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Vernon’s Allan Brooks Nature Centre to reopen on 20th anniversary
Three months later than usual, the Allan Brooks Nature Centre is reopening its doors on…
B.C. Parks will ‘review’ provincial park possibility for North Okanagan lakeside property
B.C. Parks will review the possibility of turning a 234-acre property near Vernon on Okanagan…
Public supports petition asking government to buy massive North Okanagan property for park
The online petition asking for the B.C. government to purchase a vast piece of land…
Petition launched urging government to buy 234-acre North Okanagan lakeside property for provincial park
An online petition asking for the B.C. government to purchase a vast piece of land…
Another ride-sharing company ready to launch in Kelowna
A new ride-sharing and delivery service has been given the green light from the City…
Moose spotted at cleaned up illegal garbage dumping site near Kelowna
After removing more than 37,000 pounds of trash and metal that had been illegally dumped…
iN VIDEO: Injured eagle takes to the Shuswap skies once more
After almost three months in rehab, a female bald eagle has once again taken to…
Fate of Vernon heronry back on the table
The future of the Vernon heron rookery is back on the table after council voted…
Burnt-out car, trash removed from Silver Star Road in Vernon
They are an eye sore and not easy to get rid of, but thanks to…
West Kootenay jogger spends 2 hours up tree as bear prowls below
A West Kootenay jogger is lucky to be in one piece after he spent two…
iN VIDEO: North Okanagan yard abuzz with hummingbirds
Cindy Procter won't even hazard a guess as to how many hummingbirds visit her North…
Vernon developer requests heron rookery protections be scrapped
A North Okanagan contractor planning to develop a site adjacent to the Vernon heronry has…
‘Murder hornets’ could be spreading by train in B.C., Washington: expert
The Asian giant hornets nicknamed “murder hornets” found in B.C. last year — including a…
Safari Club competition aims to get people outdoors and cleaning up
From beer cans to shotgun cartridges, a B.C. Interior organization is launching a competition in…
Worst appears to be over for Lumby as creek water levels begin to fall
Two days after an evacuation alert was issued for the Village of Lumby, the water…
iN PHOTOS: Penticton birdwatcher captures images of elusive lynx
When a creature bolted across the road in front of her vehicle, Darcie Arcand thought…
Local governments paying attention to high interior rivers and creeks but no flood warnings yet
A high streamflow advisory has been issued for the North Okanagan which includes tributaries around…
‘A pretty small appetizer’: Native Okanagan crayfish a tasty catch
While Nova Scotia lobsters fetch a hefty price and end up on dinner plates across…
iN PHOTOS: Lakeside living: Ospreys return to the Okanagan
Unrestricted by the travel constraints placed on the rest of us, the Okanagan's population of…
Here are some ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day from home
The 50th Earth Day is tomorrow and it will be the first time the event…
Sign of the times: Okanagan Rail Trail northern parking lot closed, loos removed
The District of Coldstream has closed the Kickwillie parking lot, a popular place to access…
Disabled B.C. man denied goat as ‘hunting companion’
A disabled B.C. man who argued that he should be able to use a goat…
Small earthquake reported near Port Hardy
An earthquake was reported this morning in the Pacific Ocean near Port Hardy. At 5:43…
Central Okanagan cities kick off tree planting programs
Central Okanagan residents can help create a greener community with West Kelowna and Kelowna tree…