News Items tag as: European Fire Ant in Naramata

Kamloops biologist ready to test new fire ant control method in South Okanagan
July 24, 2019 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University biologist Rob Higgins hopes to test a new concept for treating European fire ant nests later this summer in the South Okanagan.
Beneficial ants being mistaken for invasive species in Naramata
May 04, 2015 - 11:51 AM

PENTICTON - A beneficial native species of ant is being mistaken for an invasive species that doesn’t, according to a Thompson Rivers University researcher.
Fire ants found in Naramata concern Kamloops researcher
April 29, 2015 - 11:38 AM

PENTICTON - A Thompson Rivers University researcher wants to stop a newly-discovered invasive species from getting a foothold in the region.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

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

Kamloops biologist ready to test new fire ant control method in South Okanagan