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UBC Okanagan student’s research aimed at mitigating wildfire risks
A scientist at UBC Okanagan studying wildfire fuel mitigation is trying to make a difference…
Confused about BC short term rental regulations? You’re not alone
The final details of short-term rental restrictions are yet to be determined by the province…
Meeting high demand for Christmas turkeys challenging farmers in Kamloops, Okanagan
If you want a free run, locally grown turkey for your Christmas table you might…
Why you better get used to living with rats in Kamloops, Okanagan
Rats. They damage buildings, electrical wires and crops with teeth that are sharp enough to…
The Okanagan’s forgotten grasslands
A new UBCO study is showcasing the Okanagan’s forgotten and endangered grasslands by drawing attention…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops crafter makes whimsical works of art out of dead insects
A crafter in Kamloops is bringing whimsy, nature and art together in her unique pieces…
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…
Live updates | Israel-Hamas truce begins with swap of hostages and prisoners; more expected Saturday
A four-day cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war began Friday in Gaza as part of an…
Union says deal for Vancouver police would make them highest-paid officers in Canada
VANCOUVER – A new tentative agreement that would make Vancouver's police officers the highest paid…
Massive increases coming to taxes, utilities fees in Osoyoos
Osoyoos pushed its infrastructure to the limit, and now taxpayers are paying the price. The…
Relic from Keremeos’ pioneer days struggles to withstand modern emergencies
Maintaining a 19th century waterwheel at the Grist Mill and Gardens at Keremeos has been…
Palestinian families rejoice over release of minors and women in wartime prisoner swap
BEITUNIA, West Bank (AP) — Over three dozen Palestinian prisoners returned home to a hero's…
Rogers Sugar asks for mediation to help bring end to refinery strike
VANCOUVER – Rogers Sugar Inc. says it has asked for mediation to help bring an…
A dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardeners
The best holiday gifts for gardeners are the ones that keep their minds in the…
Not just kid play: Toy companies aim more products at older adults
NEW YORK (AP) — Toymakers are tweaking original classic games or coming out with new…
How a massive all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple ended up on Hawaii’s lush Kauai Island
KAPAA, Hawaii (AP) — It is the only all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple in the West…
Mastermind Toys granted creditor protection, wants permission to close some stores
TORONTO – Toy store Mastermind GP Inc. says it has obtained an initial order for…
Puppy found safe and sound after getting lost in a car crash near Revelstoke
A couple who lost their dog in a car crash between Revelstoke and the Nakusp…
iN PHOTOS: Light pollution makes Okanagan stargazing more difficult but new tech is helping
The Okanagan has a reputation as a mecca for amateur astronomers, but the hobby has…
Coldstream poet wins $60k prize
Coldstream local, Laisha Rosnau, won the $60,000 Latner Griffin Poetry Prize. The Latner Griffin Prize…
Transport Canada cracks down on hazardous buoys in Shuswap Lake
Local government officials have removed dozens of non-compliant buoys from Shuswap Lake following public complaints.…
RCMP delaying investigation into unit that polices B.C. resource protests: watchdog
OTTAWA – The federal agency tasked with reviewing complaints against the RCMP says the police…
BC updates its opioid use disorder treatment guidelines
Doctors in British Columbia have a new set of clinical guidelines for treating opioid use…
Swimming for salmon in the backwoods of BC
On a rare sunny late October day, a quartet of swimmers gathered around a deep…