FILE - Paul Reubens attends the world premiere of "Pee-wee's Big Holiday" during the South by Southwest Film Festival on Thursday, March 17, 2016, in Austin, Texas. Reubens died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he did not make public, his publicist said in a statement. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP, File)

Pee-wee Herman actor and creator Paul Reubens dies from cancer at 70

Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose Pee-wee Herman character — an…

FILE - Paul Reubens attends the world premiere of "Pee-wee's Big Holiday" during the South by Southwest Film Festival on Thursday, March 17, 2016, in Austin, Texas. Reubens died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he did not make public, his publicist said in a statement. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP, File)
Tyler Dyck is CEO of Okanagan Spirits and he’s also the president of the Craft Distillers Guild of BC and the Canadian Craft Distillers Alliance. Nina Dombowsky photo

Capturing the tastes and scents of the valley

Okanagan Spirits — locally made internationally renowned

  • Jul 28, 2023
Tyler Dyck is CEO of Okanagan Spirits and he’s also the president of the Craft Distillers Guild of BC and the Canadian Craft Distillers Alliance. Nina Dombowsky photo
FILE - Irish singer Sinead O'Connor performs during the Italian State RAI TV program "Che Tempo che Fa", in Milan, Italy on Oct. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer-songwriter, dies at 56

Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her…

FILE - Irish singer Sinead O'Connor performs during the Italian State RAI TV program "Che Tempo che Fa", in Milan, Italy on Oct. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Colin Murdoch, Google Deep Mind Chief Business Officer, attends the Collision conference  in Toronto on Wednesday June 28 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Google DeepMind calls for ‘responsible’ approach to AI amid ‘eureka moment’

The chief business officer at Google’s artificial intelligence research lab says the…

Colin Murdoch, Google Deep Mind Chief Business Officer, attends the Collision conference  in Toronto on Wednesday June 28 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
The Communications Security Establishment Canada complex is pictured in Ottawa on October 15, 2013. Canada's cyberspy agency says it conducted operations in the last year to disrupt and remove harmful terrorist content spread online by foreign, ideologically motivated extremists. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canadian cyberspy agency says it disrupted foreign extremist activity

Canada’s cyberspy agency says it conducted operations in the last year to…

The Communications Security Establishment Canada complex is pictured in Ottawa on October 15, 2013. Canada's cyberspy agency says it conducted operations in the last year to disrupt and remove harmful terrorist content spread online by foreign, ideologically motivated extremists. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
TV sexpert Sue Johanson is seen in an undated still frame on the set of her show “Talk Sex.” Johanson passing the torch to a new generation of online educators is the subject of a new documentary that traces her career and explores her legacy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Corus Entertainment, *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Educator and TV host Sue Johanson, who helped destigmatize the joy of sex, dead at 93

Sue Johanson believed informed sex was safe sex and she shared that…

TV sexpert Sue Johanson is seen in an undated still frame on the set of her show “Talk Sex.” Johanson passing the torch to a new generation of online educators is the subject of a new documentary that traces her career and explores her legacy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Corus Entertainment, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Sheena Barbour, The Graze Company - Lia Crowe photography

Good food, good wine and good company

The Graze Company connects with communities

  • Nov 25, 2022
Sheena Barbour, The Graze Company - Lia Crowe photography
May 4, 2022 - Miso Glazed Salmon Bowl by Ellie Shortt for Brain Food feature in Boulevard magazine.. Don Denton photograph.

Nourish your noggin

Ingenious ingredients to create food for the brain

  • Jul 25, 2022
May 4, 2022 - Miso Glazed Salmon Bowl by Ellie Shortt for Brain Food feature in Boulevard magazine.. Don Denton photograph.
Rosewood Hotel Vancouver fashion. Photography by Lia Crowe

Pack your PJs

We’re headed to the Rosewood Hotel Georgia

  • Jun 8, 2022
Rosewood Hotel Vancouver fashion. Photography by Lia Crowe
March 4, 2022 - Build-your-own Pancake Board for brunch meal with Ellie Short. Don Denton photograph

The noble brunch

How to plan, prep and execute an elegant yet effortless brunch spread

  • May 23, 2022
March 4, 2022 - Build-your-own Pancake Board for brunch meal with Ellie Short. Don Denton photograph
Mothers may perform similar tasks, but no two moms are the same. Finding ways to celebrate Mom’s uniqueness can make the day that much more meaningful and memorable. (Metro Creative Connection)

Mother’s Day ideas for moms from all walks of life

Mother’s Day is a celebration of women who devote so much of…

  • May 8, 2022
Mothers may perform similar tasks, but no two moms are the same. Finding ways to celebrate Mom’s uniqueness can make the day that much more meaningful and memorable. (Metro Creative Connection)
Because families are so different, days such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, and even days devoted to siblings or cousins present opportunities for families to celebrate diversity while honouring their family members. (Metro Creative Connection)

How non-traditional families can celebrate Mother’s Day

No two families are the same. What may be “normal” for one…

  • May 7, 2022
Because families are so different, days such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, and even days devoted to siblings or cousins present opportunities for families to celebrate diversity while honouring their family members. (Metro Creative Connection)
Lia Crowe photo

Dream on

No lullaby required: tips for harnessing the power of sleep

  • May 4, 2022
Lia Crowe photo
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and AHS is urging people to take care of their skin. (Black Press File Photo)

AHS urges Alberta to watch for signs of skin cancer

May 2, is Melanoma Monday and Alberta Health Services (AHS) has released…

  • May 2, 2022
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and AHS is urging people to take care of their skin. (Black Press File Photo)
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Simple checks can help your pets avoid ticks this season

As the days get longer and the weather gets nicer, pets and…

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Stay safe when working in the yard this spring and summer

A day spent working in the yard is an ideal way to…

  • Apr 23, 2022
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