The BC SPCA provided free microchips to 123 pets in Kamloops, Kelowna, and Penticton to aid family reunions following summer wildfire separations.
Black bear conflicts and lethal encounters have dropped significantly in Tofino and Ucluelet this year, supported by new local enforcement initiatives.
Kelowna plans an $18M public swimming structure on Okanagan Lake at City Park by 2027, backed by $12.9M from Swim Drink Fish's Wave Prize grant.
Ottawa tables legislation extending the federal gas tax pause to help Canadian families, farmers, and truckers as fuel costs remain elevated.
A UFV report reveals that while B.C. farms suffered a $457M loss in 2024, commercial sites earned $770M as rising debt and costs strain mid-sized operations.
Kelowna partners with FireSwarm Solutions, YLW, and Okanagan College to launch an AI drone and aerospace innovation hub focused on wildfire suppression.
The Okanagan Xeriscape Association has launched a YouTube series and updated web resources to teach water-conserving gardening during extreme heat.