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Canadians boycotting U.S.

Premier David Eby and California Governor Gavin Newsom each gave breezy summaries of their brief video chat Monday that left the impression it was...

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Les Leyne

Dying galaxies

Nothing lasts forever, even galaxies, and maybe even universes. The James Webb Space Telescope has just observed the oldest dead galaxy, that is,...

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Ken Tapping

The One Person Project

The genesis of the One Person Project was at her mother’s deathbed. “Have no regrets in life” were among her mother’s last words as she lay...

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Doug Lobay

Volunteers of all ages

How age diverse is your volunteer program? I have often written about the value of having a team that brings a wide range of differing world views....

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Karen Knight

Real estate investing

With rising global tensions, shifting economic policy and affordability challenges across the province, many would-be investors in B.C. are hitting...

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Aj Hazzi - Apr 17

Political food decisions

With the polarized nature of our world these days, it seems we are taking more note of just who we are supporting as consumers. So, in line with...

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Kristin Peturson-Laprise

Easter events this weekend

The unofficial kick-off to the Okanagan’s annual season of signature events and stepping out for a day of savouring local sips is here—the spring (...

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Allison Markin

Towing an RV

There is a lot more to recreational vehicle towing than simply hooking up your trailer or loading your camper and making sure the rear lights work....

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Tim Schewe

Parties quiet on climate

Our environmental crises continue to worsen from climate change to biodiversity to microplastics to the state of our forests. I thought climate...

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Eli Pivnick

Canada's tariff response

Canada’s food processing sector is becoming increasingly vulnerable – not merely due to global market volatility, but as a direct consequence of...

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Sylvain Charlebois

Patriotism, financial returns

As the trade war between Canada and the United States drags on, many Canadian investors are understandably uneasy about their exposure to U.S....

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Brett Millard