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Should the price of meat reflect its impact on the environment?
Meat is expensive — but we’re still paying far less for it than the cost…
Regional district to consider supporting truck traffic ban on Highway 5A
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District board will decide in mid-January whether to support a call for…
‘They are jeopardizing our lives’: Okanagan chief calls for change after clashes with conservation officers
An Okanagan chief says it’s time for B.C. conservation officers to stop harassing his people,…
Smaller gatherings mean smaller turkeys. How will the industry adapt?
Demand for small turkeys has kept Raul Granucci’s phone ringing off the hook. But the…
Farmers say B.C. government funding to grow raspberry industry not enough
The B.C. government recently announced funding to revitalize the raspberry industry, but growers say it…
Disgraced former Kelowna social worker granted bail
Robert Riley Saunders was granted bail by B.C. Provincial Court judge Monica McParland in Kelowna…
How a new delivery model could save Canadian restaurants struggling with rising costs
High delivery costs are eating into the dwindling profits of restaurant and food companies struggling…
Merritt’s Christmas Elf spreading hidden holiday cheer
A secret Christmas elf is helping people get into the Christmas spirit by hiding 25…
$10,000 donation made in support of Ty Pozzobon Foundation
Shell Rotella launched a charitable initiative this year known as the ‘Rugged Ride for Charity’.…
Syilx hip-hop artist sharpening skills during global pandemic
Tight deep bass fills the room as Mike Marchand, a member of the Okanagan Indian…
Accused gets jail time for crime spree from South Okanagan to Saskatchewan
A man whose crime spree stretched from Regina to Oliver is spending four more months…
iN VIDEO: Virtual exhibit takes an in-depth look at Canada’s avalanche history
If you’re at all interested in avalanches — or for that matter B.C. history —…
B.C.’s midwives on brink of burnout crisis
British Columbia’s 300 midwives are calling on the province for support and better pay as…
iN VIDEO: New initiative shares lessons learned from tragic B.C. avalanche
A group of avalanche survivors want to get the word out about the dangers inherent…
Oliver reporter gets DUI at scene of crash involving drunk driver
An Oliver independent journalist and former town councillor was given a 90-day roadside prohibition Tuesday…
This unique holiday gift guide supports Indigenous businesses across B.C.
With the holiday season in full swing, Indigenous Tourism BC is encouraging people to think…
Food banks aren’t the answer to hunger, Canadian researchers say
Valerie Tarasuk wouldn’t be surprised if food charities receive record donations this holiday season. But…
Young farmers in B.C. hope new funding will grow their ranks
It’s tough breaking into the industry for new farmers, but recently announced funding in B.C.…
You want me to eat what? A look at some of B.C.’s most exotic seafoods
When foreign markets closed their doors to seafood imports during the COVID-19 pandemic, B.C. fisheries…
The fight to stop systemic racism in science at UBC Okanagan
Ian Foulds holds a unique position at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. Foulds…
Man fined for flying drone during hunting trip in northern B.C.
A Fort St. James man has been fined $1,000 for flying a drone while out…
iN VIDEO: South Okanagan filmmaker gets ‘Higher Perspective’
South Okanagan climber and filmmaker Dave Mai has plenty of adventures and beautiful climbing photos…
Fight for undeveloped lakeshore property in South Okanagan far from over
Sickle Point is likely to be sold to a private buyer this week, but for…
Okanagan Indian Band expands primary care clinic to include doctors
Okanagan Indian Band opened its doors last week to a new primary care clinic located…