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B.C. doesn't know where all its groundwater is going. Experts worry as drought looms
April 10, 2024 - 9:00 PM

VANCOUVER - Growing up on a ranch in the Columbia River Valley, water has always been part of Kat Hartwig's life, and over the years, she's noticed changes.
Kelowna takes over another irrigation district
March 13, 2024 - 12:36 PM

Six years after the City of Kelowna took over the South East Kelowna Irrigation District, it has announced that it will merge with the Glenmore Ellison Improvement District over the next three years.
Low river means Rayleigh water intake in Kamloops needs replacement
January 08, 2024 - 4:51 PM

A privately-run water system needs replacement after Kamloops went through its driest year ever and record low river levels.
Kamloops residents to subsidize temporary Noble Creek irrigation
November 09, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Kamloops residents are going to subsidize a water system for Westsyde farmers as the city looks to set up a temporary pump for next growing season.
iN PHOTOS: Treasure trove of historical depictions of life from Kamloops to Osoyoos
March 05, 2023 - 7:00 AM

A pioneer Okanagan photographer has gained attention recently with the discovery of his early chronicles of the Shuswap region.
Vernon to discharge treated sewage into Okanagan Lake
January 09, 2023 - 4:16 PM

The City of Vernon will be releasing treated sewage into Okanagan Lake.
This Okanagan city's rapid growth means expensive fixes for sewage treatment down the road
August 27, 2022 - 6:01 PM
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With Kelowna being the fastest growing of Canada’s largest cities and with another 45,000 more people expected by 2024, there’s lots of talk about building heights and gridlocked streets. But will residents still be able to flush their toilets and get drinking water from their taps?
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.
Thousands of animals dead in 'agricultural disaster,' says B.C. government
November 17, 2021 - 8:00 PM

Thousands of farm animals have died in an "agriculture disaster" in British Columbia set off by floods that swamped an area of the province known for its prime farming industry.
Illegal marijuana farms take American West's water in ‘blatant theft’
September 18, 2021 - 5:30 AM
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LA PINE, Ore. (AP) — Jack Dwyer pursued a dream of getting back to the land by moving in 1972 to an idyllic, tree-studded parcel in Oregon with a creek running through it.
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iN DISCUSSION: Illegal cigarette seller just a 'drug dealer'
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of June 30. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The op

iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like raspberries are more common to find growing in garde

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

Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for 'misleading' her about neighbourhood
An Invermere woman who attempted to sue her real estate agent because she didn't like her neighbours or the fact that the town was culling deer has been ordered to pay special costs because of her behaviour over the seven years of litigation.

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North Okanagan man spent 10 years selling illegal smokes; he now owes the gov't $17M
Shortly after David Freel got stopped by the RCMP with one-and-a-half million illegal cigarettes in his truck and trailer, he got a letter from the government saying he owed them $11,672,000.
July 07, 2025 6:00 AM
Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for 'misleading' her about neighbourhood
An Invermere woman who attempted to sue her real estate agent because she didn't like her neighbours or the fact that the town was culling deer has been ordered to pay special costs because of
July 06, 2025 4:00 PM
Kamloops area realtors fined over undisclosed bylaw infractions
Two Kamloops area realtors involved in the sale of a Lillooet property that had zoning bylaw infractions registered against it have each been fined $5,000. Lillooet realtor Dawn Marie Morten
July 06, 2025 12:00 PM
North Okanagan landowner protects 80 acres with conservation covenant
Bears, deer, moose and more will forever enjoy a swath of land near Lumby because the landowner decided to turn 80 acres into a conservation area. The landowner, who wants to stay anonymous,
July 04, 2025 7:00 PM
Mammoth-sized marmot spotted in Kamloops park
Kamloops resident Taylor Borth was exploring a park in Kamloops with her camera over the weekend and came upon the fattest marmot she has ever seen. “When I rounded the corner an
July 08, 2025 4:00 AM
iN PHOTOS: Why butterflies are mud-puddling in Kamloops, Okanagan
Colourful butterflies congregate in large numbers in Kamloops and the Okanagan every summer as they engage in a natural phenomenon called mud puddling. While most of a butterfly’s nutr
July 07, 2025 4:00 AM
Kootenay man treated ex-wife 'like a dog' then went after her home
An abusive Kootenay man who bullied and threatened his ex-wife during their decades together has failed in his attempt to get half the house she bought after they separated. BC Supreme Court
July 06, 2025 7:00 PM
No dogs allowed: Dangerous algae at popular lake near Kamloops
An emergency veterinary hospital in Kamloops alerted dog owners to the dangers of a potential blue and green algae bloom in nearby Nicola Lake after several sick dogs were admitted into their care
July 03, 2025 6:00 PM
‘Tragically taken’: $30K raised for family of Kelowna murder victim
An online fundraiser for a Kelowna woman killed by her ex-husband last week has raised $30,000. Bailey Plover was killed in Kelowna last week and already the online fundraiser started by Tam
July 07, 2025 2:21 PM
Interior Health fined $800K over asbestos at Kamloops care facility
WorkSafeBC has fined the Interior Health Authority almost $800,000 for drilling into a wall that contained asbestos at a long-term care facility in Kamloops. According to a June 11 Work
July 07, 2025 7:00 PM

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