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Counterconditioning: A deeper look at emotional learning
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (587+ words) Published 5: 30 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 It might sound like a technical term, but the idea behind it is actually pretty simple. It's all about changing how someone feels. Instead of focusing on stopping a reaction on the surface, counterconditioning works at…...
Robert Barron column: I hope I get to see humans walk on Mars
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (674+ words) Published 5: 45 am Saturday, April 4, 2026 I remember on July 20, 1969, when astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped out onto the surface of the moon; the first human in the history of our species to do so. I was just five-years-old at the time but,…...
THE MOJ: Fun is just beginning after total knee replacement procedure
20+ hour, 4+ min ago (894+ words) Published 1: 40 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 On March 13, your agent had a total knee replacement performed at Burnaby General Hospital by Dr. Tim Kostamo and his staff. It's been a very interesting experience and one that I've received quite a few questions…...
It's kitten season; our shelters need a hand
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (594+ words) Published 5: 30 am Thursday, April 9, 2026 Every spring, just as the days start getting a little longer and a bit warmer, something else quietly begins to show up alongside the flowers'what many in animal welfare call "kitten season." It's the time of…...
$75 million Lotto Max ticket sold in the Okanagan
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (106+ words) Published 7: 50 am Wednesday, April 8, 2026 A ticket sold in Penticton is the winner of an grand prize $75 million in the April 7 Lotto Max draw. (BCLC image) Someone who lives in Penticton or made a stop passing through town is $75 million richer....
B. C. golfer earns PGA Tour of Americas conditional status
23+ hour, 50+ min ago (742+ words) Published 9: 30 am Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Vernon's Bryce Barker has earned conditional status on the 2026 PGA Tour Americas golf schedule. (Instagram/@rekrab) Vernon's Bryce Barker works on his putting game prior to taking part in the PGA Tour Americas Qualifying School event…...
Lots of chocolates: Easter egg hunts hosted in Barriere and Clearwater
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (483+ words) Published 4: 45 pm Monday, April 6, 2026 The Barriere Lions Club hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast at the Fall Fair Grounds on April 5, 2026. (Submitted by Brent Hamblin) The Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt at…...
British Columbians declare 15, 600 assault-style firearms in buyback program
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (408+ words) Published 3: 01 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Public Safety Canada has released the the numbers of assault-style firearms declared by each province and territory for the federal buyback program, which ended March 31. (Public Safety Canada) More than 15, 000 firearms were declared in B. C. " the second-highest…...
PHOTOS: Senior curlers bring skill, camaraderie to B. C. championship in Chilliwack
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (413+ words) Published 3: 24 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Deb Thompson of Chilliwack's Team Thompson delivers a rock during a game against Team Plante of Creston in the mixed division of the 2026 B. C. Masters Combined Championship on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Chilliwack Curling Club. (Jenna Hauck…...
Interior Health issues drug alert in Vernon
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (163+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 An extremely high channce of overdose is at risk for those taking crystal meth. Interior Heath (IH) has issued a drug alert for Vernon and surrounding area due to crystal meth/side/methamphetamine chunks sold as…...