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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…
SMOOTH AND AGED: Penticton restaurateur now making his own sake
Penticton restaurant owner Tatsuo Kan opened the first sake brewery in the Okanagan and now…
Missed opportunities or dodged bullets? Penticton museum talks cancelled city projects
Penticton city projects that never came to light is the topic of the Penticton Museum’s…
iN VIDEO: World’s largest stainless steel T-Rex coming to South Okanagan
The world’s largest stainless steel T-Rex will be unveiled in the South Okanagan next week.…
iN VIDEO: Summerland Legion closed, needs $150K new roof
The Summerland Legion is closed due to extensive water damage from a leaking roof and…
Vancouver police seek owner of century-old scrapbook linked to Summerland
A worn, old scrapbook was turned into the Vancouver Police Department that contains personal memories…
New tech allows parents to track their kids at Penticton area ski resort
Parents will now be able to track their kids on the ski hills thanks to…
Harlem Globetrotters’ 2024 world tour stopping in Okanagan
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters have announced their 2024 world tour and have included a…
South Okanagan NDP MP Richard Cannings isn’t running for re-election
The only NDP MP in the Thompson-Okanagan, Richard Cannings, announced today he won’t run for…
New York City is nearly banning Airbnb, should the Thompson-Okanagan follow?
Recent reviews on the impact of short-term rentals in the Okanagan show they're replacing a…
Highway 97 near Summerland reopens to single lane traffic tonight
After over two weeks of headaches for commuters in the Okanagan, the section of Highway…
Highway 97 closure means stranded teachers have to stay in hotels
With the school term back in full swing, the Highway 97 closure between Peachland and…
Parked vehicles vandalized in Penticton by man with piece of lumber
A 22-year-old man from Whitehorse, Yukon, has been arrested for damaging parked cars in Penticton…
iN VIDEO: Injured bat recovering at Summerland rehab facility
Things are looking up for a silver-haired bat that has been recovering at a wildlife…
Taxi boats transporting stranded Highway 97 commuters on Okanagan Lake
With Highway 97 closed indefinitely between Peachland and Summerland, and detours that can add at…