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British Columbia’s environment minister says Joffre Lakes Provincial Park will remain closed until next Friday, after public access was shut down by two First Nations more than two weeks ago. George Heyman speaks during an announcement at Burns Bog, in Delta, B.C., on Monday, June 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park set to remain closed for another week

First Nations halting temporarily access to ‘harvest and gather’ resources

 

One-year-old Olive Mattioli walks the runway with her dog Mia, dressed in a luxurious top, at the dog fashion show hosted by Polson Artisan Market in Polson Park Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Canine Couture: Dog fashion show a highlight of Vernon market

Several dogs strutted their stuff at Polson Artisan Market Friday night

 

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, 2019. (Black Press Media files)

Joffre Lakes Provincial Park to stay open over Labour Day weekend

It will then be inaccessible starting Sept. 5 as the province, Lil’wat Nation have ongoing talks

 

A sign has been put up in Vernon’s Polson Park after a sighting of a black bear was confirmed on Monday, Aug. 28. (Contributed)

Black bear spotted in popular Vernon park

Conservation Officer Service confirms sighting in Polson Park

A sign has been put up in Vernon’s Polson Park after a sighting of a black bear was confirmed on Monday, Aug. 28. (Contributed)
Two First Nations say they’re “shutting down” public access to B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park for more than a month to allow for harvest celebrations. Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, 2019. (Black Press Media files)

First Nations ‘shutting down’ B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park for more than a month

Lil’wat, N’Quatqua First Nations say the park will reopen on National Truth and Reconciliation Day

Two First Nations say they’re “shutting down” public access to B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park for more than a month to allow for harvest celebrations. Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, 2019. (Black Press Media files)
A child was killed by a falling tree at Okanagan Lake Park campground, north of Summerland on Saturday, July 29. (BC Parks)

‘Our hearts are with you’: B.C. Minister offers condolences after child dies at Okanagan campground

A falling tree struck a child at the the B.C. Park on Saturday

A child was killed by a falling tree at Okanagan Lake Park campground, north of Summerland on Saturday, July 29. (BC Parks)
Clear Creek Campground in Cultus Lake was shut down after a cougar attacked and killed a pet on July 13, 2023. (Unsplash)

Campground shut down after cougar kills dog in Cultus Lake

Cougar also ‘displayed stalking behaviour towards people’ at Clear Creek Campground: Conservation Officer Service

Clear Creek Campground in Cultus Lake was shut down after a cougar attacked and killed a pet on July 13, 2023. (Unsplash)
British Columbia is expanding availability as part of a provincial initiative to expand outdoor recreation. (File photo)

39 new campsites to explore at McDonald Creek Park near Nakusp

The new campsites will be available at the park for the 2023 camping season

British Columbia is expanding availability as part of a provincial initiative to expand outdoor recreation. (File photo)
Kelowna and West Kelowna political figures gather to honour Robert Hobson on Friday, June 9 as the Environment Education Centre at Mission Creek Regional Park was named after him. Left to right: Luke Stack, Mohini Singh, Gail Givens, Ron Cannan, Robert Hobson, Sharon Shepherd, Gord Milsom, Charlie Hodge, Tom Dyas, Loyal Wooldridge. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Former Central Okanagan region chair ‘deeply touched’ to have name immortalized

Hobson was the RDCO board chair for 20 years

Kelowna and West Kelowna political figures gather to honour Robert Hobson on Friday, June 9 as the Environment Education Centre at Mission Creek Regional Park was named after him. Left to right: Luke Stack, Mohini Singh, Gail Givens, Ron Cannan, Robert Hobson, Sharon Shepherd, Gord Milsom, Charlie Hodge, Tom Dyas, Loyal Wooldridge. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
A group hiking near Revelstoke. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)

Survey highlights importance of investment in B.C.’s trails, parks

68 per cent of adults in B.C. have used trails, parks in the last 12 months, says poll

A group hiking near Revelstoke. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)
Loyal Wooldridge. (RDCO/Submitted)

Dark sky at night, Kelowna’s delight: Park gets nocturnal designation

Preventing light pollution the goal

Loyal Wooldridge. (RDCO/Submitted)
The Goats Peak Regional Park sign. (File photo)

Cougar sighting forces West Kelowna park closure

Goats Peak Regional Park is closed until further notice

The Goats Peak Regional Park sign. (File photo)
Over 317,000 reservations were made on the new BC Parks reservation service for the 2022 season. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

BC Parks’ camping reservations opening soon

Campsites can be booked 4 months before the scheduled arrival date

Over 317,000 reservations were made on the new BC Parks reservation service for the 2022 season. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
A group hiking near Revelstoke. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)

Outdoor group urges B.C. government to increase support for trails, parks, and volunteers

40 organizations and businesses in B.C. sent a message to Premier David Eby

A group hiking near Revelstoke. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)
BC Parks expects an increase in campers this Parks Day weekend (file photo).

BC Parks encourages British Columbians to follow Camper’s Code

The Camper’s Code provides ways to stay safe and respect nature during your camping trip

BC Parks expects an increase in campers this Parks Day weekend (file photo).
The proposed cedar grove protected area is outlined in red. It is located at the north end of the Duncan Lake reservoir. Map: Valhalla Wilderness Society

Petition asks for protection of ancient cedars at Duncan Lake

Some of the trees are over 1,000 years old and one is 2,100 years old

The proposed cedar grove protected area is outlined in red. It is located at the north end of the Duncan Lake reservoir. Map: Valhalla Wilderness Society
Provincial parks in British Columbia, including Sun-Oka Provincial Park near Summerland, will benefit from provincial funding. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Trails to be upgraded at Summerland provincial park

Work is part of provincewide improvement to parks

Provincial parks in British Columbia, including Sun-Oka Provincial Park near Summerland, will benefit from provincial funding. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Killiney Beach remains closed but several Westside Road parks have reopened. (Sean Miller photo)

All Central Okanagan residents return home, parks reopened following White Rock Lake fire

Westside Road open to locals only, Killiney Park remains closed

Killiney Beach remains closed but several Westside Road parks have reopened. (Sean Miller photo)
View of Kalamalka Lake from Kalamalka Park. (Photo Submitted by Claude Rioux)

Bears feeding on carcass close portion of Kal Park in Vernon

Second time in less than a week at popular provincial park

View of Kalamalka Lake from Kalamalka Park. (Photo Submitted by Claude Rioux)
Work on the proposed national park in the South Okanagan Similkameen has been slowly proceeding during COVID-19 (Western News file)

Progress on new South Okanagan national park steadily advancing

COVID-19 has led to delays in reaching an establishment agreement

Work on the proposed national park in the South Okanagan Similkameen has been slowly proceeding during COVID-19 (Western News file)