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Osoyoos RCMP seek second suspect in serious assault
Osoyoos police are looking for a second man wanted in connection with a serious assault…
Look up tonight for the Christmas ‘star’
Along with Christmas holidays and some clear nights coming up this week, there are a…
‘Atmospheric river’ brought record setting snowfall to southern Interior mountain passes
It was a snowy and slow moving weekend on the highways to the Lower Mainland…
Little chance of further snow before Christmas in the Okanagan
There’s not much chance of more snow falling in the Okanagan between now and Christmas,…
Penticton fire department puts out two structure fires
Penticton firefighters have had a busy morning as they responded to two structure fires. Deputy…
‘It’s been amazing’ says Penticton woman of community response to Christmas dinner invite
Ashley Fagan’s offer to open her doors to anybody who wants a Christmas dinner in…
Penticton Kettle Campaign needs boost to reach target
Penticton’s Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is running full out in an effort to reach its…
Fortis BC electrical rates rising in new year
FortisBC electrical rates are heading upwards in the New Year. The utility announced in a…
Dump of fresh snow early Christmas gift for South Okanagan ski resorts
The so-called “atmospheric river” that has been dumping snow on mountain passes and disrupting plans…
Drugs and weapons seized in Penticton drug trafficking investigation
Penticton RCMP have seized drugs, guns and cash in a raid on a Winnipeg Street…
Road not plowed yet? Here’s why
If you’re waking up to a fresh dump of snow, you might need to be…
2018 anomaly means tourist visit stats way up in Thompson-Okanagan this year
This year’s shoulder season tourist trade in the Thompson-Okanagan is looking a lot better than…
Chances of a white Christmas? Flip a coin
It’s one of the toughest regions in the country to predict a white Christmas, and…
Changes to Okanagan-Skaha School District busing policy could see additional costs for courtesy riders
Proposed changes to School District 67’s transportation policy could see parents paying a fee for…
Heavy snow expected Thursday night on southern Interior mountain passes
Mountain travel could become dicey tomorrow and through the weekend as a winter storm is…
Personal fireworks displays hardly worth the hassle in Penticton
Thinking of setting off some fireworks in Penticton on New Year's Eve? It can be…
Saturday is the winter solstice, the longest night of the year (kinda)
Saturday, Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice in Kamloops and the Okanagan. At 11:19 Eastern…
Penticton could have an outdoor skating rink next winter
A proposal put before Penticton city council this afternoon could have Penticton residents skating outdoors…
Overlooked meteor shower could be dazzling this week
A little known but potentially eye-catching meteor shower is expected to peak this week in…
Kindness Meter collects spare change for Penticton’s homeless
Penticton’s Kindness Meter continues to collect money in support of homeless people. The meter was…
ZZ Top and Cheap Trick to perform in Penticton, Kamloops
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top are bringing their Celebration with ZZ Top…
Okanagan libraries running on tight budget, future focus on community spaces
Okanagan libraries are running on a tight budget, spending as much as 30 per cent…
Princeton hunting trip costs Richmond man $8,000
A Richmond man was fined $8,000 and banned from hunting for four years for shooting…
Snakebite Film Festival returns to Penticton for third year
A Penticton film festival has the ambitious goal to awaken culture and unite communities. Snakebite…