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From wine tasting to triathlon racing, the South Okanagan events schedule is full this weekend
PENTICTION – Sports, wine tasting, bathtub races, and a music and sunshine festival are happening…
$2.5 million South Okanagan radio telescope will be online in time for eclipse
PENTICTON – A new multimillion dollar radio telescope in Kaleden will get its first big…
Friend and family victimized by South Okanagan woman’s drug-fuelled crimes
PENTICTON – An Olalla woman who broke the trust of a friend and a family…
Penticton prepares to host 3,500 athletes from all over
PENTICTON – On the eve of the start of the 10 day International Triathlon Union…
Unsettled weather and winds expected across Southern Interior tomorrow
The Southern Interior could see wind, rain, and thunderstorms to start off the weekend. Environment…
Motorcyclist airlifted after head-on collision in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – A serious head-on collision between a motorcycle and an SUV pulling a camper…
Penticton Farmers’ Market relocating to make way for Multisport Festival
PENTICTON – The Penticton Farmers' Market is relocating temporarily. Market manager Erin Trainer says the…
Okanagan one of the best places in Canada to see solar eclipse
OKANAGAN – If you have to be in Canada for the solar eclipse next week, you…
Temperatures returning to seasonal normals this weekend in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – This weekend is going to offer people a break from the heat as…
Highway 3A reopens
PENTICTON – Drive BC is reporting Highway 3A open again after being closed in both…
Penticton man opts for jail time in lieu of paying fines
PENTICTON – A Penticton man facing $3,700 in fines will pay the debt with jail…
MLA Dan Ashton won election in Penticton with well funded campaign
PENTICTON – If you believe it takes money to win a seat in the provincial…
Penticton police putting dent in some crime stats
PENTICTON – RCMP appear to be making big strides in tackling crime in the city,…
Three men charged after early morning beating in Penticton
PENTICTON – A fight early Saturday morning in Penticton left a man bruised and bloodied.…
Additional time added to Sunday transit service in Penticton
PENTICTON – Improvements to a Penticton bus route will improve transit riders’ ability to get…
Extra maintenance needed to keep Penticton streets clean this summer
PENTICTON – A lack of rain has not helped in the efforts to keep the…
Two youth face charges after mob of teens swarm Penticton police
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP had their hands full after a crowd of teenagers became unruly…
Penticton residents to make a pitch for increased fire protection on area trails
PENTICTON – The threat of wildfire is prompting a Penticton neighbourhood to approach city council…
Judge decries role as ‘mental health worker’ in sentencing teen arsonist
PENTICTON – Judges routinely cite the need to denounce crime and criminals, but today a Penticton…
Smoky skies bulletin is back for the B.C. Interior
After rescinding the smoky skies advisory due to a change in the weather on the…
Police warn of phone calls asking for funds for charity
Police in the Southern Interior are warning the public about a telephone scam making the…
Looking for a forever home; South Okanagan/Similkameen Branch SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Keeno, animal identification number 424981, is classified as a hidden gem and the…
The air quality index explained
With more than 100 wildfires burning across the province, residents are getting used to –…
Roadside shoulder mowing on hold until rain returns
Extremely dry conditions throughout the Thompson-Okanagan has left highway maintenance contractors and the province with…