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Risk of thunderstorms ahead for the Okanagan
VERNON – It's a weekend of sunshine and warm weather for the South Okanagan. Kelowna’s…
Bacterial counts prompt swimming advisory for Summerland beach
SUMMERLAND – Beachgoers are cautioned against swimming at Summerland's Rotary Beach. In a swimming advisory…
Summer weather helps boost Okanagan Lake level
PENTICTON – A summer weather pattern that brought regular precipitation to the Okanagan has had…
Okanagan Nation Alliance to raise awareness about opioid crisis with Purple Ribbon Campaign Caravan
Okanagan First Nations are uniting to demand action to end the opioid crisis. The Okanagan Nation…
Still have seasonal allergies? Climate change might be the cause
If you suffer from pollen allergies and feel like you’re sneezing and sniffling more days…
Sunny but slightly cooler than normal in the Okanagan this weekend
The sunshine should return to the Okanagan this weekend after a cool and rainy Friday.…
South Okanagan dangerous offender admits sending letter from prison to man he shot
PENTICTON – After more than a half dozen appearances on a charge of failing to…
Why a man accused of torching the Osoyoos RCMP detachment might not go to trial
EDITOR'S NOTE: Mcarthur-Pereira was found not criminally responsible to due to mental disability on Sept.…
Kartplex track opens to the public at Area 27 in Oliver
There’s a new way to satisfy your need for speed in the Okanagan as Area…
Long before vineyards and winemaking, cantaloupe was king in Oliver
PENTICTON – Long before the Town of Oliver became known as the Wine Capital of…
Penticton council approves extension of economic incentive worth $500,000
PENTICTON – A request by a developer to have the city extend its economic incentive…
South Okanagan Housing market surges in July
PENTICTON – Home sales in the South Okanagan surged in July following months of declining…
Lots of sunshine in the Okanagan forecast this week
Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist says the week ahead should be a “pretty nice week…
Offspring + Sum 41 tour is making a stop in Penticton
PENTICTON – Platinum selling band Offspring and Sum 41 have put together a Canadian tour…
Regional Districts uniting to urge province to expand recycling program
PENTICTON – Regional districts in the interior are getting together to lobby the province to…
Cannabis retail outlet opens on Penticton Indian reserve
PENTICTON – A second cannabis retail outlet has opened up in the Penticton area in…
Kelowna SPCA’s Alice needs your help
KELOWNA – The Kelowna branch of the BC SPCA is seeking assistance from the public…
Eagle Bluff wildfire now ‘being held’
PENTICTON – There is good news on the Eagle Bluff wildfire front this morning. B.C.…
Forum will tackle regional hiring and workforce housing issues
PENTICTON – A dual topic forum aimed at finding answers to local workforce hiring and…
Convenience store fined after confrontation with Worksafe B.C. officer
PENTICTON – A Penticton convenience store owner has been levied a $5,000 fine against his…
Peachfest keeps getting cheaper to police, says Penticton top cop
PENTICTON – Peachfest is costing city taxpayers less money in policing costs as the event…
iN VIDEO: This Tolkien-inspired B&B could be hobbit-forming
PENTICTON – There’s a new Airbnb listing in B.C. that is turning the tiny community…
Bananas once grew in the Okanagan thanks to one industrious farmer
PENTICTON – A long time ago, tropical fruit grew in the Okanagan. If you think…
More planned ignitions scheduled for Eagle Bluff wildfire
PENTICTON – Smoke from the Eagle Bluff wildfire may increase as planned ignitions are scheduled…