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Avalanche warning issued for Okanagan
A widespread avalanche warning spanning across B.C., including in the Okanagan, was issued Thursday.Avalanche Canada issued the Special Public Avalanche Warning on Feb. 27, stating the alert applied to most of B.C. and Alberta, including the Okanagan and Shuswap, and would remain in place until the end of day Monday, M...
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Invasive Mussel Prevention
Public asked to help reduce invasive mussel risk in the Okanagan
The body overseeing water in the Okanagan has asked the public to do their part to stop invasive species from entering the lakes.At the February 4 meeting, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) put out a call to the public to help prevent invasive mussels from coming into B.C. and the Okanagan.Watercraft need to be be ...
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Astronomical Event
Planetary alignment visible in the Okanagan, North America
Astronomical observers will be able to catch a glimpse of all the galaxy's planets over the coming days.The planets first started to align in January, but a B.C.-based astronomer said the final days of February should be good for seeing them all."They're not all in a line like right next to each other, but they ar...
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Weather
Avalanche warning issued for Okanagan
A widespread avalanche warning spanning across B.C., including in the Okanagan, was issued Thursday.Avalanche Canada issued the Special Public Avalanche Warning on Feb. 27, stating the alert applied to most of B.C. and Alberta, including the Okanagan and Shuswap, and would remain in place until the end of day Monday, M...
9h ago
Read More

Invasive Mussel Prevention
Public asked to help reduce invasive mussel risk in the Okanagan
The body overseeing water in the Okanagan has asked the public to do their part to stop invasive species from entering the lakes.At the February 4 meeting, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) put out a call to the public to help prevent invasive mussels from coming into B.C. and the Okanagan.Watercraft need to be be ...
10h ago
Read More

Astronomical Event
Planetary alignment visible in the Okanagan, North America
Astronomical observers will be able to catch a glimpse of all the galaxy's planets over the coming days.The planets first started to align in January, but a B.C.-based astronomer said the final days of February should be good for seeing them all."They're not all in a line like right next to each other, but they ar...
10h ago
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New Westminster Police urge caution when using apps to meet strangers for sex
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B.C. solicitor general says police warned Opposition operative away from care home
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Key quotes on election night after the Ontario PCs' majority victory
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