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Charges laid against allegedly impaired driver a year after fatal Vancouver Island crash The 49-year-old Duncan man is facing four charges in connection to the collision that killed one man and seriously injured another. Details: victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

You'll giggle when you find out who the 'BC winery of the year' and 'BC wine of the year' is It's Laughing Stock Vineyards on the Naramata Bench and its 2023 Syrah. 🔻 victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

- Oil companies fighting against Carney's plans for carbon tax, carbon capture - Carney gives Ukraine another $270M - 'End of an era' as Senate degenerates into 'cronyism' All that and more in today's' 5 things' ⬇️ victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

Over 20 heat records broken in BC on Sunday including one from 1898 Pemberton, Osoyoos, Cache Creek and Lillooet were the hot spots as all four communities got over 31°C. See the full list ⤵️ victorianow.com/watercooler/we…

The communist kiss lingers in Berlin The famous mural on a leftover section of the Berlin Wall. 🔻 victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

Beer column: Canucks fans will love this new Yellow Dog beer named after Brock Boeser It's a West Coast Pilsner that's "bright, snappy and refreshingly dialed in with a subtle hop bite and a perfectly dry finish." 🚨🍻⤵️ victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

Wine column: Pilgrimage to Blasted Church Winery for food and drink The Menu Revelation. 🔻 victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

- US wants to work with Canada on energy and minerals: Trump trade rep - Majority of Canadians think economy on the wrong track: poll - Canada failing on AI: ex-CEO of BlackBerry All that and more in today's '5 things' ⬇️ victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

Here’s everything coming to Netflix Canada in May 2026 Second seasons of several shows including The Four Seasons, a new show from the creators of Big Mouth, four different European football documentaries and plenty more! Full list ⤵️ victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

The full moon is here: Are you feeling anxious, unsettled, tense, violent? Does the full moon toy with your emotions? 🔻 victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

- Canada's new military recruits: African infighting, packed-out'suicide crisis centre' - More Canadians confident Carney will get good deal from US: poll - Taiwan's stock market overtakes Canada's All that and more in today's '5 things' ⬇️ victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

Man arrested after allegedly pointing laser at military plane on Vancouver Island The 38-year-old was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. Details: victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

- Liberals unveil spring economic update with gigantic $67B deficit - Another financial crisis could be on the horizon, BoE deputy governor warns - Majority of Albertans struggling to meet monthly expenses All that and more in today's '5 things' ⬇️ victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

- Carney says US-Canada trade settlement could be agreed in 'days' - Foreign automakers could abandon US market if CUSMA not renewed: report - German leader says US being 'humiliated' by Iran All that and more in today's '5 things' ⬇️ victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

Okanagan winery that owes $6.8M forced into court-ordered receivership Vibrant Vine Winery in East Kelowna owes Bank of Montreal big-time. 🔻 victorianow.com/watercooler/mo…

- Carney announces 'Canada Strong Fund,' says it's a sovereign wealth fund - Most Canadians think Carney has failed on affordability: poll - Canada's regulations cause more damage than Trump's tariffs: report All that and more in today's '5 things' ⬇️ victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

Pipeline north or south? Risks follow either BC route Ottawa and Alberta are building on an MOU signed in November 2025 to potentially ship another million barrels daily to Asia. Full story: victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

Beer column: The original is iconic, will the Dat Juice spinoffs be able to deliver? “They say you can’t fix what ain’t broke. But hey, you can still play around with it.” Check these bad boys out 🍻⤵️ victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

Here’s everything coming to Disney Plus in May 2026 📽️ The return of Welcome to Wrexham, Tucci in Italy and Rivals, along with the debut of The Punisher: One Last Kill. Full list ⤵️ victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…

Wine column: The Okanagan's newest winery is jaw-droppingly gorgeous and Persian-inspired It's Azhadi Vineyards at McKinley Beach near Kelowna. 🔻 victorianow.com/watercooler/ne…