Local News Penticton, South Okanagan & Similkameen Areas

Kitten thrown from moving car in Kelowna; suffers significant injury
June 15, 2021 - 11:31 AM

A kitten recently thrown from a moving vehicle in Kelowna suffered significant injuries but despite her traumatic start she's looking at a bright future.
Robin recovering at BC SPCA location following encounter with free-roaming cat
July 26, 2020 - 7:27 AM

The BC SPCA is warning B.C. residents of the risks to native birds if pet owners allow dogs and cats to roam freely.
Okanagan pelican takes flight with his flock for the first time in months
May 21, 2020 - 8:30 AM

An endangered American White Pelican that was separated from its flock when it was entangled in a fishing line hook during a stop in Oliver last October has been reunited with its flock.
Endangered American White Pelican that was injured in Oliver to return to flock today
May 15, 2020 - 10:35 AM

An endangered American White Pelican that was separated from its flock when it was entangled in a fishing line hook during a stop in Oliver last October, will be back with its kind today.
12 things you need to know before adopting a mini-pig
May 09, 2020 - 1:00 PM

Mini pigs have experienced a surge in popularity over the past few years. But are mini pigs real?
German Shepherd puppies rescued after being abandoned on Vancouver Island
April 11, 2020 - 8:30 AM

The BC SPCA is hoping animal lovers will rally to help six eight-week-old German shepherd puppies who were found abandoned in a remote area on Vancouver Island.
Injured Shuswap kitten needs your help
September 10, 2018 - 10:25 AM

SALMON ARM - The Shuswap SPCA branch is asking for the public's help as it raises money for a kitten hit by a vehicle.
100 Mile House girl recovering in hospital after science project explosion
June 26, 2018 - 4:36 PM

100 MILE HOUSE - A science project gone wrong has landed an 11-year-old girl from 100 Mile House in hospital, with severe burns all over her body.
Three of nine little dogs rescued by Kelowna SPCA find homes
November 02, 2017 - 2:40 PM

KELOWNA – After weeks of rehabilitation, three of the nine little dogs rescued by the Kelowna SPCA last month have found homes in the first week of adoption.
North Okanagan men share how they kicked their addictions
September 18, 2017 - 8:00 PM

"I WAS OUT THERE DYING ON THE STREETS OF KELOWNA"
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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

Wine of the week: My new fave, Narrative malbec
Malbec is a Bordeaux grape that you may not be too familiar with in our industry as a single varietal. Very popular in Argentina, Malbec is used in many of our B.C. blends and does not see the spotlight alone very often in B.C. Narrative wi

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Local News Penticton, South Okanagan & Similkameen Areas

Kitten thrown from moving car in Kelowna; suffers significant injury

Robin recovering at BC SPCA location following encounter with free-roaming cat

Okanagan pelican takes flight with his flock for the first time in months

Endangered American White Pelican that was injured in Oliver to return to flock today

12 things you need to know before adopting a mini-pig

German Shepherd puppies rescued after being abandoned on Vancouver Island

Injured Shuswap kitten needs your help

100 Mile House girl recovering in hospital after science project explosion

Three of nine little dogs rescued by Kelowna SPCA find homes

North Okanagan men share how they kicked their addictions

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