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New pet registry promotes microchip implants
May 07, 2015 - 2:34 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The SPCA is promoting a new province-wide pet identification registry where animals with microchip implants can have their information stored in a centralized database.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjo

Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit

Manitoba government plans to lift ban on homegrown recreational cannabis
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is planning to end its ban on homegrown recreational cannabis — a move that would leave Quebec as the only province with such a restriction. "We're just allowing Manitobans to have the same

Kamloops council to expand tax exemptions for new rental builds
Developers have more land to choose from if they want to cut costs on new rental buildings in Kamloops. The City is looking to expand a tax exemption program to span massive swaths of Kamloops in order to encourage development. Previously r

Princess Anne to visit BC next month
VICTORIA - Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles, is scheduled to visit British Columbia next month. The p
April 25, 2024 3:14 PM
The Latest | Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5 as ship comes under attack in the Gulf of Aden
Palestinian hospital officials said Israeli airstrikes on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip killed at least
April 25, 2024 2:15 PM
Resident evacuated due to UBCO highrise construction in Kelowna has died
An evacuated resident of a supportive housing complex in downtown Kelowna passed away earlier this week. Jim H
April 25, 2024 2:14 PM
Celebrate Shuswap trails with food, drinks and Shred Kelly
The Shuswap Trail Alliance is throwing an event to celebrate everyone who makes trails in the Shuswap enjoyable for
April 25, 2024 1:42 PM
UPDATE: 'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd
British Columbia's first wildfire evacuation order of this season lasted under 24 hours, but local officials say
April 25, 2024 1:33 PM

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