News Items tag as: BC Wildlife Park

Raptor rescues in Kamloops, Okanagan dodge avian flu during latest outbreak
November 19, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Reports of domestic and wild birds infected with the H5 avian flu virus have increased across BC this fall, but they haven't impacted the raptor rescue centres in Kamloops and the Okanagan yet.
Meet the Kamloops man who cares for birds of prey, the creepiest of crawlies
October 30, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Jamie Pearce has been flying birds of prey for audiences at the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops for over six years in demonstrations that bring awareness of the beauty and importance of different raptor species in the local ecosystem.
iN VIDEO: Ducks fly free after lengthy stay at Kamloops wildlife centre
September 13, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Three ducks were released to a secluded pond on a private property in Kamloops this week after spending over two months at the Fawcett Family Wildlife Centre at the BC Wildlife Park, and the long-awaited moment was captured on video.
BC Wildlife Park animals make original works of art
December 23, 2023 - 3:30 PM

The zookeepers and animals at the BC Wildlife Park got creative this year and produced a number of paintings made by the animals themselves.
iN VIDEO: BC Wildlife Park reveals sad news about endangered burrowing owl
December 21, 2023 - 7:00 PM

A burrowing owl called Ninem died of an aneurysm at the wildlife park in Kamloops earlier this month after acting as an ambassador for her species for seven years.
iN PHOTOS: Don't be offended: Kamloops' wildlife park shares tongue-out photos
August 17, 2023 - 12:30 PM

The BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops posted some adorably comical photos of a variety of different park animals sticking out their tongues as part of a weekly social media feature.
iN VIDEO: Severely injured fox well enough to venture outside at Kamloops wildlife park
May 12, 2022 - 12:00 PM

A severely injured fox cared for at the B.C. Wildlife Park's health centre in Kamloops has improved enough to move to an outdoor pen.
iN VIDEO: Severely injured fox recovering at Kamloops wildlife health centre
April 06, 2022 - 12:00 PM

A new patient has arrived at the wildlife health centre at the B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops.
Kamloops wildlife park's Mama the bison dies at age 27
March 31, 2022 - 6:00 PM

A plains bison born at the B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops on May 1, 1995, died earlier this week at almost 27 years of age.
Eagle rescued in Enderby dies from lead poisoning
February 14, 2022 - 7:06 AM

A bald eagle died of lead poisoning last week after arriving at the B.C. Wildlife Park, prompting a call to hunters and anglers to stop using lead bullets, pellets and tackle.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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