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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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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
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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

Drastic drop in water levels concern for Arrow Lakes residents