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Drastic drop in water levels concern for Arrow Lakes residents
August 22, 2023 - 3:52 PM

Residents in the Arrow Lakes region say they’ve been impacted by drastic drops in the water levels, which can fluctuate quickly as the once pristine valley turned hydroelectric reservoir is bound by conditions under the Columbia River Treaty.
B.C. researcher discovers new fungi to combat disease threatening vineyards, orchards
May 02, 2022 - 7:00 PM
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Talk about a fun guy – Dawson Creek-born Jinx Pollard-Flamand has discovered two species of fungi in his Master’s thesis, which are proving to be highly effective against grapevine trunk disease, a major threat to orchards and wine producers across the province.
Tumbler Ridge home to 112-million-year-old crocodile traces
December 08, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Ancient crocodile swim traces found in Tumbler Ridge half a decade ago continue to contribute to global research of the reptiles, says paleontologist Dr. Charles Helm, who’s currently working on a research paper about the 'living fossil' species.
Names of Bedaux landmarks in northeast B.C. could be removed due to Nazi ties
November 16, 2021 - 5:07 PM

Mount Bedaux and the Bedaux Pass in northeast B.C. may soon have their names removed from the map due to concerns the local landmarks commemorate an accused war criminal.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

Drastic drop in water levels concern for Arrow Lakes residents