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Logging, pruning and anxiety in Banff ahead of first summer since Jasper wildfire
May 24, 2025 - 9:00 PM

BANFF — Looking out over a budding meadow with blackened tree stumps on the edge of Banff National Park, Cliff White points to a dark thicket of trees where the empty plot ends.
South Okanagan foresters, First Nation seek more sustainable silviculture practises
May 18, 2025 - 6:00 AM

A cutting-edge initiative in the South Okanagan aims to add commercial value to natural forest resources beyond harvestable timber.
What happened in Vanderhoof after the sawmill closed
April 20, 2025 - 7:00 PM
How will the federal parties help BC forest workers?
April 20, 2025 - 4:00 PM
BC Interior old-growth forests hiding billions in economic benefits
April 15, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Protecting old-growth forests in the BC interior could generate more than $43 billion over the next century — far more than logging the land, a report says.
Audit finds B.C.'s forest management hurt by flawed data without clear methodology
March 18, 2025 - 12:51 PM

VICTORIA - An audit has found that British Columbia's government did not have a clear method for calculating the carbon being stored or released in provincial forests, which undermined the credibility in reporting from the Forests Ministry.
B.C. wins case for power use limits by cryptocurrency miners
March 15, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Life in the time of wildfire: Stories from those on the frontlines in BC
January 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM
iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
October 08, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the second week of October 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.
Kettle River forestry investigation raises concerns about logging in watersheds
September 18, 2024 - 7:00 PM

A recent investigation into logging practices in the Kettle River Watershed highlighted the fact that timber companies weren’t assessing their impact on watersheds.
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

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

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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iN NUMBERS: Species invading the Okanagan and Kamloops
Usually when we talk about doing right by Mother Nature we talk about preservation, but in the case of these problematic pests in the Thompson and Okanagan regions it’s best to butcher them.
July 02, 2025 5:00 AM
Ancient fossil bed on cultural site near Kamloops open for summer
The fossilized plants, insects and fish at a site between Kamloops and Cache Creek are more than 50 million years old, and are located on land with rich cultural history. At McAbee Fos
July 01, 2025 7:00 PM
SLAPPED: Kamloops mayor alleges assault by journalist
On a hot Wednesday afternoon, the lunch crowd at Bailey's Pub in Kamloops are unaware of the alleged assault that took place just days earlier. The North Kamloops bar is open as normal w
July 02, 2025 5:20 PM
Kelowna man's nightmare battle with rare tick-borne relapsing fever
Kelowna resident Jason Ackerman is nearing the end of a long, confusing medical battle after he was bitten by an infected tick while camping over a year ago. The otherwise healthy, active ou
July 03, 2025 6:00 AM
iN VIDEO: Bumblebee colony makes nest in Kamloops shed
Ann Turkenburg Scott has a colony of bumblebees nesting under a shelf in her Kamloops shed for the summer in what appears to be a messy pile of leaves and dead grass. Unlike a beehive, bumbl
July 03, 2025 4:00 AM
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 ra
July 02, 2025 4:00 AM
What’s the deal with the billboards next to the bridge in West Kelowna?
You hear about Kelowna’s natural beauty, the pristine lake, mountains and a growing downtown, but as you round the corner to get onto the William R. Bennett bridge from the west you find you
June 30, 2025 6:00 AM
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
The backlash against ‘Tip-flation’
The moments after a server or barista hands over a credit card reader can be awkward. Will it offer tip options starting at 20 per cent? Will the se
July 02, 2025 7:00 PM
Kamloops killer found not criminally responsible due to mental illness
A Kamloops jury found a man who stabbed four men in 2020, killing one, is not criminally responsible due to his mental illness. Michael Wayne Palmer, 48, was already convicted by the same ju
July 03, 2025 3:46 PM

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