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Even with cooler temperatures on the way, drought-level water restrictions remain in place across much of the Okanagan.

Chief Robert Louie of the Westbank First Nation and Deborah Buszard, principal of UBC Okanagan, signed a memorandum of understanding, MUO, Friday.

It’s hoped the release will mark a return to the days when salmon thrived in Okanagan lakes.

The winemaking business sits at an intersection of agriculture, retail, wholesale, exporting, and hospitality sectors, which makes it particularly vulnerable during Ontario's ongoing state of emergency.

The Biden administration recently announced its proposal to retore grizzly bears to the North Cascades Ecosystem.

Tuesday’s Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling on First Nations child and family services is getting a positive reaction here in the Okanagan...

<p>A year after the province shut down plans for a national park in the South Okanagan Similkimeen, the issue is back at the forefront.  The Okanagan Nation Alliance released a feasibility report supporting the creation of a park.  But can this new voice of support bring the national park proposal back to life? Eric Szeto reports. </p>

KELOWNA – The taxes you pay when gassing up your vehicle will help better understand the Okanagan’s wildlife water needs. The Okanagan Basin Water Board is getting a federal Gas Tax Fund grant of $397,000 for a two-year study into the water needs of fish and aquatic ecosystems in the valley. Flow monitoring equipment will...

The blockage prevented salmon from accessing nearly 30 kilometers of spawning and rearing habitat on the Shuswap River.

VANCOUVER - The summer sun was out as Jonathan Bacon strolled amongst holidaying couples and families in British Columbia's picturesque Okanagan, mixing business with pleasure at a lakefront resort.

VANCOUVER - The summer sun was out as Jonathan Bacon strolled amongst holidaying couples and families in British Columbia's picturesque Okanagan, mixing business with pleasure at a lakefront resort.

The annual project, organized by Samaritan’s Purse, collects shoeboxes filled with toys, hygiene items, and other items for children in need around the world. 

Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie said after watching the apology, “he’s angry and disappointed.”

The introduction of millions of sockeye salmon fry into Skaha lake over the past 12 years is being called a success by the Okanagan Nation Alliance which wants to expand its stocking program to Okanagan lake.

This is their 14th year hosting the Unity Run. The 288-kilometre run started on Friday and over the past few days, they've been making their way to Penticton.

A South Okanagan pled guilty to causing a crash along Highway 97 in 2017. The crash injured several people. The man was sentenced to nine months in jail.

Thanks to Environment Canada, Okanagan Wetlands took in $100,000 for the second phase of their strategy.

"What we're doing is re-creating the habitat that was lost."

From trash taken out of Lower Mainland waters, to treasure attached to Vancouver Island residences, here are five good news stories from the week to share.

Clarence Louie said worshippers of all faiths should be free to practice their religion where they choose.