Kelowna cherry farmer ‘concerned’ about city’s decision to cap local water usage
Kelowna's utility planning manager says data shows water consumption from the city’s non-potable water system has been the highest its ever been over the last several years.
Environment
Apr 23
Extent of damage to Okanagan cherry buds revealed as blossom season arrives
"Now that we've arrived at blossom time, it really shows the damage," said cherry grower and president of the B.C. Cherry Association, Sukhpaul Bal.
Canada
Apr 17
Taber man claims pair of pugs stolen
He is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. Having had family members, friends and now, even complete strangers help him in his efforts to return the dogs home unharmed.
Canada
Apr 10
Ontario transportation minister pitches 24-hour work to speed up Gardiner construction
Ontario's minister of transportation, who will soon be responsible for the Gardiner Expressway, is calling for 24-hour construction to speed up rehabilitation work on the route.
Politics
Apr 19
RSS alumni left feeling ‘disheartened’ after school changes sports team’s name
RSS teacher Chris Werry says the change was necessary. In 2018, students began voicing their concerns about the team’s name and how it reflects poorly on the school’s identity.
Canada
Apr 22
Gardiner Expressway construction: Closures to resume after brief reopening
Toronto commuters will soon run into lane closures again on parts of the Gardiner Expressway starting Monday night. Here is what you need to know.
Traffic
Apr 8
Volunteer search group says more talks needed to flesh out proposed Nova Scotia Guard
The president of the Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association says she’s keeping an open mind as the province gets ready to create a new volunteer corps.
Canada
Apr 15
New N.B. rehab facility for voluntary not forced treatment, addictions minister says
Min. Sherry Wilson declined to answer where people forced into treatment by upcoming legislation will be housed.
Politics
Apr 5
Opposition building to Kelowna, B.C., farm’s application to discharge chemicals
Residents of a Kelowna, B.C., neighborhood are gathering support against a packing plant they say is polluting the area, and they're trying to build more support.
Canada
Mar 18
Land, buildings sought as need for Peterborough County child-care spaces surges
As of April, there are 3,700 children in Peterborough city and county on a wait-list for a child-care service.
Canada
Apr 17
Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in space
The resolution led by the U.S. and Japan would have called on all countries not to develop or deploy nuclear arms or other weapons of mass destruction in space.
World
8 hours
‘Up in the air as to what it means’: Winnipeg content creator on TikTok crackdown
For local content creators on TikTok, the ongoing drama surrounding the Chinese platform raises a lot of questions about the app's future.
Entertainment
Mar 14
Plans for Ontario legislature renovations ‘a touch’ delayed, minister says
Work to renovate Ontario's legislature is still in relatively early planning stages, but it has already seen "a touch" of a delay, the minister in charge said Tuesday.
Politics
Mar 19
‘Dangerous message’: Experts slam anti-sunscreen claims circulating online
While social media may be full of influencers stressing the significance of skincare and daily sunscreen use, a contrasting trend has emerged: the anti-sunscreen movement.
Health
Apr 23
Lane closures to begin next week for Gardiner Expressway rehabilitation work
City officials say construction work for repairing the aging Gardiner Expressway will begin on March 25, starting with the eastbound portion of the roadway.
Traffic
Mar 19
Okanagan growers voice concerns over proposed apple commission
BC Fruit Growers is working to potentially form an apple marketing commission to support the industry, however, some local farmers believe it will only create more red tape.
Economy
Mar 11
Kelowna, B.C. resident launches petition against local fruit-packing plant
“We have very high-priced horses and we're a little concerned about the damage they're doing to the water table and possibly what the horses are ingesting,” said John Wright.
Canada
Mar 19
Fruit packing plant near Kelowna seeks application to discharge wastewater into ditch
Sander Fruit Packers intends to submit an application to authorize the discharge of effluent from its fruit packing facility on Old Vernon Road.
Canada
Mar 9
Guentzel scores SO winner, Hurricanes top Leafs
Jake Guentzel wasn't in an enviable position — especially when still trying to make a good impression with his new teammates.
Sports
Mar 16
Alberta proposes new mental health and addiction agency as toxic drug deaths reach historic high
More than 1,700 people died from toxic drugs between January and November last year, making it the worst year since the province's substance use surveillance system was created.
Health
Apr 2