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iN PHOTOS: Five affordable petting zoos to visit in Kamloops, Okanagan
July 30, 2025 - 4:00 AM

For families looking for something to add to their summer bucket lists, there are several petting zoos scattered throughout the Kamloops area and Okanagan to visit.
Meet the Kamloops man who cares for birds of prey, the creepiest of crawlies
October 30, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Jamie Pearce has been flying birds of prey for audiences at the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops for over six years in demonstrations that bring awareness of the beauty and importance of different raptor species in the local ecosystem.
The rise of mobile zoos raising concerns about health and safety
October 08, 2016 - 6:00 AM

TORONTO - Shannon Geldart does not remember what kind of snake it was, only that it stretched further than the width of her Toronto home.
Funeral for two brothers killed by python hears how the boys touched others
August 11, 2013 - 5:00 AM

CAMPBELLTON, N.B. - Two brothers who were tragically killed by a python while they slept at a friend's home during a sleepover were remembered Saturday for how they touched others during their short lives.
Funeral today for two New Brunswick brothers killed by African rock python
August 10, 2013 - 6:46 AM

CAMPBELLTON, N.B. - A funeral service will be held today in Campbellton, N.B., for two young boys who were killed by a python while they slept in an apartment above an exotic pet store.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Top News - Penticton, South Okanagan & Similkameen Areas

iN PHOTOS: Five affordable petting zoos to visit in Kamloops, Okanagan

Meet the Kamloops man who cares for birds of prey, the creepiest of crawlies

The rise of mobile zoos raising concerns about health and safety

Funeral for two brothers killed by python hears how the boys touched others

Funeral today for two New Brunswick brothers killed by African rock python

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