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It’s a day of food, fun and prizes as the BC SPCA’s Penticton Veterinary Hospital marks three years of providing care to animals in the community. The open house event takes place at the hospital on Saturday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Along with free admission, attendees can explore the clinic, enjoy …
News Category: Community
Everyone’s a winner after a raffle held earlier this month at the Strongman Classic, a Fitness Inc. sponsored event, held in partnership with the BC SPCA’s East Kootenay Branch. Not only did multiple people take home some fantastic prizes – the event managed to raise $7,505 for animals in need. “Fitness Inc. has been an …
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Ways to make the fête fun for you, your four-legged friends and your co-workers! Is Fido ready for his field trip? This year’s annual Take Your Dog to Work Day (TYDTWDay) is happening Friday, June 22. The first TYDTWDay was established in 1999, to give people the chance to celebrate how wonderful dogs are as …
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News Category: Community, Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education
We are busy people, frequently juggling work and personal commitments. It’s not often that we think of making time to go to meet our local farmers to learn about how our food is produced. However, if you want to know more about how your food is grown, nothing beats going to the source. Is it …
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News Category: Awards and accreditation, Community, Farm
Ever wondered about the difference between free range and free run eggs, or whether certified organic means anything for how well the animals were treated? What about labels like grass-fed and pasture-raised for meats and dairy? Food labels often raise more questions than they answer. Find out which food labels to look for and those …
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News Category: Community, Farm, Take action, Ways to help
Gardening in deer territory certainly has its challenges but with a little patience and strategic planning, you can have a deer friendly, beautiful garden. Below are three strategies to keep in mind when gardening with deer. Keep in mind that besides fencing out deer completely, no garden will ever be completely deer proof but using …
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The Kamloops & District SPCA took home this year’s BC SPCA Branch of the Year award at the society’s Annual General Meeting on May 5. The award recognizes a branch that has made exceptional strides in the previous year. Mark Takhar, chief operations officer for the BC SPCA, says the Kamloops & District Branch was …
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News Category: Awards and accreditation, Community
Linda Scott, a dedicated animal lover and community advocate, was honoured as the 2018 Volunteer of the Year at the BC SPCA’s annual awards ceremony in Richmond on May. 4. “Linda is a remarkable woman who has saved so many animal lives through her dedication and compassion,” says Amy Stacey, manager of the BC SPCA’s …
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News Category: Awards and accreditation, Community
The city of Dawson Creek was honoured with the BC SPCA’s Humane Community Award at the society’s annual awards ceremony, held in Richmond on May 4. The award was presented in gratitude and recognition of the city’s progressive approach to humane welfare for animals. “It takes a strong community effort to address the suffering of …
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News Category: Awards and accreditation, Community
Kelowna-based SPCA volunteer coordinator Enjulie Bedi is this year’s recipient of the BC SPCA’s Leadership Award, presented to her at the society’s annual awards ceremony in Richmond on May 4. The Leadership Award was created to recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals who go the extra mile to achieve the society’s goals, and who lead …
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News Category: Awards and accreditation, Community
