News Items tag as: Dogs

iN PHOTOS: Kelowna wiener dogs add cuteness to Valentine’s Day
February 10, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and some pet owners in the Okanagan are getting creative and comical with the adorable outfits they are putting on their dachshunds leading up to Feb. 14.
Fostering rescued dogs inspires new book from West Kelowna author
November 17, 2024 - 4:00 PM

The newest book from a West Kelowna author is now available in stores in the Okanagan and a portion of the proceeds will go toward a Kelowna dog rescue.
iN PHOTOS: Adorable dogs loving leaves in Kamloops, Okanagan
October 29, 2024 - 6:00 AM

The autumn leaves are falling and filling up yards in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and while it means a lot of raking has to be done, the leaves are perfect for dogs to play in.
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.
This app finds private off-leash areas for dogs in Kamloops, Okanagan
March 24, 2024 - 4:30 PM

Property owners in Kamloops and the Okanagan are offering fenced-in areas for off-leash dogs to explore for a cheap rate.
Penticton launches off-leash dog park experiment
February 15, 2024 - 4:07 PM

Dog owners in Penticton will be able to test out new "leash optional" areas.
Spending tax dollars on dog parks in Thompson-Okanagan a win for everyone
February 04, 2024 - 3:30 PM

As dog ownership rises, municipalities around Okanagan are spending more on dog parks and an animal law expert says it's about time.
Kelowna could have an indoor dog park this year
January 28, 2024 - 3:30 PM

A local entrepreneur is working to open up an indoor dog park in Kelowna with help from an American dog park chain.
Penticton resident gets sweet, surprise reunion with dog lost for months
November 11, 2023 - 8:00 AM
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Meredith Essler of Penticton had an unexpected surprise when the puppy she lost 3.5 months ago returned home, now adult sized, just in time for its first birthday.
Future unclear for 30 dachshunds seized from North Okanagan breeder
September 29, 2023 - 10:30 AM

The 30 dachshunds seized by the BC SPCA earlier this month are still in the care of the organization but may be eventually adopted.
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
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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

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