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With new B.C. travel restrictions, Big White ‘just became Kelowna’s mountain’
The provincial health officer has put in a new order today and strongly discouraged anything…
What to do outdoors in Kamloops, Okanagan this pandemic winter
Winter is almost here in B.C., and there's no shortage of outdoor activities to pursue…
Kamloops, Okanagan search and rescue teams prepare for busy backcountry season
Search and Rescue crews operating in Kamloops and the Okanagan are preparing for a busy…
iN PHOTOS: Hiking Kamloops cat lives its nine lives to the fullest
If you thought hiking was just for dogs, this Kamloops adventure cat is here to…
iN VIDEO: Drone captures dizzying views from mountains near Clearwater
It's not often a photo can really do the beauty of nature justice, but this…
Take in the fall scenery on these family bike rides in Okanagan, Kamloops
We're having some great fall weather, the leaves are turning, Thanksgiving is coming up fast…
B.C. reopens provincial parks today for day use
If you've exhausted all your local hiking trails and you're keen to get back into…
Unfinished rail trail between Armstrong and Sicamous attracts off-road vehicles
A section of the yet-to-open rail trail between Sicamous and Armstrong is soon to have…
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…
Wondering what to do? Stop these pesky plants from invading your yard
People been stuck at home for a while now, and may be running out of…
Bike stores already know how people want to keep themselves busy
While it's not quite business as usual, a couple of bike stores in the region…
Construction closure expands on Okanagan Rail Trail
The section of the Okanagan Rail Trail currently closed during the day in the North…
Two more ski hills are open in the Thompson-Okanagan today
Two of the regions ski hills kicked off their alpine ski and snowboard season today…
North Okanagan ski resort to open cross country trails this weekend
Those itching to get out on their cross country skis will be glad to hear…
Recently discovered valley near Revelstoke pitched as new provincial park
An environmental group is asking that an area just 30 kilometres northwest of Revelstoke featuring…
There is fresh snow at ski resorts in the Thompson-Okanagan
The snow is starting to fall and stick at ski hills in the Thompson-Okanagan. For…
New Goats Peak regional park doesn’t quite connect to West Kelowna
KELOWNA – At the official opening of the Central Okanagan’s newest regional park today there…
WILD WEDNESDAY: Check out these B.C. busy beavers preparing for winter
The late summer and early fall is a busy time for beavers in the B.C.…
New trail opens and links Okanagan College Vernon to Rail Trail
VERNON – A new trail connecting Okanagan College's Vernon campus and the Okanagan Rail Trail…
HAPPY CAMPERS: Here’s all the new sites and amenities at local and provincial campgrounds
Campers in the Thompson-Okanagan this summer will have more places to camp and more facilities…
Despite winter weather, time to think about booking your favourite B.C. Park campsite
There hasn’t been much incentive weather-wise lately for camping enthusiasts to start thinking about this…
Recent purchase of old CP Rail corridor one piece of a much larger trails network
VERNON – Now that two former rail corridors have been preserved for public use in…
How local communities are ensuring these vintage B.C. mountain destinations remain open
Tiny dots of human civilization on a backdrop of pristine wilderness, B.C’s historic fire lookout…
Knox Mountain Drive opening tomorrow
KELOWNA – You'll be able to drive up Knox Mountain in Kelowna tomorrow. Some rainfall…