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How an Osoyoos duty-free shop owner is helping BC's economy during Trump's trade war
March 18, 2025 - 7:00 AM
iNwheels

While Canadians have recently become focussed on sourcing local products and supporting local businesses in the wake of American President Donald Trump’s trade war, Cameron Bissonnette has been doing that for decades.
Okanagan distillers quenching thirst for bourbon during trade war with US
March 11, 2025 - 6:00 PM
iNwine

A couple of distilleries in the Okanagan are working to meet an increase in demand for their bourbon-based whiskey as American brands are being pulled from BC Liquor Store shelves.
How did these companies survive the pitfalls of the pandemic pivot?
March 19, 2023 - 1:00 AM

Nick Ngo still vividly remembers the spring of 2020, and the sudden wave of new shops making the same acrylic barriers as his business.
Queen Elizabeth honors key women in UK's rapid vaccine drive
June 11, 2021 - 3:55 PM

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has used her birthday honors list to celebrate those at the forefront of the U.K.'s rapid rollout of COVID-19 vaccines over the past few months, which has been credited with turning around the country's pandemic response.
Farm-gate cannabis sales allow customers to buy pot straight from the farm
May 02, 2021 - 7:00 AM
iN420

TORONTO - When customers roll up to Thrive Cannabis' 184-acre farm in Simcoe. Ont, they'll find three shipping containers fashioned into a pot shop and a colourful crew making history.
Louisville looks to rebound with Kentucky Derby back in May
April 25, 2021 - 10:57 AM

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Kentucky Derby is back on the first Saturday in May, slowly bringing with it the sights, sounds and rituals familiar to Louisville.
Ex-Jack Daniel's distiller to make new whiskey in Tennessee
April 20, 2021 - 10:31 AM

NASHVILLE - The former top distiller at Jack Daniel's announced on Tuesday that he and several partners are opening a new whiskey distillery near the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.
EU puts tariffs on US but hopes for change with Biden
November 09, 2020 - 4:55 PM

BRUSSELS - The European Union said Monday it would impose tariffs on up to $4 billion worth of U.S. goods and services over illegal aid for plane maker Boeing — but expressed hope that trade ties would improve once President Donald Trump leaves office.
Recall of Daily Shield hand sanitizer expanded, manufacturer's licence suspended
October 29, 2020 - 12:50 PM

Health Canada has suspended the licence of a Mississauga manufacturer of hand sanitizer and issued an expanded recall for some of its products found to contain unauthorized ingredients that could be unsafe for consumers.
Experts say counterfeit hand sanitizer recall at Dollarama is a lesson for retailers
October 21, 2020 - 12:38 PM

TORONTO - Dollarama Inc. is removing a counterfeit and recalled hand sanitizer from its shelves, which experts say should serve as a reminder of how important it is for retailers and consumers to do their due diligence when shopping.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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How an Osoyoos duty-free shop owner is helping BC's economy during Trump's trade war

Okanagan distillers quenching thirst for bourbon during trade war with US

How did these companies survive the pitfalls of the pandemic pivot?

Queen Elizabeth honors key women in UK's rapid vaccine drive

Farm-gate cannabis sales allow customers to buy pot straight from the farm

Louisville looks to rebound with Kentucky Derby back in May

Ex-Jack Daniel's distiller to make new whiskey in Tennessee

EU puts tariffs on US but hopes for change with Biden

Recall of Daily Shield hand sanitizer expanded, manufacturer's licence suspended

Experts say counterfeit hand sanitizer recall at Dollarama is a lesson for retailers

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