News Items tag as: Drones

iN PHOTOS: Stunning images of Kamloops, Okanagan captured from above
September 12, 2024 - 6:00 AM

There's no shortage of gorgeous scenery to enjoy in Kamloops and the Okanagan but some views of our cities and landscapes are trickier to get.
iN VIDEO: Famous Spotted Lake in Osoyoos viewed from above
July 16, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Spotted Lake in Osoyoos is a popular place for tourists to stop at during the summer months when evaporation causes a unique spotted pattern on its surface.
Vernon's Canada Day drone show cancelled at last minute
July 02, 2024 - 1:12 PM

style="text-align: center;">Canada Day drone show show went ahead in Kamloops to mixed reviews
Breach of privacy?: Recreational drone lingers over people's yards in Kamloops neighbourhood
March 31, 2024 - 7:00 PM
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A couple living on Kamloops' North Shore reported a recreational drone was hovering around their house and property a couple of days ago.
'Creepy and invasive': Peachland couple fed up with unwanted drone activity
October 20, 2021 - 7:30 AM

As more and more drone hobbyists launch their remotely operated cameras into the skies, some are experiencing negative effects, like invasion of privacy.
Medevac flight encounters drone while landing at Kelowna International Airport
January 27, 2021 - 9:56 AM

A medevac flight arriving at Kelowna International Airport had a close encounter with a drone yesterday.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops residents spot creepy drone watching their home at night
September 28, 2020 - 1:05 PM

A Kamloops couple is feeling unnerved today after spotting an unidentified drone spying on their home late at night.
Codling moth drone program delayed by COVID-19
September 07, 2020 - 6:00 AM

The COVID-19 pandemic has helped delay a new drone program being implemented by the Sterile Insect Release program.
Drone near Kelowna airport draws cops
March 07, 2018 - 12:01 PM

KELOWNA – Police were called to the Kelowna airport sometime last month when someone flew their drone too close for comfort.
Pilot’s near miss with drone in Vernon prompts warning
June 12, 2017 - 4:18 PM

VERNON - The City of Vernon is reminding people not to use drones or model aircrafts near airports.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

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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