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Germany’s Cabinet approves a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sale
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's Cabinet has approved a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, setting…
Shortage of diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic expected in Canada: manufacturer
A shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic that is used off-label for weight loss is expected…
TRENDING NOW: The littlest ninja
Just when you thought it could get any cuter in the dojo, this little tike…
B.C. enters state of emergency over wildfire crisis, as 10,000 more told to evacuate
British Columbia Premier David Eby has declared a provincewide state of emergency in response to…
Columbia Valley high school teacher wins Season 10 of survivalist reality show ‘Alone’
A Canadian high school teacher is the winner of the latest season of the History…
Canopy Growth to sell Hershey Drive facility back to Hershey Canada for $53M
The Hershey building in Smiths Falls, Ont., is headed back into the hands of the…
FIRST PERSON: The quest for an ancient colossus, in the wild rainforest of B.C.
Trees of breathtaking size surround us, draped with moss and lichen, as droplets of water…
TRENDING NOW: Momma cat scolds wayward kitten
This momma cat is not impressed with her kitten's wayward behaviour. After giving her youngster…
Citizen scientists needed in South Okanagan to help endangered animals
The Osoyoos Desert Centre has put out a call to all “citizen scientists” to help…
Indonesia burns marijuana plantation that was discovered by drones
TEUPIN REUSEUP, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities on Wednesday burned a marijuana plantation in the…
Kids overdosing is a public health emergency, Canadian pediatricians say
An alarming number of kids and teens have been treated for drug overdoses across Canada,…
TRENDING NOW: Grandma has some tricks up her sleeve
Who says grandma doesn't have a sense of humour? This senior has everyone at the…
Two decades later, record wildfires in Kelowna dwarfed by current season
KELOWNA, B.C. – It's been about five years since Jesse Zeman began a summer ritual…
Flaring wildfire near Keremeos traps backcountry campers as only road is cut
An airborne assessment is underway for a wildfire in southern British Columbia that has grown…
iN PHOTOS: Injuries part of the job for Kelowna-based freestyle motocross riders
Riding freestyle motocross is a punched ticket to the hospital emergency ward. For those who…
B.C. wildlife rescue group reports uptick in heat-related calls, hospital admissions
As high temperature records fall across southern British Columbia, a wildlife rescue group is warning…
Astros’ Singleton ponders what career could have been if minor league marijuana testing ended sooner
HOUSTON (AP) — In 2018, Jon Singleton requested his release from the Houston Astros after…
Alberta bid winner for donair costume says all about provincial pride — and lettuce
EDMONTON – The Edmonton business owner who forked out $16,000 in a government-sponsored bidding war…
TRENDING NOW: When you’re the father of daughters
This guy is the hands down winner of dad of the year. And can we…
Air conditioners ‘a necessity’ as BC heat breaks records set almost a century ago
VANCOUVER – When Nicky Fried and her husband arrived in Vancouver from South Africa more…
Mexican tourist disappeared without a trace in South Okanagan
Mexican tourist Carlos Aranda Burgoin had a brief conversation with an RCMP officer at a…
Kansas police and a small newspaper are at the center of a 1st Amendment fight after a newsroom raid
MARION, Kan. (AP) — A small newspaper and a police department in Kansas are at…
TRENDING NOW: Puppy gets angry at hiccups
Nothing is more adorable than a puppy unless, of course, that puppy has the hiccups.…
Devastating disease impacting bighorn sheep found in eastern Okanagan herds
Agencies on both sides of the border are working to help bighorn sheep after learning…