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At a pumpkin festival near Berlin, powerful women take shape – one gourd at a time
BEELITZ, Germany (AP) — The pumpkin is the undisputed star of the show at the…
A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story
LONDON (AP) — If you listen carefully, you can hear the noise of chocolate frogs…
How common is severe climate change anxiety in Canada? Study offers a glimpse
David Toro was taken aback by the turnout at a climate change anxiety peer-support group.…
Mexican artisans turn clay into Trees of Life that are celebrated worldwide
METEPEC, Mexico (AP) — The first time he met a pope, Mexican craftsman Hilario Hernández…
Jon Bon Jovi talks first tour since vocal cord surgery, new album and Bruce Springsteen
LONDON (AP) — Bon Jovi will embark on their first tour in four years in…
For pregnant people, extreme heat comes with extra risks
Doctors have long known that heat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys and other…
The food you toss costs you plenty and emits tons of pollution. We’ve got tips on how to cut down
Wasted food is a financial and environmental bummer. It costs U.S. consumers $728 every year,…
Transplanting shrubs: Timing and technique for a thriving garden
It’s the end of the gardening season, and those of us who’ve endured a less-than-perfect…
Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening
Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a…
BC high school teacher who hugs students gets suspended
He'd previously been warned about his behaviour.
BC woman sues crypto platform after losing $670,000 in scam
The company warned her four times.
‘No fun BC’: Halloween fireworks banned in Kamloops, Okanagan
“I wouldn't want fireworks going off all-year round either. We've got elders, we've got everybody around, but for special occasions, we should definitely be allowed.”
UPDATE: Kelowna RCMP make arrest in Knox Mountain wildfire
The wildfire sparked this afternoon, and officers are currently helping hikers off the mountain.
Smell, maintenance failure lands Kootenay pulp mill $63,000 fine
It was one of multiple penalties against the company in the past several years.
No quick fix for air traffic controller shortage in Kelowna
“From time to time, sufficient staffing is not in place. And that causes planned half-hour closures for what's referred to as fatigue breaks.”