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iN NUMBERS: BC SPCA helping animals in Kamloops, Okanagan
June 25, 2025 - 5:00 AM

You might think of the BC SPCA as those folks who are always trying to get you to donate some money to save a one-eyed cat, but they do a lot more than that.
Starving German shepherd puppies in Thompson-Nicola surrendered to BC SPCA
June 19, 2025 - 12:30 PM

The BC SPCA stepped in after an accidental litter of puppies put their owner in a tough spot as he tried to find homes for the dogs.
iN VIDEO: Kelowna gardener gets unusual wetland visitor
June 12, 2025 - 4:00 AM

A western painted turtle scooted across a garden in Kelowna a few days ago at a surprisingly fast pace with its little feet flapping.
'No food and no water:' Vernon woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty
June 04, 2025 - 1:51 PM

A Vernon woman who took in unwanted dogs, but then left them living in squalor without food or water, has managed to avoid getting a criminal record after pleading guilty to animal abuse.
Clearwater breeder sentenced for neglect of emaciated dogs
May 30, 2025 - 6:00 PM

A Clearwater man was handed a 12-month conditional sentence after BC SPCA seized more than a dozen emaciated dogs from his property in 2023.
Pet fostering program for domestic violence victims expands to Okanagan, Shuswap
April 05, 2025 - 12:00 PM

Survivors of domestic violence don’t want to abandon their pets while in crisis so the BC SPCA is launching a program in the Okanagan and Shuswap to help.
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops' BC Wildlife Park releases fishers, makes one permanent resident
March 24, 2025 - 4:00 AM

The newest permanent resident at the BC Wildlife Park is a fisher named Buck that is currently off public display while it gets settled in to its new home.
Senior convicted for trouble-making at Kelowna city hall
January 27, 2025 - 6:00 PM

It's not clear why an otherwise law-abiding 73-year-old man walked into Kelowna city hall in October 2023 with a large, homemade sign and sporting a belligerent attitude.
Why pets as Christmas gifts aren't a good idea: BC SPCA
December 23, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Animal welfare groups are putting out their annual request that people not give pets as gifts at Christmas time.
Suspects get away after early morning police chase through Kamloops
November 22, 2024 - 11:00 AM

When police tried to pull over a truck and trailer early Friday morning in Kamloops the driver took off leading officers on a chase through the city.
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THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump's attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in the Middle East…prevent world war three”. Last week, President Trump ordered the bombing of three Iranian nuclear

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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