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Rare yellow birds need wild roses to survive in British Columbia: researcher
May 09, 2021 - 1:00 AM

VANCOUVER - A little yellow bird's rescue from the brink of extinction in British Columbia hinges on an oft-overlooked wild flower in the province's Okanagan region, according to one Canadian government researcher.
Grizzly bears prefer walking on gentle slopes at a leisurely pace like humans: study
April 11, 2021 - 1:00 AM

VANCOUVER - Grizzly bears seem to favour gently sloping or flat trails like those commonly used by people, which can affect land management practices in wild areas, says an expert who has written a paper on their travel patterns.
One of two quarantined mink farms in B.C. resumes breeding program
March 17, 2021 - 5:38 PM

VICTORIA - A mink farm that is still quarantined after a COVID-19 outbreak has begun its annual breeding program along with eight other farms in British Columbia.
B.C. government says land matching program reaches milestone of 100 farmers
January 12, 2021 - 12:44 PM

VICTORIA - The B.C. government says its land matching program, linking farmers to landowners, has reached a milestone with more than 100 connections.
RCMP destroy two pit bulls that attacked chickens in 100 Mile House, B.C.
November 16, 2020 - 12:46 PM

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - Police have destroyed two pit bulls after the owner of a farm near 100 Mile House in B.C. tried to stop the animals from killing his chickens.
Rural residents near Saanich, B.C., warned to protect pets after bear attacks llama
October 20, 2020 - 10:11 AM

SAANICH, B.C. - A black bear is believed to have killed a llama on Vancouver Island.
Pandemic driving children back to work, jeopardizing gains
October 15, 2020 - 7:23 AM

JOTOLCHEN, Mexico - The coronavirus pandemic is threatening the future of a generation of the world’s children, depriving them of schooling and sending them to work. Across the developing world, two decades of gains against child labour are eroding.
Court should intervene to remedy Canada's alleged failure on climate change: lawyer
September 30, 2020 - 5:14 PM

VANCOUVER - The courts have a definite role in helping to determine if Canada has breached the constitutional rights of 15 youths who are suing the government for its alleged failures on climate change policies, a lawyer for the group says.
RCMP investigate suspicious deaths of bull, horse, in northeastern B.C.
October 03, 2019 - 12:01 PM

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - RCMP in northeastern British Columbia are investigating two suspicious deaths involving livestock found with their genitals missing.
151st Cowichan Exhibition includes new category: best home-grown pot
September 05, 2019 - 1:00 AM

VICTORIA - One of Canada's oldest fall fairs is putting a new twist on its annual showcase of local livestock, produce and fruit by adding a new category for best home-grown marijuana.
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UPDATE: This is the second most expensive home ever sold in the Okanagan
A home listed for sale for almost $14 million sold this spring in Kelowna. The listing agent’s office, Jane Hoffman Realty/Coldwell Banker, would not reveal what the property sold for but did confirm that it sold this spring and

RECIPE: This Father's Day potato salad will become a tradition
Everyone seems to have at least one of the famous Whitewater Cooks cookbooks in their collection. And for good reason, the recipes are amazing and they all work. This potato salad has become a family favourite, especially when we use

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BC News

Rare yellow birds need wild roses to survive in British Columbia: researcher

Grizzly bears prefer walking on gentle slopes at a leisurely pace like humans: study

One of two quarantined mink farms in B.C. resumes breeding program

B.C. government says land matching program reaches milestone of 100 farmers

RCMP destroy two pit bulls that attacked chickens in 100 Mile House, B.C.

Rural residents near Saanich, B.C., warned to protect pets after bear attacks llama

Pandemic driving children back to work, jeopardizing gains

Court should intervene to remedy Canada's alleged failure on climate change: lawyer

RCMP investigate suspicious deaths of bull, horse, in northeastern B.C.

151st Cowichan Exhibition includes new category: best home-grown pot

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