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Okanagan’s annual bat count calling on citizen scientists for help
The counts are done at maternity roosts around the valley. Last summer volunteers counted 1,089 bats at 339 roost sites around B.C.
From ribs to brisket and beyond, American barbecue is a delicious part of US tradition
Warning: Reading this could make you hungry. That’s because we’re talking about barbecue — the…
Proposal for new neighbourhood near prison returns to Kamloops council
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Council rejected the original development proposal earlier this year.
Americans are looking back centuries to find Canadian ancestors — and citizenship
Cody Sibley was born and raised in Louisiana, but he always felt his family shared…
Kamloops mayor wants council to decide on his pay cuts publicly
He's been paid less than $23,000 so far in 2026 due to cuts the rest of council made to his salary.
Silvertips rally to tip Sagueneens 5-3 in Memorial Cup opener for both teams
KELOWNA — Jesse Heslop had a goal and an assist and the Everett Silvertips scored…
Everett Silvertips beat Chicoutimi 5-3 in their Memorial Cup opener
KELOWNA, British Columbia (AP) — Zackary Shantz and Carter Bear scored in a 50-second span…
A mop, a broom and a calmer mind. Why some find mental health benefits in everyday tasks
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s spring cleaning season, and for some people that can mean…
TRENDING NOW: Inflatable pool problems
Maybe a little pre-planning may have saved the day.
iN PHOTOS: Lake Country photographer gets memorable moment with ring-necked pheasant
“He didn’t seem scared at all which is weird for pheasant."
As permafrost thaws, some headwaters in Canada’s North turn orange and toxic: study
Ancient bedrock exposed by disappearing permafrost is releasing toxic metals into Canada’s northern rivers, a…
iN NUMBERS: People in Southern Interior changing eating habits because of food prices
Have you had to change your eating habits because of food prices?
Runny nose? Itchy? Experts say seasonal allergies worsening due to increase in pollen
A group of Canadian researchers says the amount of powdery pollen released by plants during…
Kelowna property manager claims financial hardship in appealing $8,000 fine
The regulator pointed out he owned four properties.
Kitchener Rangers rout Kelowna Rockets 5-0 to open Memorial Cup
KELOWNA — The Kitchener Rangers opened the Memorial Cup with a 5-0 shutout of the…
Kitchener Rangers rout the host Kelowna Rockets 5-0 in the Memorial Cup opener
KELOWNA, British Columbia (AP) — Defenseman Jared Woolley had a goal and a fight, Christian…
Ebola: How it spreads, the treatments available and why this outbreak is so devastating
TORONTO — As a rare strain of Ebola virus continues to spread in the Democratic…
TRENDING NOW: The Tragedy of Max
The classic internet tragedy of a man who capsized his kayak.
Smith says Alberta separatists should focus on fall vote rather than ousting her
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says separatists who are upset that a binding vote on quitting…
Former Penticton Vees player has domestic assault charge dropped
The Crown said the charges were "barely approved" when police recommended them.
Remains of missing B.C. actor Stewart McLean found, homicide police say
LIONS BAY — When actor and acting coach Jeff Seymour heard that his friend Stewart…
Nurses union, B.C. employer reach tentative agreement; ratification set for June
VICTORIA — The union representing about 60,000 nurses in British Columbia and their provincial employer…
Ontario patient tests negative for Ebola, while new border screening measures are in place amid Congo outbreak
TORONTO — A person in Ontario tested negative for Ebola after returning from Ethiopia with…
RCMP in Thompson-Okanagan have new tool for mental health calls
It will support police when they respond to people experiencing a mental health crisis.