Celebrating Mother’s Day in the Okanagan at Rustic Reel Brewing Company
Today it's all about Moms and celebrating everything the special women in our lives have done for us.
Lifestyle
May 12
Interior Health to resume wellness checks during hot weather
Interior Health says it will resume it wellness check program for vulnerable individuals who don't have access to indoor cooling during the summer.
Health
Apr 20
Edmonton Oilers tired of hearing about regular-season losses to Vancouver Canucks
'We’re a different team now. It’s going to be tight-checking, with two really good teams going at it. The team that plays better hockey will win,' said Leon Draisaitl.
Sports
May 6
After tornado outbreaks in the U.S., could Canada see similar storms?
In the past week, the country has seen more than 100 tornadoes, a number that is about the average amount seen in Canada annually.
Canada
May 9
Montreal launches cruise season with ship that protected 1,500 Ukrainian refugees
Around 1,500 refugees fled their homeland and boarded the ship with their scant possessions. The ship they boarded would be their home for the next six months.
Canada
May 4
CafeTO rollout going smoothly so far as spaces for patios begin to be blocked off
Officials vowed to rectify past mistakes, ensuring residents and restaurateurs that they will experience a more efficient curbside cafe program for the summer of 2024.
Canada
May 2
10 unique patio lights that will transform your outdoor space
Looking for new ways to light up your yard? Illuminate those endless summer nights with these 10 patio light ideas.
The Curator
May 14
Addiction a ‘health-care crisis’ as B.C. eyes public drug use ban: minister
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says B.C.'s application to recriminalize public drug use is still under review and maintains addictions is a health crisis.
Canada
Apr 29
As flu season fades, spring and summer viruses emerge. What are they?
As Canadians bid farewell to the aches and chills of the respiratory virus season a new question looms: what other microbial menaces will appear as days grow warmer?
Health
May 1
Saskatoon zoo obtains official ownership of zebras
Saskatoon's zebras are here to stay after ownership of them moved from the provincial government to the zoo.
Canada
Apr 2
Saskatchewan tourism sector optimistic about 2024 events
Steph Clovechok said the work they've done in other communities to promote Saskatoon is starting to bear fruit.
Canada
Apr 16
Nanaimo’s unhoused population jumps nearly 19% but officials think it’s likely higher
Researchers found that at least 515 people were without homes in Nanaimo, which is a jump of nearly 19 per cent from the previous survey conducted in the spring of 2020.
Politics
Apr 9
Vernon, B.C. officials break ground on new $135.9 million Active Living Centre
The Active Living Centre will replace the city’s aging pool, which opened back in 1966. It's scheduled to be open to the public by fall of 2026.
Canada
Apr 8
Indigo nears privatization but experts warn turnaround won’t be ‘quick fix’
As Indigo nears a plan to take the struggling retailer private, experts warn there's a long road ahead for the iconic Canadian bookseller.
Consumer
Apr 19
Refresh your outdoor living space with these simple style tips
Whether your backyard is sprawling, or just big enough for two, the secret to winning the styling game is all in the small-but-mighty details.
The Curator
May 14
Spring cleaning dilemma: How much disinfecting is too much?
Spring cleaning is a time when people tackle tasks around the house they may not typically get to, whether clearing out the garage or finally organizing that messy junk drawer.
Health
Apr 2
Video shows group smoking illicit drugs in Maple Ridge Tim Hortons
A group of men are seen passing around a crack pipe in a booth, right next to two women who are seemingly unaware of what's happening.
Crime
Mar 29
Alberta school boards take precautions, offer safety advice ahead of Monday’s partial solar eclipse
If the sky is clear on April 8, Albertans may be able to witness a partial solar eclipse, however, it is not safe to view the event unless eyes are properly protected.
Science
Apr 4
Sanimax strikes deal with government to put end to foul smells in Rivière-des-Prairies
Residents living in the area close to the plant say they will soon be able to have their summers outside without whiffs of fetid air pushing them back indoors.
Canada
Mar 19
N.B. community devastated by the deaths of two unhoused people in tent fire
Community members in Saint John, N.B., say they are devastated after two people died in a tent fire at a homeless encampment on Monday.
Canada
Mar 26