Shortage of workers on Creston, Okanagan cherry and apple farms due to COVID-19

‘The tree fruit industry and the Ministry of Agriculture are asking local workers to consider helping with the harvest so that food waste is reduced’

Moving on: Tanev scores 11 seconds into OT as Canucks oust Wild

Gene editing debate takes root with organic broccoli, new UBC research shows

VIDEO: U.S. Air Force pilot does fly-by for B.C. son amid COVID border separation

3 Vancouver police officers test positive for COVID after responding to large party

New mothers with COVID-19 should still breastfeed: Canada’s top doctor

Collapse of Nunavut ice shelf ‘like losing a good friend:’ glaciologist

B.C. wildfire crews have battled 111 blazes in the last seven days

B.C. group renews call for protection of newly discovered glass sponge reefs
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Canada signs deals to get vaccine candidates if approved for use

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News

Freeland urges restraint with expenses following Rideau Hall renovations

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland would not say whether she believes the expenditures were appropriate

More COVID-19 warnings posted for U.S. and Canadian flights to B.C.

‘We need to have a system that allows us to identify people rapidly,” B.C.’s top doctor says

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Sports

CFL to continue discussions with federal government about financial assistance

The CFL sent the federal government the $30-million request earlier this week

Canucks blank Wild 3-0, take series lead in penalty-filled NHL qualifying clash

Jacob Markstrom stops 27 shots to lead Vancouver past Minnesota

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Trending Now

Facebook launches its new TikTok clone, Instagram Reels

Facebook has a long tradition of cloning competitive services

Companies get creative to help parents juggle work and kids during pandemic

Experts say child care solutions are key to keeping women in the workforce

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Community

Creston ‘bunker’ receives a mural facelift thanks to local artist, Calgary painters

The marsh landscape mural was brought to life by Calgary’s Daniel J. Kirk and Lane Shordee, who sought to honour the area’s original terrain.

Practical fashion: Local designers make supplies for Nelson dentists

Surgical caps and gowns have been in short supply for dentists during the pandemic

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Obituaries

Bernie Riehl

Jul 21st, 2020

Jim Ottley

Jul 16th, 2020

Michael Babcock

Jul 15th, 2020

Donovan Gigliotti

Jul 3rd, 2020

Larry Walter Nowak

Jul 1st, 2020

Cyril Colonel

Jun 30th, 2020

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Entertainment

Opening night lineup for online Roots & Blues festival released

The first night of the festival on Aug. 14 will be stacked with favourites from previous years

Roots & Blues announces ticket giveaway ahead of online festival

The festival is streaming free online this year, but those who pre-register can win passes for 2021.

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Opinion

Reforming the PST can be a powerful tool to get people, businesses back to work long-term

Stronger tomorrow plan offers blueprint for job-rich recovery, says Jeff Zweig and Greg D’Avignon

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        Get the vehicle you want, the way you want it, without leaving Creston

        When it comes to new wheels, shopping locally doesn’t limit your options

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