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iN PHOTOS: Bald eagle and coyote share a meal, almost peacefully
A hunter in Terrace has some great photos of wildlife thanks to a trail camera…
Clocks spring ahead this weekend — as usual
The annual return to daylight savings time is this weekend for B.C. residents. On Sunday…
Fentanyl-related deaths drop by almost 50 per cent in Kamloops and Kelowna
Both Kamloops and Kelowna have seen nearly a 50 per cent decrease in the number…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Video of B.C.’s most common wildcat
While bobcats may be the smallest of B.C.’s wildcats, they are well known for hunting…
Weekend avalanche activity in the South Okanagan unusual and short lived
An unusual avalanche west of Penticton that nearly caught a group of snowmobilers owed its…
WILD WEDNESDAY: B.C.’s bushy tailed woodrat gets a close-up
In this week’s Wild Wednesday video, WildSafeBC gives us an up close view of a…
Kelowna MLA announces he won’t seek re-election
Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson will not be seeking re-election. “Today I want to thank my…
B.C. police officers honoured for courage, commitment to public safety
Police officers from around the province have been recognized for their bravery and dedication at…
B.C. principal suspended after brushing aside student’s ‘inappropriate touching’ complaint
A B.C. principal has had his professional certificate of qualification suspended for three days after…
When a loved one goes missing, this volunteer-based group steps up to help in B.C. and beyond
KAMLOOPS – More than three years ago, a North Okanagan woman mysteriously vanished without a…
What’s killing South Okanagan rattlesnakes?
PENTICTON – A couple of Thompson Rivers University researchers are constantly on the road studying…
B.C.’s Historic Hat Creek Ranch employees face uncertain future
KAMLOOPS – The Historic Hat Creek Ranch in Cache Creek is facing operational uncertainty and the people…
Planned burns in Merritt area may produce visible smoke
MERRITT – You might see some smoke rising from pile burns in the Merritt area…
It’s winter tire time in most of B.C. next week
Now that temperatures have turned cooler and the days have gotten shorter, drivers across B.C.…
Flashy cars, wine, cider and spirits to be celebrated Mexican style in Kelowna
KELOWNA – The inaugural Taco Vino “tasting experience” will heat up Kelowna on Oct. 19.…
Cooler, wetter ‘summer’ weather in B.C. Interior was made to order for wildfire service
A summer weather pattern that didn’t stick to the script has nonetheless had a very…
Eagle Bluff wildfire now ‘being held’
PENTICTON – There is good news on the Eagle Bluff wildfire front this morning. B.C.…
More planned ignitions scheduled for Eagle Bluff wildfire
PENTICTON – Smoke from the Eagle Bluff wildfire may increase as planned ignitions are scheduled…
Consideration firefighters showed for South Okanagan bird sanctuary moves manager to tears
PENTICTON – Consideration wildfire-fighting helicopter pilots showed for some recovering birds living on the ground…
Eagle Bluff wildfire shows little growth overnight, more ignitions planned
PENTICTON – A wet and cooler couple of days has had a significant effect on…
UBCO researchers dive into the science of wine
KELOWNA – Understanding the nuances of a great pinot noir isn't just about swishing, swirling…
Mount Miller wildfire near Okanagan Connector being held
KELOWNA – Fire crews hit the Mount Miller wildfire near the Okanagan Connector hard last…
Kelowna-West MLA Ben Stewart under review by Elections B.C.
KELOWNA – Elections B.C. has confirmed that they are reviewing Kelowna West MLA Ben Stewart’s…
Air tankers battle Chopaka wildfire near Cawston
PENTICTON – Air tankers are battling a new wildfire that started in the Similkameen valley.…