News Items tag as: high cost of vegetables

Home gardening movement gaining ground as price of fruits and vegetables soar
February 01, 2016 - 9:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The dollar’s continued slide has hit many Thompson-Okanagan residents in the pocketbook as they do their weekly grocery shopping, as fresh fruits and vegetables hit new high prices in the region.
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THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump's attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in the Middle East…prevent world war three”. Last week, President Trump ordered the bombing of three Iranian nuclear

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

iN VIDEO: Rascally raccoon swipes cherries in Kamloops garden
Last week, Kamloops resident and wildlife lover Jesse Ritcey watched a raccoon deftly swipe cherries from a tree in
July 01, 2025 4:00 AM
Orcas sharing prey with humans may be trying to learn 'who we are,' researcher says
Jared Towers was in his research vessel on two separate occasions watching killer whales off the coast of Vancouver
June 30, 2025 9:00 PM
Man shot Idaho firefighters who had asked him to move his vehicle, killing 2, sheriff says
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) — A man who started a wildfire and then fatally shot two firefighters and wounded another in
June 30, 2025 6:03 PM
Rules for e-bikes, e-scooters Kelowna cops and schools are worried about
Kelowna RCMP and Central Okanagan Public Schools have concerns about people riding e-bikes and e-scooters dangerousl
June 30, 2025 6:00 PM
Amid calls for separation, Alberta's new referendum rules set to formally take effect
EDMONTON — As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rul
June 30, 2025 3:59 PM

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