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Over-regulation of 'driverless' vehicles could stifle industry, say advocates
March 31, 2016 - 7:00 AM

KANATA, Ont. - Driverless cars, trucks and buses are going to cause a major economic headache, and the federal government needs to be ready, say advocates for the country's high tech and automotive sectors.
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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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Armstrong family won million-dollar home prize; moved where they can afford to live
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TRU prof's new book all about learning from plants, not about them
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This $13 million Kelowna home could be open to luxury loving visitors
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Vernon Canadian Tire reopening auto service following fire
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BC bar fined $3,000 for clearing drinks from table 12 minutes late
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Gardeners from Kamloops, Okanagan offer early season tips
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