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'Tinder of construction' aims to keep B.C. building waste out of landfills
January 04, 2025 - 1:00 PM

COBBLE HILL, B.C. - Gil Yaron barely contains his excitement when asked to describe his non-profit venture to convince construction companies, developers and renovation contractors to recycle tonnes of building material waste on Vancouver Island.
New Product Report: MEGCRETe Engineered Sheathing
September 22, 2024 - 8:00 AM
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Across the Okanagan, structures that have been damaged by wildfire and flooding need to be rebuilt. It should come as no surprise the BC construction industry has been actively looking for ways to improve exterior covering materials. That drive for change has produced exciting innovations, including a new product catching the eye of builders and homeowners.
Deadly crashes spur calls for tractor-trailer side guards
July 30, 2017 - 4:30 PM

ALBANY, N.Y. - Fifty years after actress Jayne Mansfield died in a Buick that slammed underneath a tractor-trailer, auto safety advocates say regulations inspired by that gruesome crash need updating to prevent hundreds of similar deaths annually.
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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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Leaky septic and $20K debt: Vernon trailer park owner at a loss for what to do
Carol Goldstone is hoping a judge will make a reasonable decision about what to do with the Vernon trailer park she inherited in 1988. A couple of days ago she was served with a court summon
February 21, 2023 7:00 AM
Efforts underway to find dog lost along Coquihalla Highway
A non-profit animal rescue organization is hoping the public can help find a dog that bolted while in transport on the Coquihalla Highway Saturday afternoon. Judanna Dawn with the Merritt-ba
December 16, 2019 10:36 AM
iN VIDEO: Okanagan musician's self-deprecating look at Canada, country music goes viral
Lake Country music producer Jordan Wiberg, who records under the pseudonym Clark W., has had his latest country hit, "Up here, in Canada" go viral. "I'm very surprised at
May 07, 2020 2:20 PM
North Okanagan woman faces trial over sexual abuse of young boy at ministry-funded home
VERNON - A former youth worker faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual touching against a minor in relation to an incident that occurred during her employment at a government-funded care ho
August 13, 2018 6:30 PM
iN PHOTOS: Cyclists enjoy new trail between Peachland and West Kelowna
Riders and hikers are exploring a newly constructed multi-use pathway running from Peachland below Highway 97 to a park in West Kelowna. Peachland resident Kim Kleineberg has hit the trail t
June 13, 2025 4:00 AM
Zip lines, alpine coaster, winter camping in Big White’s big plans for expansion
Big White has big plans for the future, including a massive expansion of housing, ski lifts, ski terrain and other all-season offerings including ziplines, winter “glamping” opportunit
January 02, 2021 7:30 AM
New restaurant AT 509 making its debut in downtown Kelowna
There's a new restaurant coming to downtown Kelowna, and you'll never forget where to find it. It's AT 509, so named because the restaurant is located at 509 Bernard Avenue, form
August 22, 2020 6:00 AM
Remember this? Man in Speedo caught on video waterskiing streets of Fernie
—This story was published in February 2020. Lisa Vincent happened to be in the right place at the right time to capture, on video, a Speedo-wearing man equipped with a set of skis ri
October 17, 2021 12:02 PM
Update: Multiple COVID-19 cases reported on Kelowna and Kamloops flights
The BC Center for Disease Control is trying to reach passengers who shared flights with passengers now known to have had COVID-19, including several flights to Kelowna and one from Kamloops.
March 26, 2020 1:28 PM
iN PHOTOS: Why tobacco failed to be the Okanagan's biggest crop
Not once but three times in Kelowna’s history, tobacco looked to become the dominant crop in the region. While First Nations people grew and harvested tobacco for hundreds of years bef
December 18, 2022 2:30 PM

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'Tinder of construction' aims to keep B.C. building waste out of landfills

New Product Report: MEGCRETe Engineered Sheathing

Deadly crashes spur calls for tractor-trailer side guards

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