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B.C. Interior wild turkeys: A delight, a nuisance and 'phenomenal eating'
October 10, 2021 - 12:00 PM

If you have turkey at Christmas, you probably got it at the supermarket, but in Castlegar, if you’re not careful, the turkeys just might find you.
UBCO researchers using audio technology to better understand B.C. wolves
January 04, 2021 - 6:00 AM

UBC Okanagan researchers are using audio technology to bring the B.C. wolf, an elusive and often misunderstood creature, into the spotlight.
Okanagan property dispute lands B.C. man on receiving end of judge's ire
January 03, 2021 - 8:00 AM

A B.C. man who boasted he's been involved in more than 50 court cases took his latest legal challenge too far annoying the judge enough to say he would have to pay for his "warrantless allegations of fraud and dishonesty."
iN VIDEO: After losing husband, Okanagan woman receives big Christmas surprise
January 03, 2021 - 7:30 AM

A Lake Country woman received such a special gift from a Vancouver influencer that she went into labour shortly after hearing that she will be getting her dream home on wheels.
Zip lines, alpine coaster, winter camping in Big White’s big plans for expansion
January 02, 2021 - 7:30 AM

Big White has big plans for the future, including a massive expansion of housing, ski lifts, ski terrain and other all-season offerings including ziplines, winter “glamping” opportunities and an alpine coaster.
Conservation service repeats warning after deer impaled on fence in Okanagan
December 31, 2020 - 3:00 PM

Kelowna conservation officers had to euthanize two deer in recent weeks after the animals were found impaled on wrought iron fences.
Possible COVID-19 exposure on flight to Kelowna
December 31, 2020 - 8:54 AM

A passenger with COVID-19 was on a recent flight from Vancouver to Kelowna.
UPDATE: Stolen vehicles result in heavy police presence in Kamloops neighbourhood
December 30, 2020 - 4:22 PM

There was a heavy police presence in the Valleyview area of Kamloops this afternoon after RCMP officers located two stolen vehicles in the area.
Kelowna animal sanctuary sells property; plans to move out of city
December 30, 2020 - 12:15 PM

After taking a huge financial hit this year due to COVID-19, Kelowna’s Arion Therapeutic Farm has found a buyer for its property and will be moving out of the city.
With long chairlift lineups at Big White, single riders experience rude comments
December 30, 2020 - 11:00 AM

Some single riders at Big White Ski Resort have been receiving rude comments about riding alone.
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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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