News Items tag as: Starling Control Program

Starling control program takes bite out of invasive species before birds take bite out of grapes
October 11, 2017 - 3:18 PM

OKANAGAN - The success of a program to control the starling population is more apparent with each passing grape harvest as growers have less work in the vineyard, and everyone else enjoys the sounds of silence with fewer propane cannons blasting away.
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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 first week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

'We treat everyone like family': Inside one of the oldest diners in Kamloops
Walking into one of the oldest and beloved family diners in Kamloops is like walking back in time with retro 1950s decor and the nostalgic atmosphere of home. The walls at Harold’s Family Restaurant are decorated with vinyl records, p

Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song
NEW YORK (AP) — Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if you're lucky enough to have a statue built in your honor in your city, remember that it is jus

Why building permit values are down dramatically in Kelowna
Building permit values in Kelowna have gone down dramatically since last year, but that’s in part because of only a handful of major projects last year. Last year, Kelowna broke its record for the value of building permits issued in t

'We treat everyone like family': Inside one of the oldest diners in Kamloops
Walking into one of the oldest and beloved family diners in Kamloops is like walking back in time with retro 1950s d
November 16, 2024 7:00 AM
$40 and 5 minutes to find true love speed dating in the Okanagan
Dating and meeting new people can be difficult, especially when it seems like there aren’t many places to comf
November 16, 2024 6:00 AM
Famous Winston Churchill portrait returns to Ottawa after international art caper
OTTAWA - A stolen portrait of Winston Churchill that was swapped with a dodgy forgery during the pandemic has return
November 15, 2024 9:00 PM
The Latest: Trump tests Congress with his controversial Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans say they have a mandate to govern. But an uneasy question is emerging: Wil
November 15, 2024 8:36 PM
Uber to expand across BC including Kamloops and Okanagan
Options are widening for ride hailers in Kamloops as tech giant Uber expands its BC footprint. The ride hailin
November 15, 2024 7:00 PM

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