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South Okanagan man makes rare spider find after decade of searching
Oliver resident Alex VanBeest has always loved looking for elusive animals and insects and recently…
Thieves steal telescopes worth $11,000 during Okanagan Observatory break-in
Thieves broke into a sea can at the Okanagan Observatory near Kelowna on Wednesday stealing…
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain possible in Kamloops, Okanagan tonight
A change in the weather means a good chance of severe thunderstorms bringing with them…
iN PHOTOS: Bizarre looking insects in Thompson-Okanagan part two
The Okanagan and Kamloops are home to numerous interesting looking insect species but it takes…
iN PHOTOS: A peek into beautiful backyards, gardens in Thompson-Okanagan
There are some stunning yards in Kamloops and the Okanagan with patios, lights and gardens…
iN PHOTOS: Funny wildlife moments in Thompson-Okanagan (part three)
The Thompson-Okanagan region is home to an abundance of wildlife that never cease to intrigue…
Countdown to a ‘navigable’ Oyama canal begins with dredging underway
After years of fighting through bureaucratic red tape, community organizing and raising nearly $100,000 dollars,…
iN PHOTOS: Stunning images of Kamloops, Okanagan captured from above
There's no shortage of gorgeous scenery to enjoy in Kamloops and the Okanagan but some…
Record breaking return of sockeye salmon to Okanagan spawning grounds
Hundreds of thousands of sockeye salmon returned to spawning grounds in Osoyoos Lake and Skaha…
Racist graffiti discovered along lakeshore in Summerland: RCMP
Police are trying to track down the identities of a group of young people after…
This week’s full supermoon will include a partial lunar eclipse
Skywatchers are in for a treat this month as September’s full moon is also a…
iN PHOTOS: End of summer images from Kamloops, Okanagan – part two
With summer coming to an end, residents in Kamloops and the Okanagan can be seen…
Lone chinook salmon makes ‘milestone’ return home to Okanagan Lake
For the first time in known recent history, a lone adult Okanagan summer chinook salmon…
iN PHOTOS: More chances to see aurora borealis on the way in Kamloops, Okanagan
The aurora borealis has been shimmering in the Thompson-Okanagan region this spring and summer, and…
iN PHOTOS: Rare partial lunar eclipse, supermoon dazzles in Kamloops, Okanagan
There was a rare partial lunar eclipse of a full supermoon in skies over the…
iN PHOTOS: Fun facts about ring-necked pheasants in Kamloops, Okanagan
The bold colours of male ring-necked pheasants stand out among others in the grouse family…
Okanagan bighorn sheep disease monitoring program cancelled
The treasured California bighorn sheep herds in the South Okanagan have been an ongoing topic…
iN PHOTOS: Gathering celebrates salmon revival in syilx Okanagan waterways
Community members from across the syilx Okanagan Nation gathered last week for their annual autumn…
iN PHOTOS: The stories behind metal sculptures in Kamloops, Okanagan
Metal artists in Kamloops and the Okanagan have contributed captivating sculptures to their city landscapes,…
Aurora borealis forecast to shimmer over Kamloops, Okanagan this weekend
Residents looking for a night sky aurora borealis show in Kamloops and the Okanagan could…
iN PHOTOS: Protected wetlands burst with life in Kelowna and Kamloops
Wetlands are alive with wildlife in the Thompson-Okanagan region, and that includes Kelowna's Munson Pond…
Draconids meteor shower peaks over Kamloops, Okanagan
A meteor shower is active in the night sky over Kamloops and the Okanagan this…
iN PHOTOS: Cannabis harvest approaching in Kamloops, Okanagan gardens
Some gardeners in Kamloops and the Okanagan are getting ready to harvest their cannabis plants,…
iN PHOTOS: Imaginative Halloween displays popping up in Okanagan, Kamloops
Halloween is approaching and some creative residents in the Okanagan and Kamloops are making things…