News Items tag as: Okanagan news

Seven wineries to visit in the Okanagan and Kamloops this spring
February 23, 2025 - 6:00 AM
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The Okanagan is known for, above all else, being a top wine producing region in British Columbia.
Wanted violent offender could be in Okanagan
September 06, 2024 - 10:17 AM

A wanted man with a history of violence may be hiding out in the Okanagan.
Break out the marshmallows, campers, it's a rare long weekend without a fire ban
August 30, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Campfire bans have been lifted just in time in the Thompson-Okanagan area for the labour day long weekend — only the third time in 11 years you could have a campfire at the end of August.
British Columbia buys land to expand Okanagan Lake Park
August 28, 2024 - 1:30 PM

British Columbia has bought more waterfront property on Okanagan Lake to add to its parks reserve.
Severe thunderstorm warning and smoky skies in Southern Interior
August 16, 2024 - 12:15 PM

A severe thunderstorm watch and a smoky skies warning has been issued by Environment Canada for parts of the Southern Interior.
Severe thunderstorm watch and smoky skies for B.C. southern interior
August 13, 2024 - 12:53 PM

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued by Environment Canada as conditions are just right for heavy rain and gusts of wind.
How to protect yourself and your family during the southern Interior heat wave
July 19, 2024 - 12:02 PM

It's hot outside, really hot.
Canada geese egg addling underway in Okanagan
April 03, 2024 - 4:35 PM

The Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program will soon begin its annual egg addling to manage the population of Canada geese.
Some Okanagan restaurants having tough time repaying CEBA loans
March 30, 2024 - 7:00 PM
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With CEBA repayments due, Okanagan businesses could be worse off than other areas of British Columbia.
Warm weather waking up wildlife early in Okanagan, Kamloops
March 05, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is bracing itself for more patients and early babies this winter.
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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 fourth week of April 2025. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jone

Why butchers are making a comeback in B.C.
Being a butcher is much more than standing in a freezer and hacking meat with a knife, and a butchery instructor in Kamloops says the craft is rising in popularity. Corey Davison is an assistant teaching professor in the retail meat process

Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here's what to know
Marijuana culture's high holiday, known as 4/20, fell this year on Easter Sunday, as well as the last day of Passover, meaning cannabis fans celebrated in some unusual ways, including an “Easter nug hunt” in Los Angeles, kosher-st

Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

News Items tag as: Okanagan news

Seven wineries to visit in the Okanagan and Kamloops this spring

Wanted violent offender could be in Okanagan

Break out the marshmallows, campers, it's a rare long weekend without a fire ban

British Columbia buys land to expand Okanagan Lake Park

Severe thunderstorm warning and smoky skies in Southern Interior

Severe thunderstorm watch and smoky skies for B.C. southern interior

How to protect yourself and your family during the southern Interior heat wave

Canada geese egg addling underway in Okanagan

Some Okanagan restaurants having tough time repaying CEBA loans

Warm weather waking up wildlife early in Okanagan, Kamloops

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