Thompson Okanagan News
Increase in solar activity means more chances to see northern lights in Kamloops, Okanagan
If you've always dreamed of seeing the northern lights, you could get lucky this year…
West Kelowna passes Penticton to become Thompson-Okanagan’s 4th largest city
A growth spurt in West Kelowna in the past year has pushed it ahead of…
Trumpeter swan rescued in North Okanagan had yet to migrate south
The trumpeter swan can be seen throughout the Okanagan. With its striking black and white…
Snowfall alerts for Coquihalla and Trans-Canada highways
A snowfall alert has been issued today, Dec. 3. Heavy snow is expected to continue…
More than 200 people in Thompson-Okanagan have died from toxic drugs
The four big cities in the Thompson-Okanagan region make up 10% of BC’s overdose deaths…
Everything you need to know about raccoons in the Thompson-Okanagan
Whether you refer to them as raccoons, masked bandits or trash pandas, these little critters…
Charities in Kamloops, Okanagan already spreading Christmas cheer
As the Christmas lights and decorations go up, charities throughout the Thompson-Okanagan region are looking…
Not into skiing? Try these other outdoor Thompson-Okanagan winter activities
With winter fast approaching and the days getting shorter, some fun in the snow might…
Unemployment rate falls in Okanagan, Kamloops but it’s not a good thing
The unemployment rate fell last month in the Thompson-Okanagan but the drop is more of a…
Why BC deer would also vote to never change clocks again
Shifting the clocks every year may spare us another hour of sunshine each morning, but…
How Okanagan land acknowledgements could be more meaningful
Land acknowledgements have become common practice in the Okanagan. You hear them at nearly any…
Freezing rain and snow are expected in the Thompson-Okanagan
Here comes winter. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for this Thursday for…
Heat, drought forces province to issue new fish protection orders in Thompson-Okanagan
Effective Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, approximately 398 surface and groundwater licence holders in the lower…
Where to watch Canada Day fireworks in the Thompson-Okanagan
Kelowna will have the largest Canada Day festival in the region with music, activities and…
Southern Interior construction industry facing serious issues
In real estate, the old adage is that it’s all about location, location, location. For…