News Items tag as: Thompson-Okanagan

How eliminating wetlands in Thompson-Okanagan puts migratory birds at risk
April 14, 2024 - 3:30 PM

The Thompson-Okanagan region is host to many migratory bird species that stop on their way to their final destinations. As the region rapidly develops, a wildlife expert says it's important to protect the routes that are at risk of development.
Thompson-Okanagan population to grow by quarter million over next 20 years
February 05, 2024 - 7:30 AM

By 2043 the Thompson-Okanagan region is projected to grow by 40%, adding more than 239,000 residents.
Here are the local athletes going for gold in South Korea
February 08, 2018 - 4:30 PM

The 2018 Winter Olympic Games are starting this week, and with the world watching, the Thompson-Okanagan region will be well represented.
UPDATE: Winter storm slamming Southern Interior
January 04, 2015 - 10:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A warning from Environment Canada about a strong winter storm advancing from the B.C. coast and arriving in the Southern Interior Sunday morning has been updated and confirms more snow will fall than originally expected.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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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

Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

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

How eliminating wetlands in Thompson-Okanagan puts migratory birds at risk