5+ hour, 55+ min ago  (154+ words) "When you think of Salmon Arm and you think of a salmon and an arm."...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (269+ words) It's breeding season for common loons in the Thompson-Okanagan region and pairs of the birds are busy nesting and laying eggs on the shores of mountain lakes. The iconic North American waterbirds are known for their masterful diving capabilities and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (388+ words) A video of someone pushing Canada geese goslings off a balcony in Kelowna has been making the rounds online, but a resident in the building said that it's a warning for people to think more about how to prevent these…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (416+ words) Every spring, massive flocks of white-crowned sparrows swoop into gardens in the Thompson-Okanagan to swipe grass seed and newly planted vegetables on their long migration north, creating a challenge for gardeners. "I don't think people understand, it's not just ten…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (163+ words) March in the Thompson-Okanagan region can have its share of dreary days, but fortunately there are ample areas to observe interesting wildlife including numerous species of uniquely coloured ducks. " The most common duck species in region is the mallard known…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (80+ words) Good manners are important everywhere, including in Antarctica. This penguin is determined to use this path, and doesn't mind waiting. When the people move out of the way they return the bird's good manners with a slight bow. Jesse Tomas…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago  (647+ words) I just cleaned out and filled a couple of birdfeeders to help my migrating backyard buddies fuel up for their long journeys south. And I'll keep it well-stocked with high-energy seed mix throughout winter to feed the non-migratory birds that…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (627+ words) Have you ever found your sunny Okanagan day was disturbed by the sound of loud bangs in the vineyard? Homes, orchards and vineyards are weaved together throughout the region. It's part of the Okanagan charm, but it also means residents…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (280+ words) Samples have been collected to try and figure out what has killed at least 30 deer over the last two weeks in and around Grand Forks, B. C. Jeff Gailey, president of the Grand Forks Wildlife Association, says he won't speculate on the…...