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Contenders in upcoming municipal election surfacing in Okanagan
For the second time today a press release in the Central Okanagan promised big news…
Soccer, pickleball, softball, fenced dog park all being pitched for Peachland park
Plans for Peachland’s newly-acquired public park includes a full-sized soccer field, softball diamond, pickleball, an…
580 km Epic Adventure Race in Okanagan tests contestants limits
Contestants of a 580-kilometre adventure race will begin their trek this weekend, including a zip…
iN VIDEO: Prowling Peachland cougar prompts warning from worried resident
A Peachland resident said she banged on her windows and doors for a good 20…
Months after devastating flood, Peachland’s Gasthaus on the Lake set to reopen
A popular German-themed destination restaurant on Okanagan Lake plans to reopen by this summer. Gasthaus…
Peachland the latest Okanagan town to spend big on ‘ugly’ washroom
The District of Peachland has invested over $200,000 into "ugly" washroom for its downtown. Anybody…
Pig sanctuary opening new location in Okanagan
An Okanagan pig sanctuary is relocating one last time down the valley to Summerland. Thirty-four…
From ukuleles to hiking, Okanagan Folk School ready to make economic impact
It may be hard to imagine but things like basket weaving and knitting courses may…
Elderly man killed in crash on Highway 97 near Peachland
An elderly driver has died after his vehicle crashed into a concrete divider on Highway…
Proposal to redevelop Okanagan waterfront campground to towers and bungalows pitched to council
Peachland council members will be deciding on whether to move forward with a proposal to…
West Kelowna man fined $5,000 for illegally shooting moose
A West Kelowna man has been fined $5,000 and received a three-year hunting ban for…
WFN staffer sold band land for significantly less than assessed value
Westbank First Nation is considering its legal options after a band employee sold lands in…
Lane blocked on Highway 97C due to vehicle accident
A vehicle accident is blocking part of the Okanagan Connector this afternoon. DriveB.C. is warning…
No gas stations at collision-prone Highway 97 intersection, staffers recommend
A collision-prone intersection across from Antler’s Beach in Peachland probably isn’t the best place to…
Peachland park lights up in support of Ukraine
Take a stroll through Peachland’s downtown and you’ll be greeted by the colours of Ukraine’s…
Canadian flag on Pincushion Mountain above Peachland turned upside down
The Canadian flag that flies atop Pincushion Mountain has been turned upside down in recent…
‘Get out and enjoy it,’ Peachland firefighters say after re-opening outdoor skating rink
The skating rink in Peachland is open again thanks to favourable weather and the Peachland…
Central Okanagan schools ahead of provincial curve on staff vaccination status
With schools reopening next week in the midst of COVID’s fifth wave and the highly…
Okanagan ice wines getting the cold shoulder this winter
Temperatures are beginning to drop low enough to harvest grapes for ice wine but many…
iN VIDEO: Santa and Christmas tree spotted jogging along Okanagan Lake
Two joggers in Peachland were spreading holiday cheer in their festive attire today. They were…
Okanagan community’s new $25 million water treatment plant already needs $2.5 million upgrade
A small Okanagan community that has already invested millions into a new water treatment plant…
Man returns to Peachland to find his car and camper torched
After leaving his car and trailer parked in Peachland for a month, Shawn Kisielius returned…
B.C. turkey farmers struggling to get birds to Kamloops, Okanagan for Christmas
Christmas dinner may look a little different this year for families in Kamloops and the…
Dangerous driver caught on dash cam video crashing near Peachland blew through speed trap
The B.C. Highway Patrol is investigating the driver involved in a Friday afternoon crash outside…