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Okanagan’s first cat café sees hundreds of felines adopted
September 25, 2025 - 7:00 AM
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The cats at Catelowna Cat Café wander freely around a large, bright space filled with toys, scratching posts and climbing structures.
‘Brave’ kitten with deformed legs rescued in Kelowna recovering: BC SPCA
September 18, 2025 - 10:28 AM

A mama cat and her kittens were rescued in Kelowna earlier this month, and one of the kittens had some serious issues with his legs.
West Kelowna Yorkie recovering after rescue from breeder
September 02, 2025 - 10:53 AM

A nine-year-old Yorkie is on the mend after the BC SPCA rescued her from a breeder who mistreated her.
iN NUMBERS: Animal rescuers of the Thompson-Okanagan
August 22, 2025 - 5:00 AM

No one thinks about numbers when it comes to rescuing animals — they do it for other reasons.
iN NUMBERS: BC SPCA helping animals in Kamloops, Okanagan
June 25, 2025 - 5:00 AM

You might think of the BC SPCA as those folks who are always trying to get you to donate some money to save a one-eyed cat, but they do a lot more than that.
Starving German shepherd puppies in Thompson-Nicola surrendered to BC SPCA
June 19, 2025 - 12:30 PM

The BC SPCA stepped in after an accidental litter of puppies put their owner in a tough spot as he tried to find homes for the dogs.
Clearwater breeder sentenced for neglect of emaciated dogs
May 30, 2025 - 6:00 PM

A Clearwater man was handed a 12-month conditional sentence after BC SPCA seized more than a dozen emaciated dogs from his property in 2023.
iN PHOTOS: SPCA rescues 83 cats in Thompson-Okanagan after owner's death
May 06, 2025 - 11:25 AM

The BC SPCA took in 83 cats after their owner died and sent 20 of them to Kamloops for care.
Rescued Kelowna puppy finds loving home: BC SPCA
May 01, 2025 - 10:43 AM

BC SPCA animal protection officers seized a puppy from an abusive situation in Kelowna and now it's in a happy home.
Pet food banks scramble to meet increasing need in Kamloops, Okanagan
February 05, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Inflating costs of food are putting a strain on pet food banks in Kamloops and the Okanagan, where the number of pet owners in need have increased exponentially over the past year.
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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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