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Turtle found frozen in Okanagan Lake ice

Turtle found frozen in Okanagan Lake ice

Wildlife specialist confirms local turtles traditionally hibernate during the winter months by burying themselves into the mud to avoid sub-freezing temperatures.
Kelowna woman describes moment an owl dive-bombed her dog

Kelowna woman describes moment an owl dive-bombed her dog

Sarah Michaud says she was walking her German shepherd at Kelowna's newest waterfront park Monday evening when she was dive-bombed by an owl.
Eby announces $36B plan to expand B.C.'s electricity system

Eby announces $36B plan to expand B.C.'s electricity system

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — B.C. Premier David Eby has announced a push to expand the province's electricity system that could see billions in extra spending on infrastructure projects. Eby made the announcement at the B.C.
63% of Metro Vancouverites would pay for a regional green tax, finds poll

63% of Metro Vancouverites would pay for a regional green tax, finds poll

The new poll finds 82% of Metro Vancouver residents back launch of regional conservation fund; 63% said they are willing to personally contribute.
Israel-Hamas war reason for spike in hate crimes, protests in Vancouver

Israel-Hamas war reason for spike in hate crimes, protests in Vancouver

Staff Sgt. Astrid Bonter: "Cases are solved when someone calls police to report a crime."
Eby says planned Prince George, B.C., hydrogen project will cut emissions, boost jobs

Eby says planned Prince George, B.C., hydrogen project will cut emissions, boost jobs

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A planned clean energy hydrogen project in Prince George, B.C., will reduce carbon emissions at a local pulp mill and create jobs, Premier David Eby said Tuesday.
Clean energy hydrogen project announced in Prince George

Clean energy hydrogen project announced in Prince George

Chilliwack-based Teralta Energy Solutions teaming up with Chemtrade, Canfor and Fortis BC on project to cut CO2 emissions and reduce pulp industry dependency on fossil fuel
Skaters take rare chance to hit the ice in B.C. cold snap, but face safety warnings

Skaters take rare chance to hit the ice in B.C. cold snap, but face safety warnings

VANCOUVER — Andrew Mar was lacing up at Trout Lake in Vancouver, where a cold snap has been giving residents a rare chance to enjoy what Mar calls the "peak of Canadiana" — outdoor skating.
Four dead in highway crash east of Kamloops

Four dead in highway crash east of Kamloops

RCMP spokesperson Const. Chris Terleski says the two-vehicle crash happened shortly before 9 a.m. on Highway 97 near Monte Lake.
Province funding development of Prince George centre of excellence for children and youth

Province funding development of Prince George centre of excellence for children and youth

Premier David Eby made the announcement alongside Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan at the University of Northern B.C. on Tuesday.