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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.…
Penticton company taking no chances after employee home from vacation tests positive for COVID-19
A Penticton business is taking no chances as it adds to its COVID-19 protocols after…
One Okanagan ski hill remains open despite COVID-19 protocols
A small community-based Okanagan ski resort continues to welcome skiers to its slopes as it…
Crude oil prices plummet, fuel prices slowly dropping at the pumps
Driving is getting a little cheaper for those still with a reason to get behind…
First day of spring brings spring-like weather to Okanagan
The next few days offer a chance for Okanagan residents to enjoy a bit of…
B.C. Supreme Court suspended until at least May 1 due to COVID-19 pandemic
Supreme Court in British Columbia is taking an adjournment. The Honourable Chief Justice Hinkson has…
Okanagan MP concerned about inflated airfares for Canadians returning from abroad
Skyrocketing airfares for Canadians attempting to return to Canada from abroad due to the COVID-19…
Fatburg warning: If you are out of toilet paper, don’t flush disposable wipes
The recent wave of toilet paper hoarding caused by the COVID-19 outbreak is causing headaches…
Service changes at RCMP detachments in Kamloops, Okanagan to limit COVID-19 exposure
RCMP detachments in the Okanagan and Kamloops are in the process of developing policies and…
Penticton cab driver robbed and assaulted
Penticton RCMP arrested a man following an alleged taxi robbery in the city. The driver…
Penticton closing public facilities, cancelling meetings due to pandemic
The City of Penticton is shutting a number of public facilities in a bid to…
Animal services being maintained at BC SPCA branches
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting services at BC SPCA branches. BC SPCA said in a…
Sunshine and warmer days ahead for the Okanagan
It promises to be a great week to enjoy some early spring outdoor weather in…
B.C. casinos, bingo halls shutting down due to COVID-19
B.C. Lottery Corporation is shutting down all its casinos, bingo halls and community gaming centres…
Okanagan MP confirms he doesn’t have COVID-19 after self-isolation
An Okanagan Member of Parliament announced he doesn’t have COVID-19 after he decided to isolate…
Big White embraces spring break as virus pandemic sparks international cancellations
Spring break is looking good at Big White Ski Resort, in spite of daily economic…
Okanagan Lake drawdown continues in anticipation of strong freshet
Provincial officials are opening the flood gates in anticipation of a strong spring freshet after…
Okanagan MP self-isolating due to COVID-19 concern
An Okanagan Member of Parliament has decided to self-isolate himself in his Ottawa apartment due…
Penticton pickup thief caught after police chase
Penticton RCMP have arrested a man who led police on a chase in a stolen…
RCMP ask for help to find missing Penticton woman
RCMP are reaching out to the public in an effort to locate a missing 26-year-old…
Penticton man’s petition calls for elimination of paid parking at B.C. hospitals
A Penticton man is on a quest to see parking fees disappear from the province’s…