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Cooler weather helps but smoky skies hinder wildfire fight in South Okanagan
Cooler weather is mitigating the wildfire situation in the South Okanagan and Similkameen, however air…
Ironman cancels Penticton event
The Ironman triathlon won't be happening in Penticton this year due to the wildfire situation. …
Entrepreneur spreads her love of locally-sourced charcuterie to Penticton
The owner of a new booming charcuterie business near Keremeos has announced she's expanding her…
You’re invited to celebrate 25 years of jazz in Penticton
The Pentastic Hot Jazz and Music Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Penticton this…
Interior Health temporarily shutters Penticton pizzeria
A Penticton pizzeria was ordered to close earlier this month because of public health concerns.…
Unique volunteer opportunity in Penticton: parade float driver
Penticton Peach Festival has a rather unique volunteer opportunity. Organizers of the annual event, which…
Oliver emergency room closed tonight: Interior Health
The hospital in Oliver will be closing its emergency department overnight. The South Okanagan General…
Mobile homes may soon be allowed at smaller properties in South Okanagan
More homeowners in the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen may soon be allowed to use…
Oliver woman overjoyed to see elusive northern scorpion on her porch
A long-time resident of Oliver found a strange creature late one night earlier this week,…
iN PHOTOS: Prize pool expanded for Penticton lemonade stand contest
An extra $300 has been squeezed out of a Penticton businessman who wanted to encourage…
Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic coming through Kamloops, Vernon and Penticton
Randy from Trailer Park Boys is taking his Cheeseburger Picnic on tour across Western Canada,…
BC’s top court boots assaulted Penticton doctor’s case against IH
A Penticton psychiatrist who suffered "devastating" injuries when he was attacked by a patient almost…
Penticton looking for another new City manager
The City of Penticton is looking for a new City manager — its fifth since 2010.…
Procession for fallen wildfire fighter in Penticton this week
The City of Penticton is hosting a procession for a firefighter who died on the…
Summer gets even sweeter during the Penticton Peach Festival
Penticton PeachFest is offering another stacked lineup of music and entertainment, and admission doesn't cost…
Teenage girl dies after jet ski accident on Skaha Lake
A 14-year-old girl is dead after a jet ski crash on Skaha Lake near Penticton.…
Boating on Thompson, Okanagan lakes is easier than you think
Visitors to Kamloops and the Okanagan this summer are likely looking to play in the…
RDOS filed lawsuit against Penticton mayor, who sits on its board
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen took Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield to small claims court over…
Summerland’s newest winery is now open after ten years in the making
The team at Solvero Wines is inviting the public to visit their brand new winery…
Province wants $160K cash, drugs from Penticton couple despite no charges
Police seized more than $160,000 and drugs from a Penticton home in October and they're…
Slow rollout for new cider bar and kitchen on Skaha Lake in Penticton
A new cider pub on Skaha Lake has been opening slowly over the past month…
Good season for South Okanagan gardener’s unique pawpaw fruit
An arborist and topiary artist in the south Okanagan has two unique trees growing on…
Former Penticton massage therapist charged with sexual assault
CONTENT ADVISORY A former Penticton massage therapist has been charged with sexual assault, four years…
Okanagan Chambers call on province to support vineyards ‘devastated’ by winter cold snap
Wineries in the Okanagan and Similkameen that were devastated by a harsh winter could use some…