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10 years of forest work by B. C. society reduces fire risk, carbon output
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (810+ words) Published 1: 00 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) has completed a decade of forest management work to reduce the risk of wildfires and decrease carbon emissions. Watson added that prioritising forest management values that promote climate resilience when…...
22 incarcerated people died in correctional facilities in B. C. in 2025
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (286+ words) Published 4: 13 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Pacific Institution in Abbotsford, pictured, reported eight deaths of incarcerated people in 2025 " the most at a single correctional centre in B. C. for the year. Twenty-two people died in correctional facilities in B. C. in 2025. The deaths reported include incarcerated…...
Okanagan Humane Society puts Air Tag to work finding missing kittens
17+ hour, 5+ min ago (456+ words) Published 5: 45 am Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Week old kitten with broken leg fitted with split at vet. (OHS) Mama cat and her kittens after being rescued by OHS. (OHS) Mama loving her kitten. (OHS) Lost your luggage? Looking for your cat? Turns…...
Feeling like "lucky ducks, 2 local bands win slot at Kelownas Rock the Lake
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (183+ words) Published 2: 30 pm Monday, April 27, 2026 Rise Overrun was one of two winning bands at Red Bird Brewing's Battle of the Bands held April 24-25, 2026. The band has earned a spot to perform at Rock the Lake in July. (contributed) Two local bands…...
Vimy Memorial replica sought for Vernon DND grounds
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (437+ words) Published 10: 00 am Sunday, April 26, 2026 A local committee is looking for council's support to have a smaller replica of the Vimy Memorial constructed at the Department of National Defence (DND) grounds. Located near Vimy, France, The Vimy Memorial is Canada's most…...
Earth Day event shines a light on the newest way to get around Penticton
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (452+ words) Published 3: 16 pm Saturday, April 25, 2026 Martin Couture (left) and Cameron Nicks from Bird Canada operations during a Penticton-hosted Earth Day event at Gyro Park on April 25, 2026. Bird Canada is a national provider of shared electric scooters and bikes and launched in…...
B. C. Premier Eby, MLAs, immigration expert at Nanaimo Infusion event
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (828+ words) Published 4: 14 pm Saturday, April 25, 2026 Among dignitaries at the 2026 Nanaimo Infusion event, B. C. Premier David Eby, left, George Anderson (Nanaimo-Lantzville MLA), Josie Osborne (B. C. Minister of Health), Stephanie Higginson (Ladysmith-Oceanside MLA) and Sheila Malcolmson (B. C. Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction). (Karl Yu…...
Meaningful step: City of Penticton, PIB finalize 20-year bulk water agreement
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (269+ words) Published 4: 04 pm Saturday, April 25, 2026 The City of Penticton and Penticton Indian Band (PIB) have come to an agreement that will supply PIB with an emergency and interim source of drinking water for the next 20 years. In a media release on…...
Jill of All Trades welcomes young women to Okanagan College
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (389+ words) Published 12: 00 pm Saturday, April 25, 2026 Jill of All Trades event at Kelowna's Okanagan College campus 2025 (Okanagan College) The Okanagan College (OC) is encouraging young women to choose a career in the trades. Set to host its Jill of All Trades event…...
Shred it and forget it event to help support Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (164+ words) Published 5: 30 am Saturday, April 25, 2026 RDCO and Central Okanagan's Shred it and forget it event. (RDCO) Central Okanagan residents are invited to help support community safety organizations while getting rid of old documents. For the 10th year in a row, the Regional…...