News Items tag as: Thompson Okanagan geology

iN PHOTOS: Why rockhounding in Kamloops rocks
November 27, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Kamloops rockhound and geology enthusiast Lloyd Rempel loves rocks and has been collecting them and studying them for decades.
iN PHOTOS: Cool rock formations to find in the Thompson-Okanagan
May 13, 2024 - 6:00 AM

There are many wondrous geological formations to be found in the Thompson-Okanagan region, including hoodoos, balancing rocks and basalt columns.
Kamloops rock musician crazy about a different kind of rock
January 01, 2024 - 7:00 AM

You might have seen a Kamloops rock hound at markets around the Tournament Capital this year, drawing crowds and showcasing polished, multi-coloured gems he’s dug up from the local area.
Amazing Lumby and Keremeos hiking destinations formed in the wake of volcanic eruptions
October 04, 2020 - 8:00 AM

The Okanagan has plenty of amazing views and but two popular sites in the South and North Okanagan stand out in a camera lens as unique against the typical landscape.
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of May 12. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Th

Why it's so hard to find locally grown celery in Okanagan, Kamloops
Celery is crunchy, delicious and a main staple in kitchens all over the world, but it’s particularly difficult for Thompson-Okanagan residents to source locally. In response to President Donald Trump’s trade tariff threats, Vern

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

iN PHOTOS: Why rockhounding in Kamloops rocks