Local News Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Pine beetle forest devastation impacting Okanagan weasel population
October 03, 2021 - 8:24 AM

An Okanagan initiative researching weasels is encouraging loggers to leave their post-harvest behind to help the small mammals maintain their habitat.
Okanagan company gets federal funding to develop winery clean tech
April 19, 2021 - 6:30 AM

An Okanagan-based company is getting federal funding to find new ways to turn wine waste products into new, value-added food sources.
Snakes found in path of Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion near Kamloops relocated
December 10, 2020 - 6:30 AM

So many snakes were brought to the B.C. Wildlife Park this fall that animal caretakers needed a new fridge and thermometer in order to ensure that the slithery serpents are kept cool in hibernation until the spring.
West Kelowna's Crystal Mountain to reopen this winter under new name, new management
July 25, 2019 - 1:49 PM

KELOWNA - After two years of trying to salvage what’s left of the old Crystal Mountain ski resort, Don Journeay is planning to re-open the hill on a limited basis this winter.
Appeal rejected, fine stands for CNR
May 05, 2014 - 12:23 PM

KAMLOOPS - The province was claiming more than $340,000 in mature timber was lost in a blaze sparked by a train near Ashcroft in 2005, but a panel of judges disagreed last week, instead handing down a fine of only $11,000 and a bill for $6,252 in lost timber value.
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Vernon youth becomes classic Canadian meme after shovelling driveway wearing only shorts and boots
- This story was originally published Nov. 21, 2021. The mother of a Vernon 12-year-old who captured some social media attention last week for shovelling their driveway wearing only shorts and boots says “you have to laugh.”

Proposed new brewery will extend Kelowna’s growing Brewery District
Railside Brewing is hoping to open a taproom and patio less than a kilometre from the growing Brewery District in Kelowna’s North End. The plan is to renovate a building at 1184 and 1186 High Rd. It’s near Gordon Drive and where

Pine beetle forest devastation impacting Okanagan weasel population