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Vernon home to another lost Okanagan wetland
March 23, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Development has devastated wetlands in the Okanagan for many decades.
Doug Lundquist does more than predict the weather – he helps save lives
February 13, 2022 - 9:00 AM

When Canadians start their day by checking out the Environment Canada weather forecast they likely don’t realize that the men and women behind those forecasts are also helping save them from tragedy.
Interior farmer hit by flooding in both Merritt and Abbotsford
November 28, 2021 - 7:02 AM

A farmer with plans to start a dairy farm outside of Merritt has suffered significant losses after catastrophic flooding damaged both of his properties, one in the Interior and one in the Lower Mainland.
Evacuation alert issued due to flooding southwest of Princeton, along Highway 3
November 20, 2021 - 11:33 AM

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has issued an evacuation alert for one of its electoral areas southwest of Princeton due to flooding.
iN PHOTOS: These 4x4 overlanders are pioneering their own route across southern B.C.
June 22, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Heading into the back country in a high-powered, modified 4x4 truck is not everyone’s idea of an environmentally sustainable way to enjoy B.C.’s backcountry.
UPDATE: Clarifying all Dr. Henry’s new orders and restrictions for B.C.
November 19, 2020 - 5:20 PM

More than a dozen orders and other restrictions were imposed by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry today, Nov. 19.
Kelowna-Mission election debate puts spotlight on PST
October 20, 2020 - 3:42 PM

One of the B.C. Liberals biggest election promises is to cancel the PST for a year and lower it during its second year in power.
How dump trucks and power washers are helping save Okanagan Lake kokanee
August 18, 2020 - 7:00 AM

It’s been decades since the kokanee population crashed in Okanagan Lake.
iN VIDEO: Cache Creek farmer optimistic after losing bridge to Bonaparte River
May 24, 2020 - 1:17 PM

A Cache Creek produce farmer is remaining optimistic after losing a bridge this weekend due to high waters and a fast moving river.
How to weather the weather: 12 things you might not know about surviving winter
January 18, 2020 - 8:00 AM

With the winter weather bringing many surprises like cars that don’t start and frozen fingertips, there a few other things you might not know which can help make the cold and snowy season a little more livable.
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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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