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iN PHOTOS: Wet, wild and wonderful waterfalls in Kamloops, Okanagan
There's something enchanting and mesmerizing about waterfalls with their misty sprays and captivating sounds, and…
Kelowna’s popular outdoor skating rink set to open this week
Kelowna’s popular outdoor skating rink in Stuart Park across from City Hall will open at…
Last 3 years the busiest ever for Central Okanagan Search and Rescue
The last three years for the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue have been the busiest…
Injured snowmobiler rescued from Graystokes area
A snowmobiler suffered a broken femur and a concussion in the Greystokes area last night…
More outdoor skating options in Thompson-Okanagan this winter
Two new outdoor ice rinks are available this winter in the Okanagan. The Vernon Centennial…
Military helicopter called to Kamloops for paraglider rescue
A paraglider was injured and stranded on a Tk'emlups cliffside for hours as search and…
Vernon rescuers pull hikers from Monashee Provincial Park
A man believed to be in his 60s and his adult daughter were rescued by…
Greater Vernon to become ‘Trails Capital of B.C.’
While Kamloops is the Tournament Capital of Canada, Vernon could soon become the "Trails Capital…
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue called out six times in one week
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue was called out six times in seven days last week,…
Rock hounds finding treasure in Monte Lake ashes
After a wildfire roared through Monte Lake last season, rock hounds have returned in abundance,…
Cyclists on fat bikes floating on the snow in Kamloops, Okanagan
It is a growing trend for cyclists to ride fat tire bikes during the winter,…
New four-season campground opens in one of B.C.’s busiest parks
B.C. Parks has added a four-season campground to one of the province's most popular parks…
Upgrades coming to Kettle Valley Rail Trail between Chute Lake and Myra Canyon
The Kettle Valley Rail Trail has become weathered along sections between Kelowna and Naramata, where…
Need outdoor inspiration? Enjoy these gorgeous Thompson, Okanagan hikes
Across the globe, the pandemic has sent people out to explore their own backyards, and…
Central Okanagan search team answers record number of calls for help
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue crew members responded to a record-breaking number of calls last…