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Early April Fool’s social media prank goes awry in Osoyoos
An online social media post intended as an April Fool’s joke went awry in Osoyoos…
Man claiming he’s with Interior Health takes elderly woman for a test drive, Princeton RCMP say
Princeton RCMP are scratching their heads trying to understand a motive following a bizarre incident…
Power cut to thousands of Penticton customers
Thousands of Penticton residents and businesses are without power today. City of Penticton Communications Manager…
Arctic air expected to cool things off this week in Okanagan
A couple of days of unstable weather lie ahead for residents of the Okanagan before…
Fuel prices continue to fall in Kamloops and Okanagan markets
Gas prices are continuing to fall across the Okanagan and in Kamloops as the price…
Heavy snow continues today on Coquihalla Highway
A spring storm is bringing more snow to the Coquihalla Highway today. Environment Canada has…
Pandemic may have positive benefit for B.C. grape growers by freeing up local labour
A recent decision by the federal government is allowing foreign agricultural workers to enter the…
Bottles and cans piling up? You might have to just hang onto them
Kamloops and Okanagan residents hoping to find a return-it centre for their COVID-19 induced pile…
Virus fears fuel a cab driver shortage in Penticton
Penticton taxi cab companies are struggling as they try to keep up with burgeoning demand…
Open burning no longer permitted in Thompson, Okanagan
The open burning season has come to an early end in the Okanagan and Thompson…
Sunday’s sun and cloud mix highlight of mostly grey Okanagan weekend
Clouds will dominate the Okanagan weather picture over the next few days, according to the…
City of Penticton considering possible economic relief for residents in isolation
Penticton city council and staff are looking at ways to lessen the economic blow to…
Pandemic has positive impact on monthly renters at Penticton motel
Seasonal guests at a Penticton motel are experiencing a positive effect from the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Regional district asking South Okanagan residents to limit landfill use
A big jump in landfill use has raised safety concerns with the regional district in…
You won’t have to plug a parking meter in Penticton until May 30
The City of Penticton is no longer charging for metered parking on city streets. The…
RCMP seize contraband cigarettes during routine Penticton traffic stop
A routine traffic stop resulted in Penticton RCMP seizing a large quantity of illegal cigarettes.…
City of Penticton, RDOS and school district 67 shut down public areas due to COVID-19
It's been a busy day for the City of Penticton, the regional district and school…
Know who doesn’t care about COVID-19? Hungry bears out of hibernation
The days are getting warmer, coaxing bears out of hibernation in the Thompson and Okanagan…
Penticton RCMP investigate report of shot fired into motel
Penticton RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a firearm having been discharged towards…
Cooler than normal to start the Okanagan weather week
It might be a little easier for Okanagan residents to maintain social distance and self-isolation…
Gas prices down everywhere except Penticton
Gas prices continue to fall in Kamloops and the Okanagan but not in Penticton, so…
How B.C. Transit and riders are keeping the buses running safely
For some, it might seem odd that buses are running while everyone is supposed to…
B.C. Provincial parks reduced to limited day use, camping closed until April 30
The B.C. camping season has been put on hold, at least for the next several…
B.C. SPCA reducing adoption 50% due to COVID-19 pandemic
The B.C. SPCA would like to find homes for the many pets under its care.…