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Fire in Osoyoos triggers water quality advisory
Osoyoos has put out a water quality advisory following a fire on Main Street on…
Penticton council asked to approve $23M in housing, commercial space downtown
Penticton has plans to rezone part of downtown 1,500 housing units can be built at…
HOUSING CRISIS: Penticton considering new pilot program for affordable housing
As communities throughout the Thompson-Okanagan region struggle to get home built in the midst of…
iN PHOTOS: Have a look inside state-of-the-art fruit packing plant in South Okanagan
Okanagan-Similkameen regional district politicians got a chance to have a look inside the new, state-of-the-art…
City councillor says Penticton’s new code of conduct will create problems
Penticton's city council has adopted a new code of conduct, but two councillors voted against…
Penticton councillor Amelia Boultbee running for BC Conservatives
Amelia Boultbee will represent the BC Conservatives in the riding of Penticton-Summerland in the upcoming…
iN VIDEO: Bobcat caught on Penticton doorbell camera
A Penticton resident discovered an unexpected neighbour prowling past her house when she reviewed the…
iN VIDEO: Remembering the 1991 Penticton riot with a comic twist
The 1991 Penticton Riot remains one of the most infamous events in Okanagan history. While…
Temporary emergency room closure at South Okanagan General Hospital
The emergency department will be temporarily closed at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver tomorrow.…
Penticton chamber asks for more thought on travel bans ahead of wildfire season
Businesses in Penticton are asking the provincial government to avoid economic hardship caused by unnecessary…
Osoyoos RCMP searching for wanted man who is considered armed and dangerous
After an extensive search of a property in Osoyoos, police are still hunting a man…
Honeymoon Suite to headline Penticton’s PeachFest this summer
The Penticton Peach Festival has announced its 2024 lineup, and iconic Canadian rock band Honeymoon…
Innovative bottle design saves tons of glass a year at Summerland winery
With carbon footprints and organic produce being at the forefront of most consumer’s minds, one…
Documentary on Penticton’s search and rescue set to begin filming
A documentary is being filmed about Penticton's Search and Rescue volunteers and will depict the…
Farmers in South Okanagan disheartened by a string of thefts
There has been a recent series of farm equipment thefts around Osoyoos. Thieves have stolen…
iN VIDEO: How the Okanagan inspired an award-winning filmmaker
A filmmaker from Penticton was just nominated for an Okanagan Screen Award for his film…
iN VIDEO: Pair of eagles in Penticton appear to have a conversation
Penticton resident Courtney Robinson heard a pair of eagles that appeared to be having a…
Penticton launches off-leash dog park experiment
Dog owners in Penticton will be able to test out new "leash optional" areas. The…
Family donates $34,000 to Penticton’s new oncology clinic
The Schellenberg family has made a $34,000 donation to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation…
Penticton and area schools targeted in cyberattack
Penticton's school district is experiencing a district-wide network outage after having been targeted by a…
iN VIDEO: Penticton Ironman triathlon will include a Half Ironman this summer
A new event is coming to one of the world's ultimate endurance triathlon races in Penticton…
BC United candidate selected in Penticton-Summerland
BC United has selected its candidate in the riding of Penticton-Summerland ahead of this year's…
Disease, habitat loss threaten Southern Interior’s bighorn sheep population
The Southern Interior's bighorn sheep are constantly under threat and a society trying to protect…
8 LOVEly Valentine’s Day activities Okanagan, Kamloops
Red roses and heart-shaped chocolate boxes are lining the grocery store shelves, which can only…