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No shortage of things to do in Kamloops this B.C. Day long weekend
KAMLOOPS – There's lots to see and do in Kamloops and area this B.C. day…
Patagonian maras and timberwolves latest animals to find a home at B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The B.C. Wildlife Park has gained some new residents from Quebec, including some…
Bears beat anti-bear bin at B.C. Wildlife Park
KAMLOOPS – In the battle between bears and garbage bins, bears have racked up another…
Injured owl rescued near Cherryville, rehabilitated in Kamloops
CHERRYVILLE – It’s been a couple of months since a Cherryville family rescued an owl,…
Teaching kids to be ‘stewards of the environment’ at B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildlife Park has a core belief of conservation through education, that in order to protect wild animals and the environment they live in people must learn how their actions ultimately affect the futures of these animals. That's where the park’s education and special events manager, David Edwards, comes in. “Basically this...
Conservation officers save baby bobcat in Osoyoos
KAMLOOPS - An orphaned bobcat kitten got another chance at life after being rescued by conservation officers this summer. Officers found the kitten orphaned near Osoyoos in July and with the help of the public were able to capture it. The kitten was then transferred to the B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops for rehabilitation. The...
Kamloopa Pow Wow kicks off long weekend events in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The B.C. Day long weekend is set to be a hot one in Kamloops and a number of events will make it even hotter. Environment Canada is calling for temperatures in the mid- to high-30s all weekend, along with lots of sunshine. You can enjoy the heat by a beach or water park...
Police asking for public’s help in missing person case
KAMLOOPS - Police are asking for the public’s assistance in the search for a man reported missing May 18. Cpl. Cheryl Bush, a spokesperson for the Kamloops RCMP detachment, says the police helicopter, the dog unit and Kamloops Search and Rescue spent the evening searching the area where the man’s truck was located. Agency members...
No lack of leisure this long weekend
KAMLOOPS – Long weekends are like finding ten dollars on the sidewalk or discovering the raisons in your muffin are actually chocolate chips — it makes the week that much better. If you’re looking for things to do to make the most of three glorious days away from work or school, look no further. Bring...
Spirit bear Clover peeks out, will soon move to new habitat
KAMLOOPS - Clover is slowly waking from hibernation, having peeked his nose out earlier this month, but the public will have to wait about another month before they can get a glimpse of the white black bear. The Kermode bear, or spirit bear, will wake to a newly completed B.C. Wildlife Park habitat meant to...
Last minute ideas for spring break in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – There is no shortage of things to do with the kids, or places to send the kids, over the new and improved two-week spring break in Kamloops. The Thompson-Nicola school board voted to extend spring break from one to two weeks last year. Spring break kicks off Monday, March 16 before wrapping up on...
Wet long weekend could be filled with rainbows
KAMLOOPS - May long weekend could be filled with showers but it is set to be punctuated by the sun on holiday Monday, great news for anyone looking to take in one of the many outdoor activities happening in Kamloops. For those searching for adventure Friday, rain late in the afternoon or evening might cause...