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Beer column: BC brewery closing after 27 years, but the brand will live on nearby

Lighthouse Brewing has been a mainstay in the Victoria area since opening in 1998. Owner Ben Thomas announced the "heavy-hearted decision" to close this week.

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Beer column: BC brewery closing after 27 years, but the brand will live on nearby
It’s been a sad week for the craft brewing scene in Victoria. On Monday, Lighthouse Brewing Company owner Ben Thomas announced the “
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January 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Here’s everything coming to Netflix Canada in February 2026

More episodes of Bridgerton and Love Is Blind, a new series from the creator of Derry Girls and documentaries on Gordon Ramsay, a chess prodigy and ice dancing.

Full list ⤵️

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Here’s everything coming to Netflix Canada in February 2026
It’s the shortest month of the year, but there’s plenty coming to Netflix Canada in February. Most of the notable arrivals in Febru.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Almost half of British Columbians don't know their neighbours
41% only know 2 or fewer, 13% don't know any at all. ⬇️
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Almost half of British Columbians don't know their neighbours
Quick! Can you name your next-door neighbours? If you can't, you're not alone in British Columbia. In fact, in BC, 13% of people don&.
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January 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Wine column: Here's what's new and exciting
Champagne, Riesling, Italian and Cab. ⬇️
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Wine column: Here's what's new and exciting
My wife, Kerry, and I love strolling the liquor store checking out what's new and exciting in wine. On a recent swing through the Signature BC.
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January 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Kamloops reveals vision for new curling and racquet sports complex downtown

The location includes the existing Kamloops Curling Club, Memorial Arena, and the properties immediately to the east.

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Kamloops reveals vision for new curling and racquet sports complex downtown
Kamloops City Council has announced the location for the next Build Kamloops project, unveiling that the future home of the curling and racquet sports.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Man assaulted female security guard after stealing meat and cheese: Kamloops RCMP

Police say the security guard was injured after pursuing the suspect into a nearby residential area.

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Man assaulted female security guard after stealing meat and cheese: Kamloops RCMP
Kamloops Mounties are trying to identify a suspect in a theft and assault investigation. According to an RCMP release, the suspect al...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Canadian passport the 8th best in the world
Travel to 181 countries visa-free or visa-on-arrival. ⬇️
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Canadian passport the 8th best in the world
It's much better than the ones from Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq and Yemen. It's not as good as the ones from Singapore, Japan, South Kore...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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Overnight southbound closure of the Coquihalla begins at 10 pm #BCHwy5

Anyone needing to get from Merritt to Hope should detour to Hwy 1 or Hwy 3.

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Overnight southbound closure of the Coquihalla begins at 10 pm
The final planned closure of the week for flood-related repairs around Hope will begin tonight. While the work is being done around t...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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PHOTOS: Kelowna airport’s expanded terminal ready to welcome travellers next week

A bigger security screening area with state-of-the-art technology and a huge new departures lounge are the highlights.

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PHOTOS: Kelowna airport’s expanded terminal ready to welcome travellers next week
It’s a momentous occasion for Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and the city as a whole. The new upgraded security screening...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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Commercial driver detained 20 minutes after striking BC highway overpass

Witnesses told police that the driver briefly stopped and got out of their cab before fleeing the scene.

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Commercial driver detained 20 minutes after striking BC highway overpass
Yet another highway overpass strike is under investigation in British Columbia, and this time police had to work to track down the drive...
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January 22, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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Kamloops residents encouraged to attend budget update session

“We know the provisional budget report raised a lot of eyebrows."

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Kamloops residents encouraged to attend budget update session
The City of Kamloops is inviting residents to attend an in-person budget update on Monday, January 26, 2026, 6:00–8:00 pm,&n...
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January 21, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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Kelowna woman helps reunite Winnipeg girl with beloved stuffed animal lost in Mexico

A heartwarming story of connection on social media that shows how far a small act of kindness can go ❤️

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Kelowna woman helps reunite Winnipeg girl with beloved stuffed animal lost in Mexico
A Kelowna woman was at the centre of a heartwarming story that unfolded on social media this past weekend. It began early Sunday morn...
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January 21, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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‘Tragic outcome’: Motorcyclist dead after collision with semi on BC highway

The biker was rushed to hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.

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‘Tragic outcome’: Motorcyclist dead after collision with semi on BC highway
Police have confirmed that a highway crash in the Lower Mainland on Tuesday was fatal. An RCMP statement explains that a motorcycle a...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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AltiTunes reveals another big-name headliner for first year at Sun Peaks

The lineup is starting to fill up with just over 2 months to go until the mountaintop music festival.

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AltiTunes reveals another big-name headliner for first year at Sun Peaks
The first ever AltiTunes at Sun Peaks is just over two months away and the Friday night headliner has been revealed. Organizers annou...
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January 21, 2026 at 2:49 AM
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Kelowna mom ‘losing the will to fight’ after life-saving liver transplant is cancelled

Lyndsay Riccholt was finally scheduled for surgery on Dec. 10, but it was cancelled after her donor suffered injuries in a fall.

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Kelowna mom ‘losing the will to fight’ after life-saving liver transplant is cancelled
After nearly a year of waiting, Lyndsay Riccholt finally received the news in November 2025 that she and her loved ones had long been waiting for....
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January 20, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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UPDATE: Police confirm missing woman last seen in Kamloops has been found

In December, the RCMP made a public appeal for information on Gail Letain's whereabouts, explaining that she may have taken a bus to the Lower Mainland.

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UPDATE: Police confirm missing woman last seen in Kamloops has been found
(UPDATE: Jan. 20 @ 1:15 pm) - Police say Gail Letain has been found. No further information was provided. (Original story: Dec. 19 @...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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Yum-yum, Kamloops' winter foodie festival 'Taste Around' launches tomorrow
14 restaurants, Food on Film and a comedian. ⬇️
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Yum-yum, Kamloops' winter foodie festival 'Taste Around' launches tomorrow
Ok, let's eat. How does this sound? Chicken lollipops to start, maple brulee sable fish as the main and warm lava cake for dessert....
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January 20, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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Kelowna named host city of Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2028

Around 1,300 athletes and coaches will descend on Kelowna to compete across 8 winter sports, with a forecasted local economic impact of $7 million.

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Kelowna named host city of Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2028
Kelowna has secured hosting duties for another exciting event. It was announced today that Kelowna will be the host city for the Spec...
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January 20, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Excessive speeder's car was held together by duct tape and gate latch #BCHwy3

“It’s amazing that this particular car could go that fast without disintegrating...It looked like it had been chewed up by Robosaurus.”

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Police say speeding Kelowna man’s car was held together by duct tape and gate latch
A 22-year-old Kelowna man lost his vehicle after being pulled over for excessive speeding earlier this month. According to the BC Hig...
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January 20, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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#BCHwy1, #BCHwy3 and #BCHwy5 closures planned this week for flood-related repairs near Hope

That includes westbound closures of Hwy 3 and Hwy 1 on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a southbound closure of the Coquihalla later this week.

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Hwy 1, Hwy 3 and Hwy 5 closures planned this week for flood-related repairs near Hope
Several highway closures are planned for emergency repair work near Hope this week. According to the Ministry of Transportation, stre...
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January 20, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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High-speed ‘interaction’ on BC highway leaves man with life-threatening injuries

Police are now trying to locate the other vehicle and driver involved in the incident.

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High-speed ‘interaction’ on BC highway leaves man with life-threatening injuries
Mounties on Vancouver Island are trying to track down the driver of a pickup truck involved in a serious collision over the weekend....
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January 19, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in #BCHwy1 crash over weekend

Police say the biker collided with a vehicle that was travelling in the same direction.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hwy 1 crash over weekend
The BC Highway Patrol is investigating a serious crash that shut down the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) over the weekend. Emergency crews were calle.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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Don't be sad! Even though it's Blue Monday
The third Monday in January is supposedly the most depressing day of the year. ⬇️
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Don't be sad! Even though it's Blue Monday
How are you feeling today? It's a loaded existential question on this third Monday in January. That's because the third Monday of e...
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January 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Beer column: As one BC brewery closes, another one expands to take its spot

As they prepare to open their second location, it's certainly worth keeping an eye out for North Point beers at the liquor store!

Learn more about this brewery on the rise 🍻⤵️

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Beer column: As one BC brewery closes, another one expands to take its spot
It’s the brewery circle of life. At the end of 2025, Moody Ales & Co announced the closure of its taproom on Port Moody’s Brewers R.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Dig out those forgotten gift cards and spend them because it's 'National Use Your Gift Card Day'
More than $23 billion in unused gift cards are floating around North America. ⬇️
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Dig out those forgotten gift cards and spend them because it's 'National Use Your Gift Card Day'
You could be sitting on a little gold mine. We're talking about those forgotten and unused gift cards that you not only may have received for C.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM