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TNCC 2025 Fall Partner Field Tour Highlights Connectivity

November 10, 2025

On October 9, 2025, TNCC and conservation partners from across the Thompson-Nicola region gathered for the Fall Field Tour — a full day of collaboration and hands-on learning focused on...

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City of Kamloops Adopts Wildlife Corridors into Official Community Plan

November 10, 2025

The City of Kamloops has formally adopted the Thompson-Nicola Conservation Collaborative’s (TNCC) mapped wildlife corridors into its Official Community Plan (OCP) — known as KAMPLAN. This milestone...

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Protecting Species at Risk on the Move in Skeetchestn Territory

October 27, 2025

As wildlife navigate increasingly fragmented landscapes, Skeetchestn Natural Resources LLP (SNR). SNR is taking a creative, community-driven approach to keeping animals—and drivers—safe on the roads that cross key ecological corridors...

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New TNRD Grant Writer Pilot Program Supports Local Non-Profits and Community Groups

July 14, 2025

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has launched a new Community Grant Writer pilot program designed to support non-profit societies and community organizations in accessing...

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TNCC Annual Report 24-25

July 14, 2025

Advancing Our Vision: A Year in Review Over the past year, TNCC continued to advance a shared vision for healthy, connected ecosystems across the Thompson-Nicola region. Our 2024–2025 Annual...

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From Collisions to Connections: Protecting Biodiversity in BC’s Southern Interior

June 19, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kelowna, BC — June 18, 2025. A groundbreaking forum in Kelowna at the University of BC’s Okanagan campus brought together representatives from Indigenous communities, government agencies, scientists,...

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In Our Backyard: Mountain Beaver

March 6, 2025

The Thompson-Nicola region is home to a fascinating, yet elusive resident: the mountain beaver (Aplodontia rufa), an ancient and unique rodent that plays a vital role in our forest ecosystems....

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In Our Backyard: Veery

February 7, 2025

The Veery in the Thompson-Nicola Region: A Glimpse into a Secretive Songbird The Thompson-Nicola region is host to the elusive veery (Catharus fuscescens), a small thrush renowned for its haunting,...

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In Our Backyard: Spotted Owl

January 6, 2025

The Enigmatic Spotted Owl: A Symbol of Old-Growth Forests in the Thompson-Nicola The spotted owl (Strix occidentalis) is a captivating and elusive bird, a true denizen of old-growth forests, including...

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