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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 emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of September 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at

The science and art of making mead at Vernon's Planet Bee
Mead has been gaining in popularity as an alcoholic beverage but also as a craft and career. Planet Bee in Vernon is a case in point. James Nowek, co-owner of Planet Bee honey farm, makes mead right on the premises from honey harvested from

Nebraska will vote on pro-pot measures despite some invalid signatures
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska certified two ballot measures Friday to legalize medical marijuana even though the state’s Republican attorney general said their supporters may have submitted at least several thousand invalid signatures,

Don’t pay till 2025: Okanagan developers entice renters with freebies
While many people across the Okanagan struggle to find affordable housing those able — or willing — to splash out on rent will find multiple special offers trying to entice them to sign a lease. From a few months of free rent to

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