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From Chinese to Italians and beyond, maligning a culture via its foods is a longtime American habit
NEW YORK (AP) — It's a practice that's about as American as apple pie —…
TRENDING NOW: Offer of treats changes cat’s plan
While this kitty looks like they had a plan those plans changed with the offer…
iN PHOTOS: End of summer images from Kamloops, Okanagan – part two
With summer coming to an end, residents in Kamloops and the Okanagan can be seen…
Studies on pigeon-guided missiles, swimming abilities of dead fish among Ig Nobels winners
BOSTON (AP) — A study that explores the feasibility of using pigeons to guide missiles…
Animal rights groups object to Buckingham Palace guard’s distinctive bearskin caps
LONDON (AP) — An animal rights group trying to get real fur out of the…
Minor win for Okanagan support worker claiming non-profit fired her over her disabilities
An Okanagan charity that helps marginalized people has failed in its bid to have a…
Air Canada deal avoids shutdown, brings relief to passengers and business groups
MONTREAL – Travellers, business groups and politicians expressed fervent relief on Sunday after Air Canada…
barBURRITO Delivers Delicious Tex-Mex with an International Flair
Business Spotlight
If it seems like you are suddenly seeing a series of new Tex-Mex restaurants popping…
Owners of beloved ramshackle house in Armstrong area digging up its history
An uninhabited dilapidated house in the Armstrong area is the subject of numerous photographs and…
The science and art of making mead at Vernon’s Planet Bee
Mead has been gaining in popularity as an alcoholic beverage but also as a craft…
Talking about death can be tricky. Here’s how to start the conversation
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez is no stranger to talking about death. As…
TRENDING NOW: Laugh until you cry
This poor woman has a very unique laugh and her family took advantage of that.…
South Okanagan bird observatory back in the banding business after brief hiatus
Last year was the first time in 20 years a South Okanagan bird observatory wasn’t…
A cat named Drifter is safe after sneaking out and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly 8 weeks
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A cat aptly named Drifter is safe at home after sneaking…
The ancient jar smashed by a 4-year-old is back on display at an Israeli museum after repair
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A rare Bronze-Era jar accidentally smashed by a 4-year-old visiting…
Small Okanagan packing houses try to pick up slack after fruit grower co-op shutdown
After the BC Tree Fruit Cooperative shutdown, small packing houses are helping orchardists find a…
As warming threatens polar bear tourism, a Canadian town adapts and thrives
CHURCHILL, Manitoba (AP) — Change has broken, remade and continues to reshape this remote town…
Texts, social media a ‘minefield’ for people going through divorce: lawyer
TORONTO – When Sarah Boulby tells clients going through a divorce or locked in a…
HOUSING CRISIS: Penticton mother of two facing homelessness after eviction
A single mother of two in Penticton is facing homelessness after the half duplex she…
Dog killed by deer in Kamloops part of increase in urban deer conflicts
A Kamloops resident lost her one-year-old puppy earlier this month when it was stomped to…
Air Canada, pilots still far apart as strike notice deadline approaches
Labour talks between Air Canada and its pilots are approaching a midnight deadline, when either…
Nebraska will vote on pro-pot measures despite some invalid signatures
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska certified two ballot measures Friday to legalize medical marijuana even…
Four-day rescue operation freed a humpback whale off northern B.C.: DFO
A humpback whale was so entangled in fishing gear, ropes and buoys that it took…
TRENDING NOW: A messy muddy prank
Everyone likes to play pranks on their friends, but how far might one go? As…