News Items tag as: Mule deer

Fences along Okanagan Connector trapping deer, making them easy prey
April 05, 2022 - 6:00 AM

The pros may outweigh the cons but a mule deer researcher says there are parts of the Okanagan Connector’s fencing that are making it easier for predators to prey upon deer.
Documentary highlights largest mule deer project in B.C.'s history
December 23, 2021 - 8:00 PM

B.C.'s largest mule deer project is being brought into the media spotlight as part of a feature documentary.
Cougars and mule deer have a tight relationship, UBC Okanagan researcher says
February 02, 2020 - 6:00 AM

An Okanagan wildlife researcher has been closely watching blinking dots merge on his tracking device, like a video game, only the dots represent actual cougars and mule deer.
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$5M for wind machines, heaters to protect tree fruit in Okanagan, Kootenays
Following some extremely challenging years for B.C. farmers the provincial government has allocated $5 million for tree fruit growers in the Okanagan and Kootenay regions so there can be more local fruit for everyone to enjoy. “Earlie

Cayman Islands votes for Parliament seats and holds a referendum on possessing marijuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Cayman Islands are holding general elections on Wednesday, with voters choosing candidates from a record three parties vying for seats in Parliament. Two parties were created ahead of the elections: th

BC NDP to introduce prompt-payment legislation for construction
For Sarah Walker of electrical contractor Bryant Electric, late payments are a regular part of doing business. Walker, the company’s chief financial officer, said that while most of the

Fences along Okanagan Connector trapping deer, making them easy prey