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Penticton mayor launches appeal to premier for fair electrical subsidy
Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki is hoping an appeal to Premier John Horgan will provide some…
Six-storey apartment complex proposed for downtown Penticton
If approved, a zoning amendment and development permit coming up before Penticton City Council tomorrow…
Wineries launch meal program to help laid off hospitality workers in the south Okanagan
Wineries in the Oliver and Osoyoos area are banding together to offer meals to people…
Apartment building’s glass door shattered by gunfire in downtown Penticton
RCMP are investigating after a report of a shot fired in downtown Penticton early this…
Sunshine and above normal temperatures to begin the week in the Okanagan
A sunny start to the week in the Okanagan will be tempered by mid-week showers.…
Osoyoos assault victim succumbs to injuries
The BC Coroners Service says an Osoyoos woman who was attacked last week succumbed to…
Penticton plans for flood potential on two local creeks
Higher than normal snowpack levels and the prospect of flooding along Ellis Creek has the…
iN VIDEO: Watch these snakes emerge from winter refuge in South Okanagan
Penticton resident Mitch Guilderson is a big fan of his amphibian and reptile neighbours. Guilderson…
Penticton students put together socially distanced food drive for Kindess Day
A couple of Penticton Secondary School leadership students want to bring something positive to Penticton…
Natural gas pipeline pitched by Fortis B.C. Energy to meet future growth in Okanagan
A new natural gas line in the South Okanagan is being proposed as Fortis B.C.…
Regional district director wants board to hold off on planned raises for politicians
A regional district director wants to stand alongside those suffering from the economic fallout of…
CLOSER TO HOME: Kamloops, Okanagan turn to small farms for locally-sourced food
Fresh, local food producers in the Okanagan are seeing what appears to be a COVID-19…
Sunny, warm weekend ahead for the Okanagan
Okanagan residents can look forward to a brief taste of summer this weekend after some…
Only emergency cases are getting dental work in B.C. right now
If you’re suffering from a toothache or a dental issue, you might just have to…
City of Penticton promotes local employers hiring in spite of COVID-19
The City of Penticton is hoping to facilitate local business able to take economic advantage…
Valley bottoms in Thompson, Okanagan seeing fire activity as wildfire season gets underway
Early bans on open burning have been extended as the province issues an outlook for…
ZZ Top reschedules Penticton and Kamloops tour stops
Rock and roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top have rescheduled an appearance at Penticton’s South…
Penticton church victimized by online scam
Penticton RCMP are warning the public to be wary of internet scams after a local…
Open burning ban extended for Kamloops and Okanagan
Open burning ban has been continued for in high smoke sensitivity areas of British Columbia including…
Penticton marks one year anniversary of worst mass shooting in city’s history
Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of a day that will live in infamy in…
Okanagan mayors lament weekend spike in visitors
An influx of visitors was noticeable in several Okanagan and Similkameen tourist towns over the…
Temperatures expected to be almost balmy this week in Kamloops
There are a few clouds in the Kamloops forecast this week, but overall residents should…
Expect some warm weather in the Okanagan this week
Okanagan residents can look forward to a sunny, warm week, marred only by the threat…
Tick season begins with a major infestation for one Okanagan pooch
With warmer temperatures in the Thompson and Okanagan, it's time to get prepared for tick…