Pnjun2016

No more beer in the fridge for regional fire departments
PENTICTON – Firehalls in the South Okanagan and Similkameen will soon be alcohol free zones.…

Young driver moving up the ranks at Penticton Speedway
PENTICTON – A young race car driver from Kaleden is quickly building a reputation for…

Province flexing muscles against mussels
OKANAGAN – Boaters throughout the Okanagan are still being warned to keep an eye out…

Province comes up with plan to save South Okanagan schools from closure
PENTICTON – Just when it appeared all hope was lost, the province has announced new…

Senior’s advocate calls for change after missing Salmon Arm man found dead
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The person in charge of looking out for seniors across the province believes…

Police calls on the rise in Penticton as summer approaches
PENTICTON – As the busy tourist season approaches in Penticton, the local RCMP detachment is…

Watch for signs of heat stroke in all pets
KAMLOOPS – Pet owners in Kamloops recently had the opportunity to learn how to give…

Number of young drivers dwindling in Thompson-Okanagan, rising in Kelowna
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – While young people across the province are picking up a bike or hopping…

Penticton Community Centre Pool to close again this summer
PENTICTON – Penticton pool users will have to head to the beach for a swim…

Osoyoos Secondary school to receive rural education funds
PENTICTON – Osoyoos Secondary will benefit from a new rural education fund. The Ministry of…

Canada Day weekend busiest time for province’s search and rescue teams
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With Canada Day creating a long weekend this year, search and rescue teams…

New motor vehicle restrictions coming to Oliver Mountain
PENTICTON – New legislation aimed at protecting the sensitive ecosystems on Oliver Mountain will begin…

Staying safe on Southern Interior lakes and rivers
OKANAGAN – The summer is underway and that means boaters and swimmers are eagerly hitting…

Why the City of Penticton bothers handing tickets to homeless people
PENTICTON – A Penticton advocate for the homeless says he is frustrated by what he…

Police investigate residential and vehicle break ins
PENTICTON – Residential break and enters and theft from vehicles continue to keep Penticton RCMP…