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No fishing on Nicola, Coldwater Rivers until further notice
MERRITT – The provincial government has temporarily shut down fishing on the Nicola River, Coldwater…
UPDATE: Mother and three children from Merritt found
MERRITT – RCMP confirm that the missing 32-year-old mother and her three young children were…
Wolfe Creek fire near Princeton now 75 per cent contained
PENTICTON – A wildfire near Princeton caused the closure of Highway 3 last night. Fire…
Highway 3 reopened between Hedley and Princeton
PENTICTON – Drive B.C. is advising motorists that Highway 3 has reopened. The highway was…
Portable privies paying off in Penticton
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton’s plan to prevent after hours use of downtown streets…
Heads up, a far-reaching severe thunderstorm watch is issued
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Look to the sky, because it could get ugly. A severe thunderstorm watch…
Windstorm creates crisis at popular South Okanagan petting farm
PENTICTON – A popular tourist attraction and animal shelter in the South Okanagan is at…
New Hallmark movie series to film in Oliver
OLIVER – Oliver will be the setting of a new movie series that will begin…
Penticton RCMP looking for help to find suspected groper
PENTICTON – RCMP are looking for the public’s help in identifying a possible suspect following…
New rescue craft on Skaha Lake means faster response time
PENTICTON – Skaha Lake is a safer playground today, following the acquisition and deployment of…
Bear Creek fire contained as province urges fire caution in Southern Interior this weekend
ALMOST HALF THE WILDFIRES THIS SEASON HAVE BEEN HUMAN-CAUSED THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Even as B.C. Wildfire…
Sports and music highlight South Okanagan events this weekend
PENTICTON – It may be Challenge Penticton weekend but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything…
Man with violent past wanted by Kamloops RCMP has history throughout B.C. Interior
KAMLOOPS – New details are emerging about a high-risk offender who committed several serious offences…
Disappointed with your tomato crop this year? You’re not alone
PENTICTON – It would seem the tomato crop in gardens throughout the Okanagan this season…
Sterile Insect Program hopes to build on success
PENTICTON – The Okanagan’s Sterile Insect Release program is getting international recognition as program executives…
Investigation continues into Royal Bank kiosk caper
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP and members of Royal Bank security team are investigating an incident…
Roads subject to closure during Challenge Penticton
PENTICTON – With several days of races this week for Challenge Penticton, the city is…
RCMP need your help to find missing Penticton man
PENTICTON – Police are asking for the public’s help to find a Penticton man who…
Visitors urged to be extra vigilant in Penticton when securing their bikes
PENTICTON – With an anticipated influx of expensive bicycles into the city for the Challenge…
Green Lake wildfire near Okanagan Falls in mop up stage
PENTICTON – B.C. Wildfire crews are mopping up the Green Lake fire near Okanagan Falls.…
Penticton woman avoids jail term after seeking drug rehab
PENTICTON – A prolific offender who pleaded guilty to a string of offences will be…
UPDATE: Firefighters fought epic battles to save houses in Bear Creek wildfire
UPDATE: 6:52 a.m. Aug. 23: Crews achieved 60 per cent containment overnight but the evacuation…
Threat to steal vehicle comes with offer to take victim along
PENTICTON – A Penticton man will serve a suspended sentence after pleading guilty following a…
Troubled Cawston woman gets probation for setting fire to her own residence
PENTICTON – A Cawston woman was sentenced to three years probation for arson so she…