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There’s a new top cop at Penticton’s RCMP detachment
Insp. Beth McAndie has been appointed as the new head of the Penticton RCMP detachment.…
Penticton brewery wins two gold medals at Canada Beer Cup
Penticton's Tin Whistle Brewing won two gold medals at the Canada Beer Cup earlier this…
Kelowna to host major curling championship in 2025, the Montana’s Brier
Kelowna will host the world’s most famous national men’s curling championship, the Montana’s Brier in…
Armed North Okanagan man in mental health crisis safely taken into custody
An police incident involving an armed suicidal man in the North Okanagan ended safely last…
Minute of silence on anniversary of fatal bus stabbing in Kelowna
A transit activism group is promoting a silent moment of remembrance next week for the…
BC’s forestry watchdog slams ministry for damaging protected South Okanagan grassland
An investigation by BC's forestry watchdog has revealed the ministry and a rancher have destroyed…
Mourning Kelowna mom warns against retribution after teen killed
The mother of a Kelowna teenager struck and killed by a car on the weekend…
First snowfall expected in Kootenay and Shuswap region this week
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass along the…
BC Wildfire Service begins burns this week near Penticton
BC Wildfire Service is planning to start a series of controlled burns this week, Oct.…
Highway 97 closed between Summerland and Peachland for two hours on Tuesday
A portion of Highway 97 between Summerland and Peachland will be closed on Oct. 24,…
How a new Shuswap program opens doors for Indigenous youth to become ski guides
A new program is creating opportunities for Indigenous youth to enter the backcountry ski guiding…
Hundreds gather across from Kelowna city hall to rally about SOGI education
The so-called 1 Million March 4 Children held a second of rallies at some cities…
Peachland’s Okanagan Folk School expanding the local arts scene
The Okanagan Folk School in Peachland wants to build community through art with its latest…
Fake fights, real pain and glory for pro wrestlers in Okanagan
The fights are choreographed but the toils of professional wrestlers are real. For professional wrestling…
Barriere RCMP search for man wanted on assault charges
Barriere RCMP are asking for the public’s help to locate a wanted man. Cameron James…
Man with machete arrested in Penticton
Penticton RCMP arrested a 39-year-old man with a machete in a store on Main Street…
Vernon’s Shanda Hill conquers DecaUltraTri bringing home victory for Canada
Vernon ultra-athlete Shanda Hill won the DecaUltraTri Continuous Double Deca, a seemingly impossible triathlon in…
No more spending tax dollars on separated bike lanes in Penticton
Penticton city council has voted to not build any more separated bike lanes until 2026.…
RCMP shot a suspect in West Kelowna who tried to hide in a portable toilet
The Independent Investigations Office of BC has launched a probe after West Kelowna RCMP shot…
Vernon RCMP searching for owners of recovered stolen bikes
Vernon RCMP executed a search warrant last week and found a handgun, cash, drugs and…
Kamloops RCMP have suspected Kelowna car thief in custody
Kamloops RCMP arrested a 32-year-old Kelowna man last night in connection to a stolen truck.…
Summerland’s $50 million rec centre goes to a vote but not without controversy
The proposed aquatic centre in Summerland is going to a referendum in just over two…
UPDATE: Missing 23-year-old Kamloops woman located
UPDATE: Oct. 16, 2023 Kamloops RCMP say a missing 23-year-old woman has been located. All…
Hundreds march to support LGBTQ rights in Kelowna
People have rallied for trans rights outside of Kelowna’s city hall today, Oct. 15. About…