News Items tag as: Gabrielle Adams

BC's drug crisis: Why everyone talks about 'stigma'
May 02, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Is stigma something the province should be fighting when it comes to battling the drug crisis? While current efforts are geared towards destigmatization, some experts believe stigma still has a role to play in addressing the crisis and others explain why it doesn't.
Indigenous knowledge and values add sustainability to Okanagan forest industry
April 28, 2024 - 7:00 PM

While forestry throughout BC is often regarded as unsustainably managed, a Westbank First Nation logging company is showing how, through Indigenous knowledge and values, sustainability can be brought back to the industry.
Accessing gender-affirming care proves difficult for Kelowna transgender man
April 28, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Being transgender comes with its fair share of challenges including discrimination, body dysphoria, mental health issues, access to proper healthcare, the list goes on. When it comes to being transgender in Kelowna, these challenges can be exacerbated.
Understanding treatment and recovery services offered by Interior Health
April 27, 2024 - 7:00 PM

As many individuals struggle with mental health and substance use issues, the province, through Interior Health, has made different recovery and treatment services available. Understanding the nuances between them and the multitude of services available can seem overwhelming but is also crucial.
Why tree planting in BC is not reforestation
April 27, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Tree planting in the wake of clear-cuts isn't as successful as it may seem and is causing dire consequences for local wildlife, increasing the risks of floods and wildfires and slowly killing forests, according to the founder of an Okanagan environmental group.
Okanagan business student working to perfect Imperfect Pop-Ups
April 27, 2024 - 3:30 PM

Imperfect Pop-Ups is an all-new event company geared towards offering unique, one-night events in Kelowna for those looking for new entertainment options.
TRIBUTE TO MOM: Vernon man running marathon a day to raise funds to fight cancer
April 25, 2024 - 7:00 PM

A Vernon man, with help from his partner, will be running one marathon a day during the month of May to pay tribute to his late mother and to raise funds for a life-saving piece of equipment at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
Night market launches in downtown Kelowna this summer
April 25, 2024 - 11:31 AM

The Downtown Kelowna Association has announced the launch of the Downtown Kelowna Night Market this summer and they are accepting applications for prospective vendors.
Barriere RCMP arrest man with multiple outstanding warrants for assault
April 24, 2024 - 10:36 AM

A man was arrested by the Barriere RCMP and the Southeast District Emergency Response Team.
BC Conservatives hold upper hand against BC United: poll
April 23, 2024 - 3:33 PM

A survey shows the BC NDP winning the 2024 provincial election while the BC Conservatives sit in a comfortable second place as BC United and the BC Greens trail behind.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the first week of May 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjone

From frost to drought: Strong start to Okanagan asparagus season despite challenges
It’s finally asparagus season at a North Okanagan farm after cooler spring weather pushed back the predicted start date, and all hands are on deck picking the crunchy green spears. For the past few weeks, overnight sub-zero temperatur

Recreational marijuana backers try to overcome rocky history in South Dakota
Advocates of legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota, a mission with a rocky history, submitted thousands of signatures to election officials on Tuesday in the hopes of once again getting the issue on the conservative state's Novemb

Kelowna increased land values; now residents, businesses are getting the bills
The City of Kelowna was far ahead of the provincial government when it streamlined higher density housing in core areas almost two years ago. The city made it easier to redevelop existing properties to gain height or density without going t

News Items tag as: Gabrielle Adams

BC's drug crisis: Why everyone talks about 'stigma'

Indigenous knowledge and values add sustainability to Okanagan forest industry

Accessing gender-affirming care proves difficult for Kelowna transgender man

Understanding treatment and recovery services offered by Interior Health

Why tree planting in BC is not reforestation

Okanagan business student working to perfect Imperfect Pop-Ups

TRIBUTE TO MOM: Vernon man running marathon a day to raise funds to fight cancer

Night market launches in downtown Kelowna this summer

Barriere RCMP arrest man with multiple outstanding warrants for assault

BC Conservatives hold upper hand against BC United: poll

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