British Columbia

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. (Greg Sakaki photo)

PODCAST: Jagmeet Singh’s recipe for Affordable Groceries

TODAY IN B.C.: Federal NDP Leader proposes ‘Windfall Tax’ on corporate grocery chains

 

Photos: Erin Shuttleworth

Culture Days event goes Saturday at Trail market

Comic jam involves giving participants a panel to illustrate and add to the evolving narrative

 

Authors Kennedy Stewart and Margot Fedurok. (supplied photos)

PODCAST: Authors Kennedy Stewart and Margot Fedoruk discuss new books

TODAY IN B.C.: ‘Decrim’ and ‘Cooking Tips for Desperate Fishwives’

 

John Valiant, the author of ‘Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast’. (Supplied photo)

PODCAST: The changing face of wildfires in a warming world

TODAY IN B.C.: Best-selling author John Vaillant details Fort McMurray tragedy and B.C. wildfires

John Valiant, the author of ‘Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast’. (Supplied photo)
A year-long drug investigation by Kelowna RCMP led to the seizure of handguns, and drugs in B.C. and Alta. (Photo Kelowna RCMP)

Canada-wide drug smuggling operation taken down by Kelowna RCMP

A year-long investigation led to the seizure of drugs, guns and properties in several provinces

A year-long drug investigation by Kelowna RCMP led to the seizure of handguns, and drugs in B.C. and Alta. (Photo Kelowna RCMP)
A robotic diving robot is readied for a dive to the SS Pacific. (Supplied photo)

PODCAST: Team prepares to salvage gold from sunken SS Pacific

TODAY IN B.C.: Ship wrecked during B.C. gold rush found off Washington State

A robotic diving robot is readied for a dive to the SS Pacific. (Supplied photo)
David Gogo brings a new single to the podcast entitled ‘You Used to Mean So Much To Me’. (File photo)

PODCAST: One-on-one with B.C. blues legend David Gogo

TODAY IN B.C.: Musician recalls travels of the ‘Blues Trail’, in southern U.S.

David Gogo brings a new single to the podcast entitled ‘You Used to Mean So Much To Me’. (File photo)
Lindsey Dixon, a BC pharmacist specializing in healthcare education. (supplied photo)

PODCAST: Lindsay Dixon explains New extended prescribing powers for BC Pharmacists

TODAY IN B.C.: Pharmacists can help with birth control, minor illnesses, ailments and more

Lindsey Dixon, a BC pharmacist specializing in healthcare education. (supplied photo)
Maggie the beaver travelled by truck to an existing beaver dam analogue in the Nicola Valley. Photo: BCWF

Maggie’s Journey: A ‘nuisance’ B.C. beaver gets a second chance

After months of rehabilitation, Maggie was returned to the wild

  • Aug 22, 2023
Maggie the beaver travelled by truck to an existing beaver dam analogue in the Nicola Valley. Photo: BCWF
Arnold Lim. (Black Press Media photo)

PODCAST: Arnold Lim, award-winning filmmaker and photojournalist

TODAY IN B.C.: Film ‘My Name is Arnold’ earns widespread accolades

Arnold Lim. (Black Press Media photo)
Tom Hooper of the ‘Grapes of Wrath’. (Tom Hooper Facebook photo)

PODCAST: Tom Hooper of legendary B.C. music group ‘Grapes of Wrath’

TODAY IN B.C.: Kelowna band hit the stage more than 40 years ago

Tom Hooper of the ‘Grapes of Wrath’. (Tom Hooper Facebook photo)
The B.C. Legislature in Victoria was designed by architect Frances Rattenbury. Which city was British Columbia’s capital before Victoria was selected? (Don Denton photograph)

QUIZ: How well do you know British Columbia?

There is a lot to celebrate about this province during the B.C. Day long weekend

The B.C. Legislature in Victoria was designed by architect Frances Rattenbury. Which city was British Columbia’s capital before Victoria was selected? (Don Denton photograph)
21-year-old stabbing victim Colin Dube-Wheat has released his first statement to the media after the latest attack which occurred July 29. Photo from Facebook.

Twice-stabbed B.C. man says he was attacked from behind while sitting with friends

Colin Dube-Wheat severely injured in a pair of vicious stabbing attacks 2 weeks apart in July

21-year-old stabbing victim Colin Dube-Wheat has released his first statement to the media after the latest attack which occurred July 29. Photo from Facebook.
A 94-year-old woman who was evacuated from her home in the Ukraine. (Darrell McKay photo)

PODCAST: Stretchers for Ukraine – compassion in a war-torn land

TODAY IN B.C.: Darrell McKay fundraises for supplies and stretchers

A 94-year-old woman who was evacuated from her home in the Ukraine. (Darrell McKay photo)
An estimated 16,000 people are living with chronic HCV infection in B.C. Photo: Unsplash

B.C. announces action to eliminate hepatitis C

World Hepatitis Day was recognized July 28

An estimated 16,000 people are living with chronic HCV infection in B.C. Photo: Unsplash
Join co-hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee of Measure Twice, Cut Once. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Connecting the outdoors to your indoor living space

TODAY IN BC: HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’

Join co-hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee of Measure Twice, Cut Once. (HAVAN photo)
B.C. ministers stress that U.S. duties are hurting people on both sides of shared border, increasing material costs for Americans and creating uncertainty for B.C. forestry professionals and communities. Photo: Unsplash

B.C. minister: Duty on softwood lumber exports to U.S. ‘unjustified

Combined duty rates that will apply to most softwood lumber exports is 7.99 %

B.C. ministers stress that U.S. duties are hurting people on both sides of shared border, increasing material costs for Americans and creating uncertainty for B.C. forestry professionals and communities. Photo: Unsplash
Authors C.C. ‘Chris’ Humphreys and Adrian Raeside. (submitted photos)

PODCAST: Authors C.C. Humphreys, Adrian Raeside discuss latest books

TODAY IN B.C.: ‘Someday I’ll Find You’ and ‘Paradise for Cats: Return to Rainbow Bridge’

Authors C.C. ‘Chris’ Humphreys and Adrian Raeside. (submitted photos)
The iconic dogwood officially became British Columbias floral emblem in 1956. During World War II, the B.C. Women’s Institutes sold dogwood lapel pins and used the proceeds to send comforts to B.C. soldiers who were overseas. Photo: Government of B.C.

Nominations open for B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship

Nominations are due by Monday, Sept. 4

The iconic dogwood officially became British Columbias floral emblem in 1956. During World War II, the B.C. Women’s Institutes sold dogwood lapel pins and used the proceeds to send comforts to B.C. soldiers who were overseas. Photo: Government of B.C.
Actor, musician, activist and philanthropist Tom Jackson. (Rafal Wegiel photo)

PODCAST: Tom Jackson challenges us all to be kinder and help one another

TODAY IN B.C.: Actor, musician, activist and philanthropist makes positive impact

Actor, musician, activist and philanthropist Tom Jackson. (Rafal Wegiel photo)