation rancher, Hesketh understands big agriculture’s big thirst for water. “Agriculture takes a big percentage the of water out of the system,” he said…. Continue reading
Kelowna RCMP searching for suspect, vehicle in brazen daytime break and enter
Police in Kelowna are searching for a suspect and a silver, four-door sedan for a daytime residential break-and-enter on Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo, a joyous celebration of the ending of life, comes to the Okanagan
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo will be dazzling audiences at Prospera Place in Kelowna from Oct. 17 to 21. Continue reading
BC Ferries begins accepting debit payment on Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay sailings
By Simon Little Online Journalist
If the two-month pilot project works well, BC Ferries could expand debit payment to other routes. Continue reading
Kelowna, Okanagan real estate board still opposing speculation tax
The City of Kelowna says the B.C. government’s proposed speculation tax could have unintended consequences. Continue reading
Sun to play Huskers in BCFC semifinals this weekend
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The B.C. Football Conference playoffs start this weekend, with Kelowna hosting Chilliwack. Continue reading
Kelowna civic election 2018: The four mayoral candidates
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
A closer look at the four men who want to lead Kelowna: Incumbent mayor Colin Basran plus challengers Bob Schewe, Bobby Kennedy and Tom Dyas. Continue reading
Global News asks: Why a lack of open cannabis stores in B.C. on legalization day?
B.C. solicitor general says local governments, not the provincial government, are the ones making the decisions when pot stores will open in their communities. Continue reading
‘Legalization doesn’t just begin and end today,’ B.C. public safety minister ready for next steps for legal pot
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. has entered the world of legalized recreational marijuana without any major snags. Continue reading
B.C. government launches online cannabis sales with some strains already sold out
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Online sales officially launched at midnight with 85 strains and dozens of other accessories being offered. Continue reading
B.C.’s first government pot shop opens its doors in Kamloops
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
In B.C. the first government-run cannabis store is located in Kamloops. Continue reading
Where can I buy pot? A coast-to-coast guide for marijuana legalization day
Here’s a province-by-province list of government-run, private and online outlets where you can get your hands on some bud. Continue reading
Fighting fire with fire: forestry experts call for more controlled burning in B.C.
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“We have to come to some middle ground where people are willing to take a certain higher level of risk than we are today,” forestry consultant Bruce Blackwell said. Continue reading
BCTF claims major victory in public school teacher shortage in B.C.
By Grace Ke Reporter
The BCTF is claiming a major victory after a grievance victory in connection to the shortage of educators in the province. Continue reading
Marijuana is legal everywhere across Canada now
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
At midnight, the dawn of a new era beckons in Canada. Continue reading
Workshop explains plan to combat homelessness in Kelowna
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
It’s called the ‘Journey Home Strategy,’ an action plan to solve Kelowna’s homeless problem. Continue reading
Can’t buy cannabis where you live? Delivery of pot by mail is an option
Cannabis becomes legal on Wednesday, Oct. 17th, but Canada Post may go on strike this Monday. Continue reading
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