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Hedley and wildfire crews called to multiple grass fires
HEDLEY – Hedley firefighters battled a series of grass fires on Highway 3 near the…
Sunshine and heat for the Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – With tinder dry conditions throughout the region, it doesn’t look like there will be…
More evacuations for Princeton fire
PENTICTON – An additional 46 homes were added to a mandatory evacuation order issued for…
30 wildfires active in Kamloops Fire Centre and thousands of hectares burned after ‘unprecedented’ weekend fires
KAMLOOPS – Roughly 30 fires continue to burn in the Kamloops Fire Centre, with thousands…
Kaleden couple spared wildfire’s wrath
PENTICTON – A Kaleden couple whose residence was right next door to a dry, abandoned…
Princeton fire still out of control, but no new homes threatened today
PRINCETON — The wildfire north of Princeton in southern B.C. is still out of control,…
Air quality advisory issued by Environment Canada for Thompson, Okanagan regions due to wildfire smoke
Environment Canada has issued an air quality advisory for south central B.C. as wildfires burn…
Penticton’s reputation as a cycling destination could be at risk due to bike theft
PENTICTON – Penticton is working hard to establish itself as a cycling tourism destination, a…
Okanagan and Thompson rivers proving deadlier than lakes this year
This year, the Thompson-Okanagan has experienced a fairly unusual trend of more people drowning in…
Lakeshore Drive motel sells for more than three million dollars
PENTICTON – One of Penticton’s waterfront motels on Lakeshore Drive has been sold. The 46…
Who stopped the rain? Southern Interior goes from flood to near drought in a month
After one of the wettest springs on record, Kamloops and Kelowna are in one of…
Evacuation alert for Kaleden rescinded
PENTICTON – The evacuation alert for Kaleden has been rescinded. The Regional District of Okanagan…
Hundred year old high temperature records fall in the Southern Interior
Temperature records melted away in all the major cities in the Thompson-Okanagan region yesterday. Environment…
Campfire ban across Kamloops Fire Centre
Anyone planning to camp in in the Southern Interior this weekend will not be allowed…
UPDATE: Temporary fire ban issued for South Okangan, Similkameen
PENTICTON – A temporary open fire ban has been issued for the South Okanagan and…
Weekend packed with events in South Okanagan and Similkameen
PENTICTON – From concerts to camps for kids, and barbecues to bike rides, there is…
Be careful out there: Regional District urges caution with wildfire season underway
PENTICTON – The Regional District has "switched gears from flood to fires." That from community…
Penticton pot dispensaries in limbo
PENTICTON – The medical marijuana dispensary debate continues at Penticton city hall. City council discussed…
Okanagan Falls business hit by thieves, again
PENTICTON – A South Okanagan business hit by fire and theft in the past was…
No conclusive proof of arson in Penticton motel fire, police say
PENTICTON – There is no evidence the fire at a motel in Penticton last week…
Hot, dry weekend in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – The high temperatures are sticking around for the weekend in the Okanagan with…
Boat left with gaping hole in hull after part of motor stolen
PENTICTON – A boat owner was left with a gaping hole where his stern drive…
Penticton RCMP report another street holdup
PENTICTON – A Penticton man was victimized in a hold-up last week, similar to one…
Penticton begins cleanup, damage assessment as lake levels recede
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton is moving into cleanup mode following this spring’s high…