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Ministry Of Environment
Here’s what’s been leaching from a Kelowna fruit packing plant for years
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of the Kelowna airport is leaching…
North Okanagan farmer fails to overturn environment fine
A North Okanagan farmer, previously convicted for multiple violations at his Enderby slaughterhouse, has failed…
Sewage flowing down road has authorities keeping close eye on private wastewater system
A failing wastewater treatment in the South Okanagan has many residents wondering who – if…
‘Do not use’ order still in place after diesel spill in North Thompson River
VAVENBY – It's still too early to determine exactly when Vavenby residents can drink their…
Short-term exposure to poor air quality serious concern, says Kamloops professor
KAMLOOPS – As wildfires ignite across the province, one professor at Thompson Rivers University says…
B.C. Ministry of Environment releases offenders list of shame
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – The B.C. Environment Ministry has released its quarterly report detailing recent environmental…
B.C. hunting licences go digital
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – As of yesterday, hunting licences in the province are going paperless and there's…
Yet another warning about dust in Vernon
VERNON – For the fourth time this year, a dust advisory has been issued for…
Weather traps pollution in North Okanagan; dust advisory issued
VERNON – The current weather system is trapping pollution in the North Okanagan and has…
Chainsaws, scuba gear required to pull sunken truck out of North Okanagan lake
VERNON – The removal of a sunken truck from Swan Lake created quite the spectacle…
Lavington air quality update: Environment Canada gives all clear
UPDATE: 11:17 a.m. Jan. 7, 2017 Environment Canada has ended a special air quality statement…
Nearly 30 deer killed at North Okanagan game farm due to compliance issues
ENDERBY – A North Okanagan farmer is outraged after provincial authorities arrived at his property…
Province explains die-off of more than 1,000 fish in Okanagan Lake
OKANAGAN – After getting lab results back, the province strongly believes a die-off of more…
Angling to be closed on two Central Okanagan lakes to stop spread of invasive perch
KELOWNA – Fishing will no longer be allowed on two lakes in the Kelowna area…
Flood warnings issued for Central Okanagan
EMPTY SANDBAGS AVAILABLE AT MOST LOCAL FIRE HALLS CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Creeks and streams swollen…
Lots of snow in those Southern Interior mountains
ELEVATED RISK OF FLOODING IN THE OKANAGAN AS RESULT OF BIG SNOW PACK THOMPSON-OKANAGAN –…
North Okanagan residents drinking tainted water have ‘fraction of hope’ after hearing government action plan
SPALLUMCHEEN – The provincial government is encouraging local farmers to adopt best practices as part…
HELSTON: Shuswap Lake spill shows Trudeau government isn’t as open and transparent as it promised
The lead agency investigating a possible spill of glue and fuel products in Shuswap Lake…
Contaminated water believed spilled into Shuswap Lake prompts advisory
VERNON – Precautions are being taken after thousands of litres of water polluted with glue…
Regional District requests federal review panel for Ajax mine
KAMLOOPS – The Thompson Nicola Regional District will be sending a letter to the federal…
Senior environment official coming to Kamloops in March; not minister
KAMLOOPS – City staff and local band members will get to meet with the federal…
UPDATE: Vernon air quality advisory ended
UPDATE: 1:45 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2016 VERNON – The dust advisory issued for the Vernon…
High concentrations of dust prompt air quality advisory in Vernon
VERNON – A dust advisory has been issued for the Vernon area. The Ministry of…
Premier says help on the way for Okanagan mussel fight
KELOWNA – Premier Christy Clark hinted yesterday at more help in the provincial budget for…