News Items tag as: Thompson 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.
West Kelowna passes Penticton to become Thompson-Okanagan’s 4th largest city
January 30, 2024 - 4:30 PM

A growth spurt in West Kelowna in the past year has pushed it ahead of Penticton in terms of population.
Trumpeter swan rescued in North Okanagan had yet to migrate south
December 07, 2023 - 7:00 PM

The trumpeter swan can be seen throughout the Okanagan. With its striking black and white colouring, not only is it arguably one of the prettiest birds in the region, but it is also one of the most protected.
Snowfall alerts for Coquihalla and Trans-Canada highways
December 03, 2023 - 9:30 AM
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A snowfall alert has been issued today, Dec. 3. Heavy snow is expected to continue all day potentially causing dangerous driving conditions on the Coquihalla and Trans-Canada highways.
Everything you need to know about raccoons in the Thompson-Okanagan
November 26, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Whether you refer to them as raccoons, masked bandits or trash pandas, these little critters are known across the continent for their craftiness and deceptively cute appearance.
Charities in Kamloops, Okanagan already spreading Christmas cheer
November 23, 2023 - 6:00 PM

As the Christmas lights and decorations go up, charities throughout the Thompson-Okanagan region are looking for your help to make the season bright for all.
Not into skiing? Try these other outdoor Thompson-Okanagan winter activities
November 19, 2023 - 6:00 AM

With winter fast approaching and the days getting shorter, some fun in the snow might just be what the doctor ordered to help us get through the colder, darker months.
Unemployment rate falls in Okanagan, Kamloops but it’s not a good thing
November 15, 2023 - 3:30 PM

The unemployment rate fell last month in the Thompson-Okanagan but the drop is more of a reflection of the region’s shrinking workforce than a booming economy.
Why BC deer would also vote to never change clocks again
November 13, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Shifting the clocks every year may spare us another hour of sunshine each morning, but it can be bad news for wandering deer at rush hour.
How Okanagan land acknowledgements could be more meaningful
November 12, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Land acknowledgements have become common practice in the Okanagan.
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iN DISCUSSION: ‘Discriminatory’ religions shouldn’t get tax exemptions
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 June 9. They may have been edited slightly for readability. The opi

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Talks in Pennsylvania are at crunch time over a budget, legalizing marijuana and taxing skill games
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and state lawmakers are getting down to crunch time, with big questions still outstanding about how to balance the Democrat's spending request. A push is also on to make Pennsy

Kelowna strata management firm fined $15K for not doing any managing
A Kelowna strata management company is on the hook $15,000 after it failed to do anything for a property it was managing. According to a June 2 BC Financial Services Authority decision, property manager Robert Tomislav Zivkovic provided &qu

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