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iN PHOTOS: Funnels of steam spiral over Okanagan Lake delighting onlookers
South Okanagan residents spotted spouts of water vapour spiralling into the air over Okanagan Lake…
iN PHOTOS: Chilly quail fluff up for warmth during Okanagan deep freeze
California quail can be seen in backyards across the Okanagan with their feathers fluffed up,…
iN PHOTOS: Winter sunset turns skies pink and gold in Okanagan, Kamloops
A bright pink sunset had photographers from around the province snapping photos last night and…
iN PHOTOS: Boats, trains and automobiles under ice, snow in Okanagan, Kamloops
While cold winter temperatures and snow can be an inconvenience, the weather also lends to…
Police dog helps track down North Okanagan fuel thief
A 42-year-old woman is facing charges after she was caught with jerry cans full of…
Canada’s international student cap topic of debate at UBCO
The federal government announced in January that international student enrolment will be reduced by more…
Chambers of Commerce in Kamloops, Okanagan demand ban on out-of-province boats
The Chambers of Commerce in several cities throughout the Thompson-Okanagan region are pushing for a temporary…
Get ready for the Snow Moon in Kamloops, Okanagan this week
The moon is waxing in skies over Kamloops and the Okanagan and will be a…
iN PHOTOS: Hawks soar, hunt and feast in Kamloops, Okanagan
Photographers in Kamloops and the Okanagan snapped some impressive photos of hawks flying, posing and…
UBCO student spearheads Okanagan’s first solar-powered race car
This UBCO student is on a mission to engineer the Okanagan’s first solar-powered race car.…
iN PHOTOS: Snow Moon captured through cloud cover over Kamloops, Okanagan
Photographers in the Kamloops and Okanagan area were able to capture photos of February's full…
Warm weather waking up wildlife early in Okanagan, Kamloops
Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is bracing itself for more patients and early babies this winter.…
iN PHOTOS: Majestic bald eagles captured on camera in sunshine and snow
Bald eagles can often be seen soaring majestically on their wide wings in skies over…
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…
iN PHOTOS: Meadowlarks, bluebirds returning to Okanagan, Kamloops
One sure sign of spring in Kamloops and the Okanagan is the return of colourful…
iN PHOTOS: Great blue herons are nesting in Kamloops, Okanagan
Great blue herons are nesting at this time of year and their bulky nests can…
iN PHOTOS: Hardy and majestic mountain goats forage in Kamloops, Okanagan
The sure-footed mountain goat is a hardy animal known for its ability to navigate steep…
O’Keefe to Ellis: How Irish settlers shaped the Okanagan
From the most prominent landowners to the namesake of the City of Vernon, here’s how…
iN PHOTOS: Wet, wild and wonderful waterfalls in Kamloops, Okanagan
There's something enchanting and mesmerizing about waterfalls with their misty sprays and captivating sounds, and…
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan sunflowers begin to bloom across Thompson-Okanagan
Arrowleaf balsamroot has started to bloom throughout the Thompson-Okanagan region, a bright and beautiful celebration…
iN PHOTOS: Western painted turtles spotted sunning themselves in Kamloops, Okanagan
Western painted turtles can be seen in ponds and lakes in Kamloops and the Okanagan…
iN PHOTOS: Adorable baby animals in Kamloops, Okanagan
Spring has sprung in Kamloops and the Okanagan bringing another year of flora and fauna…
Some Okanagan restaurants having tough time repaying CEBA loans
With CEBA repayments due, Okanagan businesses could be worse off than other areas of British…
Lyrids meteor shower to streak across night sky in Kamloops, Okanagan
The Lyrids meteor shower is starting and sky watchers in Kamloops and the Okanagan will…