Seven amazing restaurants have created mouthwatering sandwiches for the 'Professional Grilled Cheese Competition' in Armstrong. We stepped up as 'professional' grilled cheese judges. It's a tough gig It's all part of The Big Cheese Annual Cheese Festival in Armstrong Spallumcheen! It's on until Saturday, April 12t...

Vernon's largest hiring event will go next weekThe Vernon Job Fair will go at the Vernon Lodge from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10.The event will see recruiters and representatives from over 20 actively hiring companies and colleges speak with people in search of work in the North Okanagan."This is an excell...

A Kelowna man has been arrested on almost two dozen counts of theft.Kelowna RCMP said a team of investigators charged a man with 21 counts of Theft Under $5,000 from a single local business after collecting evidence including banking records, video surveillance, and statements.On March 24, a 37-year old Kelowna man was...

A new Chief has been selected to lead the Okanagan Indian Band.The OKIB Band Council election was held Monday, March 31, and, according to the Band's website, Dan Wilson was elected as the new chief.He replaced Byron Louis, who had served in that role for 14 years.The election also saw several new faces join council as...

Seven amazing restaurants have created mouthwatering sandwiches for the 'Professional Grilled Cheese Competition' in Armstrong. We stepped up as 'professional' grilled cheese judges. It's a tough gig It's all part of The Big Cheese Annual Cheese Festival in Armstrong Spallumcheen! It's on until Saturday, April 12t...

The city of Kelowna has announced the top three finalists across all the categories for the 50th annual Civic & Community Awards.People and organizations will be honoured at a community gala in early May in categories such as volunteers, artists, coaches, athletes, businesses, and non-profits.And of course there is...

Tile is a popular choice for basements-and for good reason. It's durable and easy to maintain. Plus, modern tile designs can mimic the look of high-end flooring like natural stone at a fraction of the cost. Whether your basement is a functional workspace, an entertainment area, or extra living space, tile offers both s...

Struggling with your progressives? You're not alone. It's not an uncommon experience among progressive lens wearers. Thankfully, a new technology is transforming the experience, and IRIS Optometry & Opticians in Vernon is the first clinic in Canada that has it. Traditional progressive lenses were designed to replac...

Durability is one of the top benefits of choosing tile. It's also resistant to water damage and mold growth. These are all reasons that tile can be a great choice for a basement. So if a homeowner starts seeing cracked tile in their basement, they're likely to question the durability. We ran this issue past Dennis from...

VICTORIA - British Columbians are facing a future without a consumer carbon tax for the first time in 17 years, after the early-morning approval of a bill to end the long-standing policy. The NDP government fast-tracked legislation in an effort to kill off the tax on Monday, in time to coincide with today's demise of t...

MONTREAL - As Quebec becomes the last province in Canada that hasn't abandoned carbon pricing, the provincial government could start feeling pressure to align itself with the rest of the country. There has long been a broad consensus in Quebec on the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the province's cap-and-t...

VICTORIA - BC Ferries is criticizing a decision to approve four new vessels instead of the five it had requested, calling it "a missed opportunity" to ensure reliable service in the future. CEO Nicolas Jimenez says BC Ferries is "disappointed, and obviously at odds" with the decision by the BC Ferry...

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to lay out his plans to realign global trade through "reciprocal" tariffs Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET in the White House Rose Garden. A news release from the White House calls it a "Make America Wealthy Again Event." Trump has called Wednesday "Liberat...

MONTREAL - The United States government has listed Quebec's French-language reform as a barrier to trade, as President Donald Trump prepares to impose new tariffs on Canada. The office of the U.S. trade representative released a report on Monday listing "foreign trade barriers" and included Quebec's Bill 96. ...

MONTREAL - As Quebec becomes the last province in Canada that hasn't abandoned carbon pricing, the provincial government could start feeling pressure to align itself with the rest of the country. There has long been a broad consensus in Quebec on the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the province's cap-and-t...

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Canada's Brad Jacobs defeated Sweden's Niklas Edin 8-6 in the morning draw at the BKT World Men's Curling Championship. Jacobs and his team of Marc Kennedy, Brett Gallant and Ben Hebert scored three points in the fourth end and won the game with a hit in the 10th. The host team will return to the Tem...

Artificial intelligence has become an important part of business operations globally, including the sports betting industry. Bettors have more information at their fingertips to make more informed decisions, while operators can integrate AI technology to provide better odds calculations and data-driven insights. Howeve...

TORONTO - Rogers' new reported deal with the National Hockey League to retain television rights allowed it to maintain its hold on the Canadian market for another 12 years beginning in 2026. Brock University sport management associate professor Michael Naraine says the deal reflects Rogers' strategy to shape the future...