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There are more bats in the Okanagan than anywhere else in Canada
The Okanagan Valley is home to more species of bats than anywhere else in Canada,…
iN VIDEO: Check out aerial views of beautiful, turquoise Kal Lake
Just because you have to skip your tropical summer vacation this year, doesn't mean you…
Pistachios grown in the Okanagan? Researchers think climate change might make it possible
PENTICTON – Climate change is altering growing conditions in the Okanagan and Summerland Research Centre…
Severe thundershowers set for Okanagan Valley, South Thompson
OKANAGAN VALLEY – If you're heading outside today, you'd better pack an umbrella. Environment Canada…
Environment Canada predicts snow tonight in the Okanagan Valley
OKANAGAN VALLEY – It looks like we're getting some snow tonight in the Okanagan Valley…
Fire season flares to life in Okanagan with 20 new wildfires
OKANAGAN – Lightning caused 20 new fires in the Okanagan as last night’s storm rolled…
Heavy snow anticipated on Coquihalla, Hope-Princeton highways, Environment Canada advises
PENTICTON – Two special weather statements have been issued by Environment Canada, one for the…
From spring flooding to drought conditions in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – Earlier this year there was historic flooding in the Okanagan but now officials…
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan wildlife is ready for their close-up, are you ready with your camera?
KELOWNA – The B.C. SPCA is holding its ninth annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest, and so…
Air quality advisories issued for Nicola and Okanagan regions
The Nicola Region and the Okanagan Valley have now been placed under a smokey skies…
The end of Flood Watch 2017 is finally near
KELOWNA – It’s been almost three months since flooding began in the Okanagan Valley and…
B.C. ELECTION 2017: B.C. Liberal leader campaigning in the Okanagan today
KELOWNA – B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark is on a whirlwind tour of the Okanagan…
Okanagan vineyard wins big at Cascadia Wine Competition
OKANAGAN FALLS – Being recognized on the international stage is starting to become the norm…
Half marathon combines wine and natural Okanagan beauty
KELOWNA – The Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon is based on the success of a similar event held in California’s famous Napa Valley. The Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon first combined a marathon with natural beauty and wine over a decade ago. Destination Races brought the idea to the Okanagan Valley for the...
Vernon photographer captures amazing images of valley fog
VERNON – The thick fog in the Okanagan Valley Tuesday provided the perfect opportunity for a local photographer to get some beautiful shots. Eric Draht headed up Turtle Mountain Tuesday night and took pictures of the effect the fog was having on the lights from the City of Vernon. He also took some photos down...
Okanagan Valley ranks No. 2 in world by USA Today
OKANAGAN - Readers of USA Today voted the Okanagan Valley as the second best wine region in the world, with Alentejo, Portugal ranking number one. “It’s important that the world is going to know that we;re a major wine region,” said Chris Bower, executive director of Tourism Penticton. Residents of the Okanagan have always known...
Okanagan Valley contender for top wine region in world
OKANAGAN - The Okanagan Valley is a top contender for USA Today’s 10 Best Wine Regions to visit. The valley is up against world-renowned wine regions including Tuscany and Veneto, Italy; Nappa Valley, California; Rhone, France; and Marlborough, New Zealand. “Having visited Nappa Valley and Tuscany I firmly believe the Okanagan Valley is equal, if...