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South Okanagan loses beloved business owner and firefighter following cancer battle
October 16, 2021 - 2:32 PM

Things hadn’t changed for decades in Robert Somerville’s life and that was exactly how he liked it.
If you're tempted to feed raccoons or other wildlife, here's a tip: Don't
October 11, 2021 - 6:00 PM

As our communities expand some residents report they are spotting more wildlife in their neighbourhoods, often catching wildlife on their home security cameras. The wildfires that ravaged areas of the province this year have displaced many wildlife species and damaged or removed their natural habitats.
Cougar stops at Vernon nature centre for late night drink
September 09, 2021 - 12:00 PM

It’s unusual for a cougar to venture into the grasslands surrounding the Allan Brooks Nature Centre in Vernon, but that’s exactly what happened.
Man found dead near Kamloops pulp mill in 2018 had multiple fractured bones: Coroner
September 03, 2021 - 1:46 PM

An autopsy by the B.C. Coroner's Service could not determine what caused the death of a man found near the Domtar pulp mill in Kamloops in March 2018.
Beavers may have untapped wildfire fighting skills
August 14, 2021 - 6:00 AM

The small iconic Canadian mammal known known for chopping down trees may also have a decent set of natural firefighting skills.
Bear in the pool? Keep cool, says WildSafeBC
July 21, 2021 - 8:00 PM

If you think temperatures above 30°C are hard to take as humans, spare a thought for animals in the forest wearing fur coats.
BCSPCA offers up ways to help wildlife during a wildfire
July 18, 2021 - 8:00 PM

Like humans, the BC SPCA says animals struggle to cope when wildfires rage and their normal way of life is upended.
Unwanted pets: Giant goldfish turn up in Minnesota waterways
July 13, 2021 - 9:00 PM

BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Officials in Minnesota said they’re finding more giant goldfish in waterways, prompting a plea to citizens to stop illegally dumping their unwanted fish into ponds and lakes.
B.C. buys 10 ha of rare grassland for South Okanagan protected area
July 12, 2021 - 11:26 AM

B.C. Parks is spending $314,000 for 10 hectares of rare grassland near Okanagan Falls.
Major changes coming to one of Central Okanagan’s most popular parks
July 07, 2021 - 5:00 PM

A new crossing of Mission Creek, upgrades to the fish and turtle ponds and many other changes are in the works for Mission Creek Regional Park in Kelowna.
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Why this Kamloops home is for sale at less than a quarter of its value
A Kamloops home is currently listed for sale at less than a quarter of its market value and has gotten lots of attention from potential buyers, but there's one big catch if you want to buy it — you can't move in. The Batchelor

Okanagan's latest dining takes place in a 500-year-old farmhouse
To complement its authentic Austrian-German menu, Sparkling Hill Resort has opened a new restaurant in an actual 500-year-old farmhouse. Gerni’s Farmhouse opened last week and is located in a timber frame farmhouse originally built in

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Why this Kamloops home is for sale at less than a quarter of its value
A Kamloops home is currently listed for sale at less than a quarter of its market value and has gotten lots of attention from potential buyers, but there's one big catch if you want to buy it
October 27, 2021 7:00 AM
Police respond to Halloween decorations that ‘only serve to fuel hatred,' request Confederate flag be removed
Halloween decorations are the subject of two investigations in Kelowna. The display includes a confederate flag with an alleged effigy of a person hanging. The homeowner is under investigati
October 27, 2021 3:45 PM
Plan Kelowna calling for boycott of Eldorado Hotel following court ruling
Al Janusas is fed up with the Eldorado Hotel’s continued refusal to open a gate along the public boardwalk in front of the hotel, especially after losing a court battle with the city last we
October 25, 2021 7:00 AM
Why 1/3 of new COVID cases are in people who are fully vaccinated
Provincial health authorities have made a big deal out of the fact that the vast majority of people getting COVID-19 and being hospitalized with it are unvaccinated. But, what has been less
October 27, 2021 1:30 PM
No threat to public safety after discovery of bodies in Osoyoos, RCMP say
The discovery of two bodies in Osoyoos poses no threat to the public, the RCMP said in a release. It was determined that the two people knew each other and there is no threat to the public.
October 27, 2021 5:08 PM
Kamloops woman's invention for dog poop goes international, headed for Dragons' Den
A Kamloops entrepreneur saw her invention hit local pet stores in Western Canada last month, and this week the product has been picked up for international distribution. Nicole Duff sai
October 23, 2021 6:00 PM
Okanagan family gets support from strangers after limb amputation
Positive thinking, faith and an outpouring of support from friends and strangers are what is keeping a family in the Okanagan moving forward in the wake of a horrible accident. Just over a m
October 27, 2021 9:00 PM
Eldorado gate staying closed on Kelowna boardwalk because people can still dine outside
A written court ruling is now out that explains why the gate on the public boardwalk through the Hotel Eldorado’s outdoor patio can be locked most days, even when no one is dining outside.
October 27, 2021 12:00 PM
B.C. man wins $10.2M on a lottery ticket
Vancouver man Gary Muchula won $10.2 million in the Oct.20, 2021 Lotto 6/49 draw, according to a release by BCLC. He purchased his ticket from London Drugs at Park Royal and was out picking
October 27, 2021 2:03 PM
'The time for accommodation is gone': Kamloops council quarrels over vaccine policy
Kamloops city council has not mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for themselves nor has a policy crossed the table yet, but there is already conflicting opinions. Councillor Denis Walsh would no
October 27, 2021 6:00 PM

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