News Items tag as: Dogs

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.
30 Dachshund dogs seized by BC SPCA from Okanagan breeder
September 21, 2023 - 11:18 AM

BC SPCA officers have seized 30 Dachshund dogs living in unsanitary conditions from Okanagan breeder.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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iN PHOTOS: These edible mushrooms in Okanagan, Kamloops dissolve into ink
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Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

House of Commons debate over Kelowna housing data reveals the art of the spin
Housing data for Kelowna sparked an exchange between a local Member of Parliament and the federal Housing Minister in the House of Commons earlier this week where statistics were given out of context. Kelowna-Lake Country MP Trac

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