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$1M donation to Okanagan College for skilled trades and apprenticeships
Okanagan College has been gifted $1 million to fund scholarships for students going into trades…
BC Government lays out plan for devastated fruit, food producers
The BC Government can't say how much, if any money will be set aside specifically…
Warm weather waking up wildlife early in Okanagan, Kamloops
Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is bracing itself for more patients and early babies this winter.…
Alberta bighorn sheep might become ‘little-horn sheep’ soon
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since this story's publication, iNFOnews.ca has been notified by the Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship that…
Canada geese egg addling underway in Okanagan
The Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program will soon begin its annual egg addling to manage…
Some Okanagan restaurants having tough time repaying CEBA loans
With CEBA repayments due, Okanagan businesses could be worse off than other areas of British…
How to protect yourself and your family during the southern Interior heat wave
It's hot outside, really hot. But there are ways you can help to protect yourself…
Severe thunderstorm watch and smoky skies for B.C. southern interior
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued by Environment Canada as conditions are just right for…
Severe thunderstorm warning and smoky skies in Southern Interior
A severe thunderstorm watch and a smoky skies warning has been issued by Environment Canada…
British Columbia buys land to expand Okanagan Lake Park
British Columbia has bought more waterfront property on Okanagan Lake to add to its parks…
Break out the marshmallows, campers, it’s a rare long weekend without a fire ban
Campfire bans have been lifted just in time in the Thompson-Okanagan area for the labour…
Wanted violent offender could be in Okanagan
A wanted man with a history of violence may be hiding out in the Okanagan.…
Wet and cold July actually drier than normal: meteorologist
We just can't seem to catch a break — the past two years, we've had…
$43 billion could be needed for climate change fight, UBCO report shows
OKANAGAN – A recent study spearheaded by a UBC Okanagan professor said the fight against…
Province should make exemption to milfoil rototilling ban to fight invasive species: report
A new Parliamentary committee report suggests that an exemption should be put in place to…
You’re going to want to slow down this Victoria Day weekend
If you're driving anywhere this Victoria Day long weekend, make sure to keep an eye…
Why are you working today when others aren’t?
Chances are you're at work today. And you're probably also wondering why so many friends,…
Canada is not doing enough to prevent mussel movement: Report
OKANAGAN – A new report has criticized the lack of action by the federal government…
Okanagan Lake shoreline flooding is now inevitable
OKANAGAN – If you live on the shores of Okanagan Lake, you might want to…
Flurries, milder temperatures in the forecast for the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN – The mercury will creep above the freezing mark this weekend with flurries throughout…
Cloudy and chilly this weekend in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The valley cloud continues into the weekend as temperatures fall to slightly below…
RCMP ask for help and warns of a possible risk to public safety
VERNON – The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are warning the public and asking for their…
Valley population growth keeps enrollment climbing at Okanagan College
OKANAGAN – Continued robust enrollment at Okanagan College is reflective of population growth in the…
Parks and trails in Central Okanagan closed by extreme fire hazard set to reopen
KELOWNA – Thanks to some rainfall, and a much reduced fire danger rating, several parks…