At home: Three projects to tackle in the fall

As shorter days signal the last stretch of summer, homeowners know it will soon be time to prepare their homes for the colder months ahead. Here are three projects that you may want to add to your to-do list this fall: 1. STAIN OUTDOOR WOOD SURFACES “Many people don’t realize that early fall is the […]

Smoke blows into Okanagan

Late-season wildfire smoke, mostly from south of the border, has moved into the Okanagan.The bulk of the smoke is drifting in from several fires burning in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, including four near Wenatchee, Washington.Environment Canada meteorologist Catherine Aubry said a ridge of h…

Vintner support extended in B.C. as grape shortfall persists

Support for vineyards recovering from the crop-killing polar vortex of 2024 has been extended another year, Wine Growers of B.C. announced Tuesday.“Last year’s freeze was the most devastating event to hit B.C. vineyards in decades. While 2025 gave us a strong harvest, it’s simply not enoug…

Driver of stolen motorcycle injured in Brant County collision

Brant OPP are investigating a serious collision between a motorcycle and a motor vehicle just after 9 p.m. on Monday. The collision occurred at Highway 24 and Colborne Street West resulting in the motorcyclist being thrown 20 feet in the air before landing on the roadway and sustaining injuries not considered to be life-threatening, said […]