Black Press Media’s best photos of 2020

See the story behind our most impactful images of the year

Dec 27, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

Unofficial holidays: Here’s what people are celebrating for the week of Dec. 27 to Jan. 2

Polar Bear Plunge Day, Bacon Day and Fruitcake Toss Day are all coming up this week

Dec 26, 2020 5:30 AM Read more >

Oh deer: A look at B.C.’s top animal stories of 2020

From puppies to a very special goose, 2020 brought out the best in our fluffy friends

Dec 26, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

QUIZ: Put your knowledge of Christmas to the test

How much do you really know about the iconic Dec. 25 holiday and its traditions?

Dec 25, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Treats children leave for Santa around the world

It varies country to country

Dec 24, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Do you remember Sparkle the Christmas Light?

Creator of popular 80s/90s light discusses item’s origin, wants to see it revived

Dec 24, 2020 11:16 AM Read more >

Where’s Santa? NORAD is tracking the jolly old man around the globe this Christmas

As with all things, the Santa tracker will look a little different this year

Dec 24, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Santa Claus cleared for arrival in Canada

The jolly old fellow is an essential worker

Dec 23, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

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 >