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Astrophotographer captures out-of-this-world shot from the Okanagan

A Western News reader snapped a photo of the rare celestial event

Dec 23, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Our 8 favourite COVID-19 catch phrases of 2020

From ‘stick to six’ to ‘be kind, be calm, be safe’ we look at the top phrases that pay homage to 2020

Dec 22, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

Nothing stops Santa from bringing joy to sick children - even with pandemic protocols

Santa sent gifts to Victoria General, Surrey Memorial, Royal Columbian and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Dec 22, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

VIDEO: 5 tips for wrapping your Christmas presents

Here’s a few tips

Dec 22, 2020 7:40 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Santa contemplates a COVID-19 Christmas

B.C. filmmaker’s free film Sad Santa, Mad Santa, a play on Twas The Night Before Christmas

Dec 22, 2020 5:45 AM Read more >

McDonald’s sells ‘Spam burger’ with cookie crumbs in China

McDonald’s Corp. said the sandwich was part of a series of ‘members only’ promotions

Dec 21, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Jupiter and Saturn align in our skies tonight, to form the Great Conjunction

Stargazers typically gather in groups at observatories or with backyard telescopes for such events

Dec 21, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Dog ornament that takes a ‘poopy’ view of 2020 a hit for B.C. crafter

Demand for the dog-themed tree decoration ‘blew up’

Dec 20, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

QUIZ: Are you ready for winter?

The first day of winter, 2020 is Dec. 21

Dec 20, 2020 5:30 AM Read more >

Unofficial holidays: Here’s what people are celebrating for the week of Dec. 20 to 26

Eggnog Day, Humbug Day and Festivus are all coming up this week

Dec 19, 2020 5:30 AM Read more >