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Wildlife in the Thompson-Okanagan region

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Coverage of wildlife species, habitat, and conservation efforts in the Thompson-Okanagan and Cariboo regions, including wildlife photography, species recovery, hunting enforcement, and community stewardship initiatives.

Coverage Timeline

  1. Oct 30 iN PHOTOS: Country's unofficial national bird stays year-round in Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A photo feature highlights the Canada jay, chosen by the Royal Canadian Geographic Society as Canada's national bird, and its year-round presence in the Thompson-Okanagan region. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  2. Oct 26 iN PHOTOS: Elusive, stealthy bobcats caught on cameras in Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: Camera trap footage has captured nocturnal and solitary bobcats in the Thompson-Okanagan region, documenting sightings of these rarely-seen animals. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  3. Oct 24 Okanagan wildlife advocate rescues rare, red-listed reptile | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  4. Oct 14 iN PHOTOS: Black bears lounge and snooze in Thompson-Okanagan trees | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A photo essay captures black bears relaxing and sleeping on tree branches with their paws dangling, showcasing wildlife behavior in the Thompson-Okanagan region. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  5. Oct 7 iN PHOTOS: Fall season prime time for raccoon activity in Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A photo-focused story highlights raccoons and their increased activity during the fall season in the Thompson-Okanagan region, noting that while they can cause problems, they are also clever and fun to observe. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  6. Oct 1 iN PHOTOS: A-moosing facts about moose in Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: An informational photo feature about moose in the Thompson-Okanagan region, highlighting facts about these large but elusive animals. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  7. Sep 15 Duo fined after unlawful deer hunt in BC Interior forbidden KamloopsBCNow details
  8. Sep 12 iN PHOTOS: Four species of grouse in the Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: An informational photo story showcases four species of grouse native to the Thompson-Okanagan region as the September hunting season opens through November. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  9. Sep 9 Hunters plead guilty to dangerous hunting, fined in Williams Lake court ↗ CityNews Vancouver details
  10. Aug 25 iN PHOTOS: Residents help urban wildlife during drought, wildfires in Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  11. Aug 13 iN PHOTOS: Signs of drought in Okanagan, Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  12. Jul 28 Okanagan Nation says government action lags on dwindling caribou herds | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  13. Jul 18 iN PHOTOS: Rare majestic egret fishes in creek near Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  14. Jun 21 Secwépemc stewardship reshapes 53-million-year-old forest ↗ KamloopsBCNow details
  15. Jun 18 Secwépemc stewardship reshapes 53-million-year-old forest  ↗ The Wren details
  16. Jun 11 iN PHOTOS: Three species of mega-sized moths flying around Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  17. Jun 8 iN PHOTOS: Endangered American badgers popping up in Thompson-Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  18. Jun 4 Duck and Run returns to Kamloops to support wetland conservation efforts ↗ Radio NL details
  19. Jun 3 Fawn-napping causes 'more harm than good', Conservation officials warn forbidden Castanet Kamloops details
  20. Jun 2 Syilx Okanagan Nation seeks emergency federal protection for Southern Mountain Caribou habitat forbidden Castanet Kamloops details
  21. May 28 iN PHOTOS: Brief bloom of native cactus in Thompson-Okanagan beautifies grasslands | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  22. May 25 WildSafeBC urging Kamloops residents to be aware of animal attractants ↗ CFJC Today details
  23. Mar 31 In Secwepemcúl’ecw, a bighorn sheep herd too small to survive gets a second chance ↗ The Wren details

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  • Fawn-napping causes 'more harm than good', Conservation officials warn
    Jun 3, 2026 · details
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  • Syilx Okanagan Nation seeks emergency federal protection for Southern Mountain Caribou habitat
    Jun 1, 2026 · details
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CFJC Today

Key People, Organizations, and Places

region: Thompson-Okanagan region , Thompson-Okanagan , Okanagan , Cariboo region , Okanagan region , Secwépemcúl'ecw

city: Kamloops , Quesnel , Williams Lake , Cache Creek , Canada , Ashcroft , Spence's Bridge

government_body: BC Conservation Officer Service , Quesnel Provincial Court , Provincial Court of British Columbia, Williams Lake

person: Colin Williams , Kristen Johnny , Levi Cahoose , Michael Loring , Frank Antoine (Kukpi7, St'uxwtéws Bonaparte First Nation)

organization: Habitat Conservation Trust Fund , Royal Canadian Geographic Society

public_facility: McAbee Fossil Beds

indigenous_nation: Okanagan Nation , St'uxwtéws Bonaparte First Nation

unknown: black bear , caribou , moose

school: Thompson Rivers University

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