News Items tag as: animal rights

BC SPCA creates new position in Vernon to fill gap from shelter closure
April 22, 2024 - 3:35 PM

BC SPCA has created a new position in Vernon in an effort to fill the gap left behind when the animal welfare group permanently closed its shelter in the city.
Beagles used for testing in labs will feel sunshine for first time in Kelowna
April 12, 2024 - 6:00 PM

A charity has rescued 10 beagles from laboratories and plans to set them up with loving homes in Kelowna.
Neighbours of accused Kelowna hamster killer protest outside courthouse
August 25, 2020 - 2:17 PM

A handful of people held a protest at the Kelowna courthouse today in an effort to bring attention to their concerns that an accused animal killer able to walk freely in their neighbourhood.
Kelowna vegan restaurant owner lays it on the line with animal rights activism
September 11, 2018 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA - Small business owners aren’t generally known for being overtly political people.
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Why it's so hard to find locally grown celery in Okanagan, Kamloops
Celery is crunchy, delicious and a main staple in kitchens all over the world, but it’s particularly difficult for Thompson-Okanagan residents to source locally. In response to President Donald Trump’s trade tariff threats, Vern

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

BC SPCA creates new position in Vernon to fill gap from shelter closure