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BC Wildfire Service begins burns this week near Penticton
BC Wildfire Service is planning to start a series of controlled burns this week, Oct.…
Fake fights, real pain and glory for pro wrestlers in Okanagan
The fights are choreographed but the toils of professional wrestlers are real. For professional wrestling…
Man with machete arrested in Penticton
Penticton RCMP arrested a 39-year-old man with a machete in a store on Main Street…
No more spending tax dollars on separated bike lanes in Penticton
Penticton city council has voted to not build any more separated bike lanes until 2026.…
Suspects in custody after pair of attempted carjackings in Penticton
Penticton RCMP have arrested two suspects in connection with two attempted carjackings last night. Officers were…
Penticton building homes for bats in effort to make city more bat-friendly
Penticton is introducing bat boxes throughout city and promoting a range of bat-focused education initiatives…
Six hectares of South Okanagan land donated for wildlife conservation
A local resident donated six hectares of land in the South Okanagan this past weekend in…
Penticton considering $200K worth of improvements to dog parks
Penticton dog owners want better dog parks it looks like they'll be getting their wish.…
Missing man located deceased: Penticton RCMP
The body of a missing 46-year-old man, who was the focus of a missing person’s…
Penticton RCMP ask for help to find missing man
Penticton RCMP are requesting the public’s help to find a missing 46-year-old man. Grant Johnson…
Penticton woman hopes to reunite found 1930s photo album with owner
A Penticton woman found an old family album full of black and white photos dating…
South Okanagan General Hospital emergency room shut down tonight
The emergency room at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver is shutting down from 6…
Okanagan housing alternative proposes solution to wildfire, expense and energy
As the Okanagan faces drastic wildfire issues, a housing crisis, and a climate crisis, new…
Abandoned shopping cart woes addressed with new Penticton bylaw
After a polarizing debate, Penticton city council has moved to impose a new bylaw regarding…
Osoyoos man jailed after shooting RCMP car, torching pharmacy
A 31-year-old man will remain in jail after committing what a judge called "vengeance-based" arson…
Controversial South Okanagan compost facility goes to public hearing
Local residents are expected to take their fight against a controversial proposed compost facility in…
People are destroying Penticton’s iconic hoodoos
Penticton’s unique hoodoos are a tourist attraction but they might be gone if they aren’t…
iN VIDEO: Mountain goat, kids wander past stopped traffic near Summerland
A mother mountain goat with two kids in tow ambled down a rocky spur road…
Victim of Penticton shooting in hospital in serious condition
A shooting over the weekend in Penticton sent a 21-year-old man to hospital in serious…
Residents fear Naramata housing project will change neighbourhood
Following years of controversy and resistance from local residents, Penticton City Council is moving forward…
Gay woman pushing for more acceptance following hateful acts in Summerland
A gay woman in Summerland is getting vocal for the first time in her life…
Three years jail for wanted Penticton man caught carrying loaded handgun
A Penticton man has been sentenced to nearly three years in jail after he was…
Two years jail for Osoyoos ‘vigilante’ shooter
An Osoyoos man will spend two years in jail after his violent threats escalated to…
Penticton community radio society takes advantage of vinyl record revival
Even though music is more accessible than ever digitally, the music industry has seen a…