Local News Penticton, South Okanagan & Similkameen Areas

Study finds no increase in relinquished cats following B.C. declawing ban
September 14, 2021 - 6:00 AM

A joint study by the B.C. SPCA and University of British Columbia found no increase in cat intake to shelters after declawing was banned in B.C.
Land donated for new wildlife rehab centre in Summerland
August 27, 2021 - 7:00 PM

A generous family in Summerland is sharing a portion of their farm to help save animals. They're allowing the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society to the build its rehabilitation centre on their property.
Virus in West Kootenay bighorn sheep herd could spread to Okanagan
August 27, 2021 - 6:00 AM

A virus with no specific treatment has ravaged a herd of bighorn sheep in the Grand Forks area in the West Kootenays, and the only thing stopping it from spreading into the Okanagan is a lack of a westerly wind.
Dog rescued by search and rescue crews after being abandoned during White Rock Lake wildfire evacuation
August 07, 2021 - 3:15 PM

A dog that was thrown out of a vehicle last night during an evacuation along Westside Road was rescued by Central Okanagan Search and Rescue crews.
BCSPCA offers up an idea to pamper your four-legged friend
July 24, 2021 - 11:00 AM

Need a massage? So, according to the BCSPCA, does your pooch.
Top summer toxins for your pet to avoid: BCSPCA
July 04, 2021 - 12:43 PM

Summertime activities, ever so grand, also bring new opportunities to expose pets to harmful and dangerous substances.
How fire retardant works
July 02, 2021 - 12:00 PM

PENTICTON - Residents whose structures are saved from wildfire by air tanker drops will no doubt breathe a sigh of relief the fire suppressing service was available, but may also have concerns about what that rather sinister looking dark-red substance is that stopped the flames dead in their tracks.
How to keep your dog cool at home in this heat: B.C. SPCA
June 27, 2021 - 8:00 PM

There are a lot of new dog owners out there who decided to a pandemic pup was the way to go.
As heat wave hits, another reminder from B.C. SPCA
June 26, 2021 - 2:42 PM

Every year the message is the same and every year it needs to be repeated: Do not leave your pet in your hot car.
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.
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Armstrong's Caravan Farm Theatre looking for kids to scare 'living daylights' out of adults
A popular walk of walk of terror event held by the Caravan Farm Theatre in Armstrong is returning this year and is in need of some kids to scare hundreds of adults. “This is a gig for the kids out there who love Halloween… get

Kamloops Farmers' Market is a delicious adventure
The Kamloops Farmer’s Market is a bi-weekly market that beautifully showcases the bounty from the surrounding areas of the Thompson Valley. The big market happens on Saturdays with around 100 vendors on site selling their products. We

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