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Indigenous travellers crossing the border into the United States are being warned to exercise extreme caution amid an increasingly tense political climate.

The Jay Treaty allows Indigenous to travel freely to the U.S. to live, work or travel, but some First Nations are urging caution due to the U.S. changes around immigration.

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

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.”

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

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

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.

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.

A Native American from Washington state sparked a complex court battle after he crossed the border, shot an elk, then notified conservation officials and turned himself in.

The goal of the two-day campaign is to raise awareness and educate people about addiction.

An independent watchdog board says natural processes played a much larger role in Peachland’s recent boil water advisories.

The plan is designed to maintain, protect and restore an existing but threatened 65-km-long ecological corridor between Okanagan Mountain Park and Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park.

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.